Past Events

Holiday Concert with Chorus Abilene
December 14th 2010
Join the OJAC in celebrating the holiday season with a FREE festive concert presented by the choirs of Chorus Abilene!
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10th Biennial Art Auction and 30th Anniversary Celebration
October 16th – November 13th 2010
Join the OJAC as we celebrate 30 years of Art For All with the 10th Biennial Art Auction - Curio! Original art work by contemporary artists in addition to other treasures will comprise the auction.
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Fall 2010 Exhibitions Opening
September 25th 2010
Join us for a Members' Preview and artist talks as we present the Fall/Winter exhibitions!
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Teachers' Kids Fun Day
August 19th 2010
Designed just for the kids of area teachers. This will be three days full of all kinds of art activities, games, and fun. Students will get special tours and have lots of artwork to take home. Pre-registration required!
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Young Audiences
August 19th 2010
Enjoy an interactive presentation by area artists, including performances and dance!
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Teachers' Kids Fun Days
August 16th – 17th 2010
Designed just for the kids of area teachers. This will be three days full of all kinds of art activities, games, and fun. Students will get special tours and have lots of artwork to take home. Pre-registration required!
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Play in Clay
August 10th 2010
Pinch pots, slab pots, coil pots and more! A whole day of clay. Take some home and donate the rest for the first Empty Bowls event to help world hunger!
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Puppet Workshop
August 4th – 5th 2010
Create your own one-of-a-kind puppet with Dallas artists Peeler-Rose. Students must attend both days. Snacks will be provided.
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Cultural Connections
August 3rd 2010
Boost your knowledge of Texas art past and present. Create eco-friendly projects and don't miss the food and music!
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Art from a Distance: DL at the OJAC
July 29th 2010
Why bother with distance learning? Is it worth the cost and trouble? See what distance learning can be at the OJAC.
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My Dog Could Do That! - Paint in Mosaics
July 19th – 22nd 2010
This is way more than a normal art class!
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My Dog Could Do That! - Casting and Molding
July 12th – 15th 2010
This is way more than a normal art class!
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July Toddler Tuesday
July 6th 2010
Parents and toddlers will enjoy storytime, singing and dancing, and creating artworks together. Toddler Tuesday is the first Tuesday of each month from 10:15 - 11:00 am.
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My Dog Could Do That! - Found Art Sculpture Class
July 5th – 8th 2010
This is way more than a normal art class!
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Build a Sculpture in a Day and Meet Sherry Owens!
June 25th 2010
Dallas artist, and featured West Texas Triangle artist, Sherry Owens will work with kids ages 11-15 to build a sculpture in OJAC Courtyard, followed by a special Reception with the artist!
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15th Annual Western Swing
June 5th 2010
Round up your friends and join us for the 15th Annual Western Swing, Saturday June 5th! Join the Old Jail for live music, dancing, great food, gallery and artist talks, and great company!
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June Toddler Tuesday
June 1st 2010
Parents and toddlers will enjoy storytime, singing and dancing, and creating artworks together. Toddler Tuesday is the first Tuesday of each month from 10:15 - 11:00 am.
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International Museum Day Art Carnival
May 15th 2010
Join us in celebrating International Museum Day!
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May Toddler Tuesday
May 4th 2010
Parents and toddlers will enjoy storytime, singing and dancing, and creating artworks together. Toddler Tuesday is the first Tuesday of each month from 10:15 - 11:00 am.
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Toddler Tuesday April
April 6th 2010
Parents and toddlers will enjoy storytime, singing and dancing, and creating artworks together. Toddler Tuesday is the first Tuesday of each month from 10:15 - 11:00 am.
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Docent Trip to The Kimbell and the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
March 16th 2010
The OJAC Docents are taking a trip!
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Student Art Show Opening Reception
March 7th 2010
Youth Art Month is observed every March nationwide, and it has become a tradition at the Old Jail Art Center for the museum’s Junior Docents to plan and host a juried exhibition in honor of the occasion, showcasing the exceptional talents of Shackelford County students.
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Toddler Tuesday
March 2nd 2010
Parents and toddlers will enjoy storytime, singing and dancing, and creating artworks together. Toddler Tuesday is the first Tuesday of each month from 10:15 - 11:00 am.
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Sean Scully: Works from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and A Cell of One's Own: Nancy Lamb
February 6th 2010
Join us Saturday, February 6th for a Members' Opening Reception of the 2010 OJAC Spring exhibitions, Sean Scully: Works from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and A Cell of One's Own: Nancy Lamb!
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Lunar New Year Family Festival
February 2nd 2010
Join the Old Jail Art Center in celebrating the Year of the Tiger February 2nd from 4pm - 6pm.
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