Join us for a FREE Fine Arts Project in our studio and enjoy the art of our featured illustrator on exhibit in the Gallery. Fun for the entire family!
The NCCIL will be closed from December 23rd through January 1st in observance of Christmas and the Holiday Season. We hope to see you back in our Gallery next week. Come in and enjoy the warmth while viewing the beautiful art of illustrator Rafael Lopez. Don’t forget to stop into our bookstore and enjoy perusing the numerous books from the talented illustrators that have been exhibited at the NCCIL and discover the many fun extras we have to offer!
EASL is a free preschool program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It is a developmentally engaging program rooted in literacy and fine art. Each month young artists will participate in sensory play, music, story time, and process art.
EASL is a free preschool program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It is a developmentally engaging program rooted in literacy and fine art. Each month young artists will participate in sensory play, music, story time, and process art.
EASL is a free preschool program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It is a developmentally engaging program rooted in literacy and fine art. Each month young artists will participate in sensory play, music, story time, and process art.
EASL is a free preschool program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It is a developmentally engaging program rooted in literacy and fine art. Each month young artists will participate in sensory play, music, story time, and process art.
Join us for a FREE Fine Arts Project in our studio and enjoy perusing the art exhibit featured in the Gallery from 10 am-1 pm. Make sure to come between 10 am-noon if you want to see the pop-up puppy adoption set up by the PARC and William Joyce who will be here for an artist talk and Book Signing, featuring his new book, ROCKET PUPPIES. It will be FUN for the entire family!
Join us for a FREE Public event celebrating beloved author and illustrator William Joyce’s new book: Rocket Puppies! Enjoy meeting William Joyce, buying a copy of his new book in our newly renovated bookstore and get your book signed by William Joyce himself. You do not want to miss this fun event!
In the Art Gallery: 10AM Public Artist Talk and Book Signing to follow
In the Art Studio: 10AM-noon will be a FREE fine art project and Pop-up Pet Adoption in partnership with All-Kind Animal Initiative (The PARC)
Join us for a FREE Members Only Breakfast Event
Sponsored by the NCCIL
Hosted at Seven and One Books
Join us for a special breakfast celebrating beloved illustrator and friend of Abilene, William Joyce, for a visit in honor of his new book “Rocket Puppies.”
10AM Public Artist Talk and Book Signing to follow at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature in partnership with the All Kind Animal Initiative.
RSVP to Kayla Young: 325-673-4586/kayla@nccil.org
EASL is a free preschool program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It is a developmentally engaging program rooted in literacy and fine art. Each month young artists will participate in sensory play, music, story time, and process art.
ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of art in our downtown Abilene community and sponsored by the Center for Contemporary Arts! On the second Thursday of every month we stay open late to participate and we invite you to stop by the NCCIL for a FREE Fine Arts Project in our studio. Make sure to enjoy other activities in the downtown area and visit the other museums open for free just on Artwalk night.
Gallery Open until 8pm
Free Fine Arts Project in the Studio
Don’t miss this Fun FREE event helping us all get ready for the upcoming Holiday Season!
FREE BOOKS for the First 150 children!!!!
Activities include: Letter writing, a Fine Art Project and an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Free, but registration required
Exclusive time for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Breakfast Provided
Free NCCIL book for each registered child
Letter Writing and Fine Art Project Available
The NCCIL will be closed for the week of November 25th-29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday! Come visit us next week and enjoy the beautiful art of illustrator Rafael Lopez still on exhibit in our Gallery! Don’t forget to stop in our bookstore to peruse the many wonderful books we have to offer featuring our talented NCCIL illustrators. This is a perfect place to buy those Christmas Gifts, from beautiful, award winning picture books, to children’s activity books and lots of fun hands on learning kits and great stocking stuffer extras!
In our Art Studio: Join us for a FREE Fine Art Activity that will be fun for the whole family!
Storybook Reading Times in the Gallery: 10:30 am and 11:15 am
In the Spirit of Thanksgiving please bring a non-perishable food item for a Canned Goods Drive and Toys for Tots donations will be accepted as well.
Join us for a Fun Family Weekend celebrating former featured NCCIL illustrator Loren Long’s New Book: “The Yellow Bus”
Purchase your copy of Long’s book, meet the illustrator and get your book signed by Loren Long.
FREE Fine Art Project in the NCCIL studio: decorate your own yellow bus
Join us for a Free Family Fun Saturday activity based on former featured NCCIL illustrator Loren Long’s new book: “The Yellow Bus".”
Featuring: Story Readings at 10:30 am and 11:15 am
FREE Fine Art Project in the studio: decorate your own bus.
*Don’t miss out: Loren Long will be at the NCCIL on Sunday, November 17th from 3PM-5PM signing books. Purchase your book, meet Loren Long and get your book signed!
EASL is a free preschool program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It is a developmentally engaging program rooted in literacy and fine art. Each month young artists will participate in sensory play, music, story time, and process art.
ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of art in our downtown Abilene community and sponsored by the Center for Contemporary Arts! On the second Thursday of every month we stay open late to participate and we invite you to stop by the NCCIL for a FREE Fine Arts Project in our studio. Make sure to enjoy other activities in the downtown area and visit the other museums open for free just on Artwalk night.
Gallery Open until 8pm
Free Fine Arts Project in the Studio
Join us for a FREE Fine Arts Project in our studio and enjoy exploring the art exhibit featured in the Gallery. Fun for the entire family!
Join us for a FREE Fine Arts Project in our studio and enjoy exploring the art exhibit featured in the Gallery. Fun for the entire family!
Join us this weekend for a special Family Fun Saturday! Wylie High School Theatre will be presenting "Maybe Something Beautiful," inspired by NCCIL exhibit artist Rafael Lopez. The showcase will take place every 15 minutes, beginning at 10:15. The final showtime is 11:45. Our family fun art project will take place during this time as well.
PLEASE NOTE: The NCCIL will close early at 12:30PM on Saturday, October 19th.
EASL is a free preschool program hosted by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It is a developmentally engaging program rooted in literacy and fine art. Each month young artists will participate in sensory play, music, story time, and process art.
The NCCIL is excited to host this FREE community event from 10AM to 12PM in honor of visiting illustrator Rafael López. With popsicles, maraca making, and party games all morning, this is one event you and your family will not want to miss.
Story Book Reading (Spanish): 10:30AM
Story Book Reading (English): 11:00AM
Party Games: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Maraca and Bookmark Making: 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Popsicles by Frios available for purchase from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Children of all ages have the chance to create with award winning illustrator Rafael López during the special and intimate artist workshop. López will sign books, discuss his art, and lead children through a fine art project inspired by his own techniques.
$20/child or FREE to NCCIL Members
Memberships can be purchased or renewed online or in store.
Registration is now open!
It’s not just a dinner, it is a celebration! Join the NCCIL for an evening of music, dancing, drinks and good food as we celebrate illustrator Rafael López, his Mexican heritage, and the unveiling of a beautiful 15 foot community mural.
Exhibition Sponsors - $1,200 | 10 Available
Listed/recognized as Dinner Sponsor on all
collateral and materials
One table of 8
Included in all press inquiries, interviews, etc.
Rafael López signed book for each table guest
Celebration Sponsors - $750 | 25 Available
Listed/recognized as Sponsor at event
One table of 8
Rafael López signed book for each table SPONSOR
COUPLES TICKETS- $135
2 Dinner Seats
SINGLE TICKET- $75
1 Dinner Seat
“Rafael López: Un Proceso Hermoso” Exhibit Opening- FREE
5:00PM: *Members’ Reception (beer, wine, and charcuterie provided)
5:30PM: Exhibit opens to the public
6:00PM: Public Artist Talk with Rafael López
5:30-8PM: Create a free family fun art project in the NCCIL Art Studio
Join us every Saturday in the NCCIL Art Studio for a FREE Family Fun Saturday art project, inspired by one of our NCCIL Artists!
The NCCIL is teaming up with Premiere Cinema 10 at the Mall of Abilene to host an exciting movie premiere in honor of NCCIL illustrator and former CALF honoree Peter Brown and his book, The Wild Robot. Brown’s book will take to the big screen on September 27th. The NCCIL will host a costume contest, a coloring contest, and will have books available for purchase at the theatre.
Time is TBD once show times are released.
MEMBERS: During opening weekend, NCCIL members can receive a small box of popcorn with the purchase of a drink when they show their membership card. Only at Premiere Cinema 10 at the Mall of Abilene.
The NCCIL is excited to partner with Premiere Cinema 10 in the Mall of Abilene to present a special Coloring Contest, in honor of Peter Brown’s book The Wild Robot that is set to take to the big screen on September 27th.
1. Pick Up the image from the NCCIL at 102 Cedar beginning September 12th or Premiere Cinema 10 at the Mall of Abilene beginning September 24th.
2. Download the image from nccil.org beginning September 17th.
3. Drop Off the colored image at the NCCIL at 102 Cedar or Premiere Cinema 10 at the Mall of Abilene from September 24th to October 5.
4. Winners will be contacted via phone or email by October 15.
Go to nccil.org for entry form and contest guidelines.
The NCCIL will be closed for a private event.
Join us every Saturday in the NCCIL Art Studio for a FREE Family Fun Saturday art project, inspired by one of our NCCIL Artists!
NEW: Studio Skills- Kids are dropped off at the NCCIL for a two hour long program where they will learn new art skills in the studio, make new friends, and find joy in art and literature.
Who: Kiddos 3rd Grade and up
When: September 21st, 2024
Time: 9:30-11:30
Where: NCCIL at 102 Cedar Street
Cost: $20/child or $5/NCCIL Members
Register at nccil.org
The NCCIL will be closed for a private event.
The NCCIL will be closed for a private event.
The NCCIL will be closed for a private event.
