Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM Welcome Remarks & Dinner
4848 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Complimentary Valet Parking
The HCCC Board of Directors invite you to dinner to celebrate and support Houston Center for Contemporary Craft’s Artist Residency Program. Mingle with guest of honor, 2005 resident artist Edward Lane McCartney, and the newest class of resident artists at HCCC. The evening will also include a limited selection of McCartney’s artworks for sale.
Dinner will be held inside the CraftTexas 2025 exhibition in the main gallery at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. The dress code is “craft casual,” with craft accessories encouraged!
TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED. MAKE A DONATION HERE.
Sponsors will be seated with a resident artist at dinner and receive the benefits listed below, as well as name recognition in print and online. Sponsorships secured by October 3rd will be listed in the printed event program.
Fair-market value (FMV) is estimated at $150 per person and may not be included with gifts from donor-advised funds.
$20,000 (Lead Sponsor)
Includes eight (8) reservations, nameplate recognition for a studio for one year, a private studio visit with a resident artist, and a hands-on workshop.
$10,000 (Collaborating Sponsor)
Includes six (6) reservations, name recognition as a sponsor for a nine-month residency, and a private studio visit.
$5,000 (Presenting Sponsor)
Includes four (4) reservations, name recognition as a sponsor for a six-month residency, and a private studio visit.
$2,500 (Supporting Sponsor)
includes two (2) reservations, name recognition as a sponsor for a three-to-four-month residency, and a private studio visit.
$1,000 (Contributing Sponsor)
Includes one (1) reservation and a private studio visit.
$500 – Single Ticket
At top: Edward Lane McCartney, “Empire,” 2024. Earl Grey tea bags, pearls, aluminum, steel.
At right: Edward Lane McCartney, “Salt and Pepper,” 2005. Sterling and 14K yellow gold. Photos courtesy the artist.
Annual fund donations allow us to provide free admission and provide critical support for our artist residencies, curatorial research, and educational programming. Your partnership allows us to thrive in an environment of rising costs and keep contemporary craft accessible to all.
Annual fund donations allow us to provide free admission and provide critical support for our artist residencies, curatorial research, and educational programming. Your partnership allows us to thrive in an environment of rising costs and keep contemporary craft accessible to all.
