Family Fun Paint Night: May the Fourth on the Second be with You
May
2
6:00 PM18:00

Family Fun Paint Night: May the Fourth on the Second be with You

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Celebrate “May the Fourth be with You” (on the second!) with a Star Wars themed Family Fun Paint Night and costume contest! Families will create an out of this world project, led by NCCIL Art Educator Beth Joy. Be sure to dress in your best Star Wars attire for your chance to win prizes.

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NCCIL Fine Art Camp
Jun
24
to Jun 28

NCCIL Fine Art Camp

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Do you have an artist, chef, performer, writer, or a creative thinker? This is the camp for them! Each day, students will get a chance to create visual art with a NCCIL instructor and explore a variety of other fine arts with community experts in their field. Students will present a showcase at the end of the week, featuring their art and a short performance of what they learned.

June 24-28 from 9AM to 12PM

1st through 5th Grade, entering or exiting

NCCIL Member Price: $135

Non-Member Price: $155

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Family Fun Paint Night
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00

Family Fun Paint Night

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There’s no better way to celebrate Spring time than with a Family Fun Paint Night! Join us on April 16th at 6PM for a paint night, led by art educator Beth Joy.

This event is free to members or $10/person. Register at nccil.org under the shop tab.

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Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party

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Come celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday with a party at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, in partnership with the Abilene Public Library.

Story Time: 10:30am

Fine Art Project: 10am-1pm

Cat in the Hat Meet and Greet: 10am-11am

Costume Contest: 11am

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Family Fun Science Saturday with Jason Chin
Feb
10
10:00 AM10:00

Family Fun Science Saturday with Jason Chin

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Celebrate Jason Chin at the NCCIL! This event is FREE to the public.

  • A free family fun day full of hands-on activities led by scientists and educators from the Abilene community, all inspired by award-winning illustrator Jason Chin's picture book art.

  • Fine Art Project in the Gallery

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Dinner with Jason Chin
Feb
9
6:30 PM18:30

Dinner with Jason Chin

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Dine under the stars with Jason Chin, the NCCIL’s award-winning spring illustrator. Hear Jason’s artist talk, hosted by guest curator Erin Holland and experience his universe as you eat among his beautiful art.

Tickets available at https://nccil.square.site/events or call from more information at 325.673.4586

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