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ArtReach, the Center's arts education and outreach program, has evolved to serve a social agencies' audience previously not addressed by any other art organization. Historically, our ArtReach programs have been directed at underserved youth audiences, and over time, these obvious audiences began to receive services from other institutions.

The Center for Contemporary Arts stepped out of its comfort zone to respond to requests from social agencies serving older, and somewhat "confined" audiences. We now provide artist member instructors who have developed programs to serve Taylor County jail inmates, Juvenile Justice detainees, residents and employees of Disabilities Resources, and clients of Adaptive Recreation. The Center plays a vital role in exposing

These members of our community to experiences engaging curiosity and wonder, imagination and technical skills, and create a "safe" environment in which to explore and discover.

We currently showcase the work of our ArtReach students at Abilene City Hall, and invite anyone interested to visit City Hall and enjoy the art.

ArtReach has also implemented a "movie night" program designed to introduce University students to Abilene's professional art community to enjoy fellowship, watch and discuss art films in our photo gallery once a month. Art films are selected to supplement curriculum at our universities, and discussions are moderated by artists and university instructors.

Participation in our wide range of educational opportunities provides community members a fuller understanding of each other and the place in which we live.