Date & Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026 11:30 am
to 1:00 pm
Venue
River Oaks Country Club
Address
1600 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019
Crafting a Legacy Spring Luncheon 2026 logo on a purple swirl background.

This spring, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is thrilled to celebrate the organization’s silver anniversary and honor Sara Morgan, its visionary co-founder and first board president.

For the past 25 years, Sara has truly embodied HCCC’s mission—to inspire and connect people to the art and process of making—and been a fierce advocate for the artists who make the field of contemporary craft vital. She is also one of Houston’s leading arts philanthropists. Through dedicated board service at HCCC and many other prestigious arts institutions, including The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Houston Grand Opera; the Children’s Museum of Houston; the American Craft Council; and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, she has worked tirelessly to uplift the arts in Houston and bring a national spotlight to contemporary craft.

The Spring Luncheon program will feature the honoree and guest speaker Edward Lane McCartney. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase stunning centerpieces and bid on jewelry and contemporary craft objects—as well as a special selection of works by artists from Sara’s private collection—in the highly anticipated silent auction.

Proceeds from the Spring Luncheon will benefit HCCC and its mission to inspire and connect people to the art and process of making. Since opening its doors in 2001, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft has been a thriving destination for the community to engage with this dynamic art form and served as a leader in the field and an exciting hub for contemporary craft artists and enthusiasts. Celebrated for its influential exhibitions, hands-on workshops, renowned artist residencies, beloved retail program, and unique craft garden, HCCC offers free admission and a welcoming environment to all visitors.

HONOREE
Sara Morgan

EVENT CHAIRS
Lee & Mel Eagle, Melanie Lawson & John Guess, and Judy Nyquist

TICKETS & DONATIONS
Tickets range from $300 – $1,000.
Those who contribute $500 or more will be recognized as underwriters in promotional materials for the Spring Luncheon.

Purchase a ticket, or make a donation here.

TABLES
Underwriter tables are for 10 people, with a fair-market value of $1,000. To purchase a table, or for more information, please contact Jessica Jacobi, Development Manager, at jjacobi@crafthouston.org or 713.529.4848 x 106. Payment by check is preferred, as it does not incur processing fees.

Connoisseur $25,000
Collector $15,000
Cognoscente $10,000
Collaborator $5,000
Creative $3,000

EXCLUSIVE MEDIA SPONSOR

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4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

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4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM