Several of our CTAA members are heavily involved in community projects, from volunteer work at the local festivals and events - the town library - and school and church activities that benefit the local area.

One such project this spring involved a slide presentation to the Bowie Elementary School children about local hero Amon G. Carter, and how he founded "Bowie's First Fast Foot Restaurant", selling chicken and biscuits to folks on the train at the depot in the early years of Bowie's history.

In conjunction with this presentation, CTAA members held an art contest for the school children to decorate posters featuring various chickens.  Over 200 children participated in this event!  Ribbons were awarded to all who participated, and the top three winners in each grade won the "Top Hat Chicken" Award.  Their work will  be featured during the summer months at the CTAA Street Lights Gallery in downtown Bowie.