Heard-Craig Center for the Arts

Heard-Craig Center for the Arts

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Upcoming Events

Past Events

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

Holidays in the Heard-Craig Center

Mockingbird Poetry Society

Nutcracker Suite performed by the McKinney Flute Choir

Holiday Tea & Conversation at the Heard-Craig

Holiday Childrens and Granddaughter Tea

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

The Magic Lantern at the Heard-Craig Center

2024 Art Meets Poetry

The KAMM Collection of Teapots

Art History Lecture - Revisiting the Nazi Purge of Modern Art

Carolyn Skei on Quilts and Inspiration

Overview of the Texas Talking Book Program

THE LIFE & TIMES OF JULIA CHILD

Grape Thoughts: Sherry, Port, Madeira, & More

Historical Account of the Civil Conservation Corp (CCC)

Community Reception for "ANOTHER 24" Exhibit

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

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

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

Heard-Craig Center for the Arts

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McKinney, TX CST

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.

Wednesday, December 4 2024 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM CST

Wed, Dec 4 2024 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM CST

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McKinney, TX CST

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

Thursday, December 5 2024 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM CST

Thu, Dec 5 2024 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM CST

Wednesday, December 11 2024 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM CST

Wed, Dec 11 2024 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM CST

Wednesday, December 18 2024 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM CST

Wed, Dec 18 2024 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM CST

McKinney, TX CST

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.

Saturday, December 7 2024 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM CST

Sat, Dec 7 2024 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM CST

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McKinney, TX CST

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

Friday, December 13 2024 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM CST

Fri, Dec 13 2024 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM CST

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McKinney, TX CST

Join us for a lovely afternoon of holiday cheer with friends and community members, beautiful music, a luncheon of tea sandwiches, scones and desserts, and your choice of Royal Tea, Coronation Tea or London Tea. An elegant … read more

Thursday, December 19 2024 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM CST

Thu, Dec 19 2024 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM CST

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McKinney, TX CST

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

Saturday, December 28 2024 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM CST

Sat, Dec 28 2024 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM CST

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McKinney, TX CST

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

Monday, December 30 2024 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM CST

Mon, Dec 30 2024 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM CST

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McKinney, TX CST

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.

Friday, January 17 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

Fri, Jan 17 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

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McKinney, TX CST

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

Friday, January 31 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM CST

Fri, Jan 31 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM CST

Saturday, February 1 2025 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM CST

Sat, Feb 1 2025 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM CST

McKinney, TX CST

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

Friday, March 21 2025 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM CST

Fri, Mar 21 2025 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM CST

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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

McKinney, TX

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, photography, collage, and a host of other crafts — all while raising her daughter…

Tuesday, October 29 2024 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

McKinney, TX

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. Quotes from the Library of Congress Website: "In 1966, Congress passed legislation extending NLS service t…

Friday, November 15 2024 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM

McKinney, TX

BON APPETIT! THE LIFE & TIMES OF JULIA CHILD, AMERICA'S "FRENCH CHEF" Learn surprising details about the life of Julia Child, America's legendary "French Chef," famous for her cookbooks and TV shows. In this lecture illustrated with dozens of photos of her life, Sharon Hudgins will also tell about…

Friday, November 15 2024 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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

McKinney, TX

The Edelweiss Club welcomes guest to attend a wonderful historical presentation about the CCC (1933-1943) from Ms. Linda Baten Johnson, a speaker from the Collin County Historical Commission speaker bureau. Ms. Johnson will share the mission of the CCC, who was involved, and what they did to build …

Friday, October 18 2024 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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

McKinney, TX

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 those who have attended, this show highlights the talents of Devika Dandona…

Saturday, October 19 2024 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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

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

November 2024