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, renowned Houston artist, Edward Lane McCartney. Perhaps best known for his exquisite jewelry, Edward’s work bridges fine art, craft, and social commentary. As an early participant in HCCC’s Artist Residency Program, past board president, and current board member, he has been deeply involved with HCCC for more than 20 years and has greatly contributed to the institution’s growth and visibility.
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. Half of all proceeds go directly to the participating artists.
All underwriting, ticket sales, and donations for 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
Ticket sales are now closed. To make a donation, click here.
Those who contribute $500 or more will be recognized as underwriters in promotional materials for the Spring Luncheon. In appreciation for their support, underwriters receive entry to the Silent Auction Preview at 11 AM, which includes a first look at silent auction and centerpiece artworks. Those who give $1,000 or more automatically receive a Patron level membership to HCCC as well as preferred seating at the event.
TABLES
Table sales are now closed. Underwriter tables are for 10 people, with a fair-market value of $1,000. 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
UNDERWRITERS
(as of 4/27/26)
Connoisseurs
Anonymous
John P. McGovern Foundation
Kinder Foundation
Catherine Asher Morgan
Sara & Bill Morgan
Chrissi & Mike Morgan
Franci Neely
Collector
The Astros Foundation
Cognoscenti
Anonymous
Bellows Construction
Phyllis Childress
Carrin Patman & Jim Derrick
Lee & Mel Eagle
Melanie Lawson & John Guess
Anne Lamkin Kinder
Kathryn & Richard Rabinow
Collaborators
Mary & Alan Atterbury
Tom Edens
Carole & Jon Gilbreath
Carol Ann Paddock
Cynthia & Anthony Petrello
Judy Nyquist & Jerome Schultz
Isabelle Asakura & Seth Stolbun / Alana Spiwak & Sam Stolbun
Creatives
Jereann Chaney
Carolyn Covault
Marie Louise & David Kinder
Mary Hale McLean
Barbara Paull
Mariela Poleo
Janine Shaw & Barry Scholes
Bob & Sue Schwartz
Glen & Haley Eichelberger / Elizabeth & Reed H.B. Smith
Asakura Robinson / Gradient / Kirksey / Teliosity
Casey Ham / Lorie Westrick
Generous Friends
Connie Abercrombie, Paula Arnold, Nancy & Scott Atlas, Cindi Strauss & Chris Ballou, Louise Bannigan, Karina Barbieri, Jacquelyn Barish, Nana Booker, Bill & Jo Karen Brown, Leslie Bucher, Cindy & Larry Burns, Gracie Cavnar, Anne & Albert Chao, Bunni & Paul Copaken, Susan Cummins, Michael W. Dale, Helen Williams Drutt, Patsy Fourticq, Elizabeth Frost, Elizabeth Garcia, Sandy Godfrey, Kathy & Marty Goossen, Rob Greenstein, Deborah Brochstein & Steven Hecht, Dorene Herzog, Frank & Michelle Hevrdejs, Tami Hiraoka, Sharon & John Hoffman, Steve & Melissa Kean, Page Kempner, Sima Ladjevardian, Y. Ping Sun & David Leebron, Kristen & Matthew Loden, Marc Schaberg & Robin Maguire, Karen & Ramon Manning, Mark & Aneth McCarthy, Christine McLarney, Barbara Fosco & David Missner, Ginni Mithoff, Katherine Poeppel & Richard Moiel, Betty Moody, Dr. & Mrs. John L. Morgan, Joan Morgenstern, Susan Padon, Beverly Robinson, Regina Rogers, Judy Sauer, Dennis & Bess Schaberg, Justine & Frank W. Schageman, Nicole Cartier & Clairise Shaheen, Reggie & Leigh Smith, Priscilla Plumb & Laura Sorrell, Gary Tinterow, Phoebe & Bobby Tudor, Gail Viele, Bess Wareing, Elizabeth Weingarten, Lea Weingarten, Andrea White, Cyvia Wolff, Sandie Zilker, Erla & Harry Zuber
EXCLUSIVE MEDIA SPONSOR
HOST COMMITTEE
Connie Abercrombie
Eddie & Chinhui Allen
Carolyn Anglum
Catherine D. Anspon
Laura Babka
Lynn Baird
Louise Bannigan
Karina Barbieri
Nana Booker AM
Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl
Bill & Jo Karen Brown
Jereann Chaney
Anne S. Chao
Phyllis Childress
Thomas Brown Booth & Dale Cover
Michael W. Dale
Carrin Patman & Jim Derrick
Emelda Douglas
Helen Williams Drutt
Tom Edens
Glen & Haley Eichelberger
Jon Evans
Zeina Fares
Patsy Fourticq
Lynn Frostman
Rebecca M. Gentry
Sandy Godfrey
Edward Lane McCartney & David Gooding
Rob Greenstein
Deborah Brochstein & Steven Hecht
Dorene Herzog
Sharon & John Hoffman
Marie Louise & David Kinder
Anne Lamkin Kinder
Nancy & Rich Kinder
Sima Ladjevardian
Anna Mavromatis
Ginni Mithoff
Betty Moody
Catherine Asher Morgan
Chrissi & Mike Morgan
Joan Morgenstern
Judy Moses
Franci Neely
Carol Ann Paddock
Susan Padon
Barbara & Mark Paull
Bette Schein Pesikoff
Cynthia & Anthony Petrello
Mariela Poleo
Kathryn Rabinow
Adrian Dueñas & Marcelo Saenz
Judy Sauer
Robin Maguire & Marc Schaberg
Marc Schindler (Pivot Point Advisors)
Sue & Bob Schwartz
Nicole Cartier & Clairise Shaheen
Suzanne Sippel
Lois F. Stark
Isabelle Asakura & Seth Stolbun
Cindi Strauss
Ellen Susman
Anna Walker
Hilary Ware
Tracye Wear
Lorie Westrick
Andrea White
Marie Wise
Cyvia G. Wolff
Sandie Zilker
