​The Heard-Craig House was built in 1900 by Stephen and Lillian Heard.  Their daughter, Kathryn, an artist, married Thomas Craig in 1910 and began a century’s worth of advocacy for the fine arts and for the creation of art groups and women’s educational and philanthropic achievements. 

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The art collection includes works by early Texas artists, Japanese, Chinese, and early 19th century American artists.  Currently, there are 20 fine arts organizations that call the Heard-Craig Center their home.  The Center is open to the public for tours and events.