The History of Heard-Craig

Bringing the arts to the community for more than a century!

The Heard-Craig House, built in 1900, is one of the most beautifully preserved historic homes in North Texas. The gracious hospitality of S. D. Heard and his wife, Lillie, made this residence a center of social, business, art and literary activities. The family’s heirlooms, art objects, personal memorabilia and furniture remain in the home today.

Thanks to the foresight of the Heard’s daughter, Kathryn (Katie), the Heard family home has been preserved so that future generations can “learn somewhat of the past.” It was Kathryn Heard Craig’s dream that her family home be used for the “education and enlightenment of the women of McKinney.” She believed that by providing a “club house” where the women’s clubs could meet that they would continue to flourish; and provide personal enrichment and education to their members. Clubs with a cultural, literary or educational focus have had the privilege of meeting in the Heard-Craig facilities since 1971.

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The mission of the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts is to continue Kathryn Heard Craig’s vision to foster the arts through exhibits and educational programs, extend meeting privileges to historic/educational clubs, and preserve the Heard-Craig properties and collections.

 

 
LNO
Ladies Night Out!

This was our most successful Ladies Night Out to date!  We greatly appreciate our sponsors, retailers, and caterers for their participation.  You helped make it so successful!  We also want to thank those who attended because you are also a large part of the success of the event.  Thank you all!

Sponsors of the event:  Adriatica Women's Health, Donna & Dennis Baker, Bank of Texas, Brandon Industries - Jan & Bryan Hall, Debbie & Mark Denissen, Ann Dowdy, Insurica  Insurance, Terry Turrentine Irby, LegacyTexas Bank, Sherri & Jerry Long, Patty & Stan McWilliams, Metro Linen, Sandra & Erich Reins, Seat by Design, Daryl & Johnnie Sorrells, Joan & Bill Taylor, Tomes Auto Group - Ford - Subaru, Patricia & Brad Wysong, and Warthan Dermatology Center.

Restaurants, caterers and retailers who provided food and shopping opportunities are A Touch of Italy, Annie Royer Art, Blu Rayne, Blue Mesa Grill, Bobitt's Advertising, Carter's Creativity, Celebrity Spa & Slimgenetic, Creative Memories, Crump's Garden, Confetti Monkey, Cynthia Elliot Boutique, Dee's Dish Catering, Design 10, Diggin' It, Edward's Floral Design, Fair and Square Imports, Funky Junky, Heard-Craig Gifts, Judy's Personalized Interiors - Judy Showalter, Just Piddlin, Kiss & Make-Up Boutique, Griffin Jewelry, It Works!, Lasting Impressions Apparel, LC Tobey of Dream Artglass, Market Street Dish, Market Street Catering, M. Cole Adornment, McKinney Wine Merchant, MNY Designs, Nan Lee Jewelry, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Origami Owl, Orison's Boutique, Park Lane Jewelry, Pastry by Christine, Pavitra Organics, Premier Designs Jewelry, Nothing Bundt Cakes, RaceTrac, Rick's Chophouse/Sauce, Scarves by Theresa, Sharla's, Stella & Dot, Succulent Cuisine, Sugar Monkey, Three Hands Cross Creations, Warthan Dermatology Center, and Whole Foods Market.

 
Texas Writers & Words Series

The Texas Writers & Words Series (TWWS) cordially invites you to attend its Spring season at the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts. The Texas Writers & Words Series is an opportunity for those interested in learning more about the craft of writing from a variety of Texas writers.  Guest authors will discuss their most recent works and the process of writing. The intent of the series is to provide inspiration, experiences and insight. 

Janet Harris, Ph.D. - Editor, Writing Teacher and Coach
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
12 to 1 p.m.

Janet Harris is managing editor for Brown Books Publishing Group and formerly, acquisition and development editor for Rowman and Littlefield, focusing on Texas books published by Republic of Texas Press and Taylor Publishing. She has mentored writers for over twenty-five years and teaches graduate courses in writing at Southern Methodist University.

The cost per program is $10.00 and reservations are not required. The event is located in the Carriage House at 205 1/2 W. Hunt Street in McKinney Texas. For questions about TWWS 2012 -2013, please email: rebecca@onpoynt.com or shetuck3@mac.com.


 

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