CCAN is a national juried art competition of the Center for Contemporary Arts in Downtown Abilene. This national competition receives over 350 entries submitted from over 30 states. In 2022 167 works were selected for exhibition in the Center’s Breed Gallery and expanded into the Center’s Gallery 3 (upstairs). Over $7,000 is awarded annually to artists in 11 media categories, one juror’s award, and a best of show.