Heard-Craig
Historic Art Museum & Event Center

Imagine losing something important only to have it re-surface after 54 years. That's what happened at the Heard-Craig Center in early...

In two days, it will be March and March is traditionally celebrated as women’s history month. So, as I sit in our museum which overlooks...

Some people enjoy a good breakfast. Some people enjoy the ritual of getting ready for work. And some people, especially those in Museum...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a pivotal figure in the Post-Impressionist movement. He was renowned for his vibrant depictions of...

As a native of Ohio and as the head of a museum with stained glass as important architectural features, I was interested in the recent...

Are you a local artist looking for a new and exciting challenge to showcase your creativity? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce...

The following post is an interpretive view of the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit "Sounds of Religion" by L'Oncia Williams, Heard-Craig...

Many of you know of the Immersive Van Gogh experience currently being held in Dallas. The experience envelops one with sight, sound and...

I am a big fan of Alberta Hunter, a 1920’s Jazz and Blues singer/pianist who sang well into her 90’s. In 1971 she taped an interview for...

Ever since the 16th century, carving wood has been a way for many people to express their artistic creativity. One of the ways that...

Bois D’Arc trees are a notorious staple of North American agriculture. Named by the French, these trees have a remarkably unique way to...

American history has been filled with many surprising turns, and art is no exception. Every piece of artwork created has reflected an...

675AD marked the beginnings of an era with truly enhanced apertures. Evidence of this goes all the way back to the Roman Empire where...

A few years ago, the City of McKinney was voted the best place to live in America by Money Magazine. Today, it remains a bustling center...

In 2020, Musician Tony Stride graced the rooms of the Heard-Craig Center, playing 1920s music to celebrate a simpler, less complex time. ...

Six years ago, before everything in the world turned “virtual”, Paige Dashner Long (an international contrabass flute specialist with the...

My favorite Mother/Daughter Art Duo is comprised of mom, Monika Kröemer and daughter, Astrid Kröemer, of Kiel, Germany...

A Google search of career changes boasts that Actor Harrison Ford was a carpenter (building sets for Director George Lucas) before he had...

If you grew up with Cracker Jack boxes, you’ll remember that, amidst the popcorn and peanuts, there was always a prize at the bottom of...

The Sumerians used crystals in magic formulas. The Chinese used them in medicine. The Egyptians used crystals in jewelry. New Mexico...