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THE GRACE MUSEUM

THE GRACE MUSEUM houses three museums in the historic Hotel Grace an art museum featuring five gallery spaces, a historical museum and a state-of-the-art children’s museum. Built in 1909, the 55,000 square foot building is today the tenth largest general museum in Texas, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The first floor of The Grace Museum features an elegant restored marble ballroom, a glass loggia, a large enclosed brick courtyard, and a restored lobby, showcasing the building’s original architectural details and colors. Weddings and special events are frequently held in portions of the museum’s facilities.

The Grace Museum enriches and enhances the cultural life of Abilene and the region through its special exhibitions, permanent collection, classes and special events. In the heart of Abilene’s beautifully restored downtown, The Grace is a cultural hub for arts and education in West Texas.

For more information, please visit http://www.thegracemuseum.org

The Center for Contemporary Arts

The Center for Contemporary Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, was founded in 1989 with the support of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council to provide enriching and educational experiences for the region’s communities through the promotion and support of artists.

The mission of the Center for Contemporary Arts is to provide enriching and educational experiences for the region’s communities through the promotion and support of artists. The Center for Contemporary Arts enriches the community’s quality of life, while it preserves and strengthens cultural heritage by showcasing and promoting regional art and artists. Four galleries and 10 studios provide artists the unique opportunity to share their work and vision. Programs provide the public the opportunity to participate in art education and art related activities.

For more information, please visit http://www.center-arts.com

12th Armored Division

The primary mission of the United States Twelfth Armored Division Memorial Museum will be to serve as a display and teaching museum for the study of World War II and its impact on the American people. The Museum will accomplish its mission under direction of the Museum Board of Directors through exhibition and education programs using the Museum’s owned and borrowed Historical Collection as a resource.

For more information, please visit http://www.12tharmoredmuseum.com

The Buffalo Gap Historic Village

The Buffalo Gap Historic Village preserves and presents the history and heritage of the Texas frontier. The Buffalo Gap Historic Village is an award-winning living history museum which brings the West Texas Frontier alive with over a dozen original buildings and scores of historical artifacts. With their sound wands, you can customize your own tour of the premises.

The buildings and other facilities of the Village can be rented for special events such as meetings or parties. The Nazerene Church is an especially popular setting for modern weddings. Recently, they celebrated their 50th anniversary, with the grounds in the stillness of the evening providing a unique environment for quality dining and entertainment, as photos
taken during the event will attest. Their Village Gallery provides a modern, indoor facility for group meetings or classes.

For more information, please visit http://www.buffalogap.com

STG

STG operates 365 days a year and present more than 370 shows annually, most taking place at The Paramount and The Moore. Stewardship of their theatres keeps them extremely busy and on their toes. In 2007 they expanded their presentations to outside venues throughout the Puget Sound region and occasionally in Portland, Oregon. These shows provide them with the opportunity to present artists at intimate venues and cultivate new and diverse audiences.

Their ability to serve their mission relies upon a multitude of artists and performers, partner organizations, donors and foundations, volunteers, and most of all their patrons. In the spirit of encouraging their community to enjoy the benefits of a cultured life, they invite you to participate and share in their vision to enrich, inspire, challenge and expand their world through the arts.

For more information, please visit http://www.stgpresents.org

The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature

The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature collaborates with award-winning artists to produce exhibitions of their artwork that are distinctive, appealing to museum visitors of all ages, and of the highest quality. In addition to this unique artistic partnership, following its debut at the NCCIL gallery each exhibition travels to museums, public libraries, and galleries nationwide.

The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature creates art exhibitions with national touring in mind; therefore, your contribution supports an organization whose reach extends far beyond Abilene. It allows the NCCIL to provide FREE admission, monthly art education programming to the public, and visual and verbal literacy training for area educators.

For more information, please visit http://www.nccil.org

The City of Daphne

Daphne is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, on the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay, just off I-10. They are 11 miles east of Mobile, 45 miles west of Pensacola, Florida and 150 miles southwest of Montgomery, the State Capital. Daphne has earned a reputation for pristine beauty, reputable schools and recreational opportunities which span land, rivers and bays. The Gulf of Mexico’s beaches and Mobile Bay fishing areas can be enjoyed leisurely on a day off. Abundant fresh water fishing on rivers and hunting advantages in Baldwin County add to the enjoyment of living in Daphne.

With the City population approximately 18,000 and growing, Daphne is the largest city in Baldwin County, with more than 3,500 students attending schools. Their location is convenient to Mobile and Pensacola, and they are less than an hour away from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. There are outstanding hospitals in Mobile, Pensacola, and Fairhope which is only a few moments away. Their area provides churches of major denominations, as well as excellent schools that excel in academics and athletics.

For more information, please visit http://www.daphneal.com

Birmingham Museum of Art

Founded in 1951, the Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American.

Highlights include the Museums collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the Museums world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England.

Gifts to the Annual Fund provide essential support for exhibitions, programs, and collections care, insuring the Museum remains a place of exploration and discovery for all who visit. Your contribution has a direct and immediate impact, providing the resources Museum staff need to spark curiosity and creativity in every visitor. Most importantly, your 100% tax-deductible gift keeps the Museum free of charge.

For more information, please visit http://www.artsbma.org

Cullman County

Cullman County and its central city, which shares the same name, are the very embodiment of laid-back Southern culture and charm. A small-town feel and pleasant gentility are present in most all they do here. Everyone from the hard-working farmers to the business and industry leaders will tell you Cullman County is a special place.

Cullman and Cullman County share a strong German heritage that springs from its founder, Col. John G. Cullmann. Along with that sense of history and identity comes a strong work ethic and a pioneer spirit that is evident in the people of Cullman County, who strive to make everything here the very best it can be. Ranking among the highest nationally and regionally in poultry, sweet potato and agriculture production, Cullman County is also known for its school systems and parks, which are among the best in the state.

Cullman County is located in the heart of North Alabama and centrally positioned on Interstate 65 between two of the states largest cities, Huntsville and Birmingham. Cullman County is just close enough to the bustle of the big city for convenience and far enough away from the bright lights to give residents peace of mind and a feel for the slow, relaxed ways of life in the country.

For more information, please visit http://www.co.cullman.al.us

Cullman

Cullman, Alabama is located in the north central region of Alabama, just 45 minutes north of Birmingham and 45 minutes south of Huntsville. The city is within 600 miles of half of the United States. Industries and commercial developers have chosen Cullman because of the citys central location, easy access to major routes in the southeast and highly trained available workforce. Residents of Cullman enjoy a low cost of living and above state average educational opportunities.

For more information, please visit http://www.cullmaneda.org