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Heard-Craig Center for the Arts

ART MEETS FASHION: SHOW ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE THRU 10/19

McKinney, TX CDT
Many designers have taken the road less traveled to create fashions that pair well with art. You will have the chance to experience a show with beautiful fashions curated with beautiful art.  Called a "must attend event" by … read more

Carolyn Skei on Quilts and Inspiration

McKinney, TX CDT
Where do ideas for art quilts come from? It took retirement for Carolyn Skei to unravel that mystery and to begin making quilts that win awards and are juried into important exhibits. She had dabbled in fabric dyeing, photog… read more

Mockingbird Poetry Society

McKinney, TX CDT
Join the Mockingbird Poetry Society in the Heard-Craig Center Carriage House for an afternoon of poetry readings.   All are welcome.  Open to the Public.  1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Overview of the Texas Talking Book Program

McKinney, TX CDT
Attendees to this lecture will learn about the history of the Talking Book program from Sally Ruth, President of the Edelweiss Club.  The session is open to the public and all are welcome.

Art History Lecture - Naughty or Nice: Visual Traditions of Santa

McKinney, TX CDT
Join us and Dr. Clair Robertson, Collin College Professor of Art History, provides a wonderful lecture about the naughty and nice images of Santa that have graced newspapers and media for many years.

Holidays in the Heard-Craig Center

McKinney, TX CDT
Join us inside the lovely and elegant Heard-Craig Center for a Tour of the Mansion, followed by Tea in the front Parlor.  A beautiful way to spend quality time with your friends, the holiday tour and tea take approximately 1… read more

Nutcracker Suite performed by the McKinney Flute Choir

McKinney, TX CDT
Back by popular demand, the McKinney Flute Choir reads the story of the Nutcracker, performing the music throughout the story.   A truly lovely evening for those who love ballet and holiday performances.  Although there is n… read more

Holiday Childrens and Granddaughter Tea

McKinney, TX CDT
Join us during the Holidays for our very popular and always sold out Childrens/Granddaughter Tea.  Held in the beautiful and elegant Heard-Craig Center at 205 W. Hunt Street, the tea includes a welcome, a short overview of t… read more

Celebrate the New Year - Chocolate Tea at the Heard-Craig

McKinney, TX CDT
Relax now that the Holidays are over and swing by for quick cup of CHOCOLATE TEA and CHOCOLATE DESSERTS inside the ever-elegant Heard-Craig Center museum.  Get a sneak peek at the Lautrec-inspired POSTERS getting ready to be… read more

The Magic Lantern at the Heard-Craig Center

McKinney, TX CDT
The Edelweiss Club (educational club in McKinney) invites guests and friends to attend a fascinating program about the early days of movies - hear about the Magic Lantern and how it worked over 100 years ago.

2024 Art Meets Poetry

McKinney, TX CDT
Art inspired by poetry.  Poetry inspired by art.  This event is a popular multi-day experience starting with an opening night and reception on Friday, January 31, 2025 (6-8 PM) at Tupps Brewery and then showcasing poetry rea… read more

The KAMM Collection of Teapots

McKinney, TX CDT
The Edelweiss Club of McKinney, an educationally-focused club, invites you to attend their March 21, 2025 meeting where THE KAMM COLLECTION of Teapots will be shown from their home on the East Coast.  Mary Douglas with the c… read more
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Past Events

Art History Lecture - Revisiting the Nazi Purge of Modern Art

Art History Lecture - Revisiting the Nazi Purge of Modern Art

McKinney, TX
Join us as Dr. Clair Robertson shares insight into more of the historic Nazi Purge of modern art.  Great discussions ensue, so we hope you'll attend!   12:30 - 1:30 PM in the Carriage House.  All are welcome and the event is FREE and Open to the Public.
Wednesday, September 4 2024 12:30 PM 1:30 PM

HUGE FABRIC SALE (FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC)

HUGE FABRIC SALE (FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC)

McKinney, TX
The Heard-Craig Center has been the recipient of a very large FABRIC DONATION from the Mary Lou and Will Smith collection.   The fabric has many custom-dyed pieces, patterns, instructions, and various yardages.  Most of the 175 tubs of fabric are cut in quilters fat quarters.  The entire collection…
Mon, Jun 24 2024 9:00 AM Fri, Jun 28 2024 3:00 PM

Plano Sewing Guild Fundraiser Sale in the Carriage House

Plano Sewing Guild Fundraiser Sale in the Carriage House

McKinney, TX
Swing by for a FREE EVENT in the historic Carriage House where the Plano Sewing Guild joins the Heard-Craig Center for it's fabric sale, benefitting both organizations and their preservation efforts.   The Plano Sewing Guild will bring FASHION FABRICS from the Markit Hall-Gumble Collection.  This …
Thu, Jun 27 2024 9:00 AM Sat, Jun 29 2024 3:00 PM

Granddaughter Event: Exhibit Sharing Showcase

Granddaughter Event: Exhibit Sharing Showcase

McKinney, TX
This summer, the Heard-Craig Center will be providiing a short Exhibit Sharing presentation for childten to to showcase a current exhibit at the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest.  The exhibit is all about weddings in Hungary and it featured beautiful wedding dresses and wedding headpieces.  Wh…
Friday, July 26 2024 9:00 AM 10:30 AM

Art History Lecture: Mythologizing the American West: Frederic Remington

Art History Lecture: Mythologizing the American West: Frederic Remington

McKinney, TX
Join us as Dr. Clair Robertson shares the life and western art of Frederic Remington.  The lecture i FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  All are welcome.  Reservations are not required but are encouraged.  Attendees may bring a brown bag lunch to the lecture. The lecture is held in the Carriage House, l…
Wednesday, August 7 2024 12:30 PM 1:30 PM

Grape Thoughts: Sherry, Port, Madeira, & More

Grape Thoughts: Sherry, Port, Madeira, & More

McKinney, TX
Register for our quarterly FOOD SERIES, featuring a variety of different foods from all around the world.  This session will provide the history of fortified wines made in France, Spain, & Portugal and how a botanist from Denison, Texas saved the European wine industry in te 1800s. Attendees are w…
Thursday, September 12 2024 12:00 PM 1:30 PM

Community Reception for "ANOTHER 24" Exhibit

Community Reception for "ANOTHER 24" Exhibit

McKinney, TX
We invite the community to swing by and welcome 24 Dallas artists who have graciously shared their artwork at the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts in August and September.  On the same evening, there will be a short presentation about the ART O MAT and the steps to be approved as an artist. All wel…
Friday, September 27 2024 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

ANOTHER 24 - Twenty Four Artists from Dallas

ANOTHER 24 - Twenty Four Artists from Dallas

McKinney, TX
The Heard-Craig Center is pleased to host a Dallas Exhibit called ANOTHER 24 which features 24 artists who have created on canvases measuring 24 inches by 24 inches.  A great chance to see the fabulous work of Dallas artists.
Thu, Aug 8 2024 9:00 AM Fri, Aug 30 2024 12:00 PM

Heard-Craig Member Night at the Art-O-Mat

Heard-Craig Member Night at the Art-O-Mat

McKinney, TX
If you are a Heard-Craig Member, we invite you to join us on September 27th for our Member Night at the Art O Mat.   There will be an overview of the Art O Mat contents, a Meet the Artist night for te "ANOTHER 24" Exhibit, and a short lecturette (at 6:00 PM) about how to become an Art O Mat artist.…
Friday, September 27 2024 5:30 PM 7:30 PM

Art History Lecture - Revisiting the Nazi Purge of Modern Art Part 2

Art History Lecture - Revisiting the Nazi Purge of Modern Art Part 2

McKinney, TX
Join us as Dr. Clair Robertson shares more detailed information about the historical facts that went into the Nazi purge of modern art.    The Art History Lecture is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and all are welcome.   The lecture runs from 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
Wednesday, October 2 2024 12:30 PM 1:30 PM

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