The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center:
The Fine Arts Center has a different schedule from that of the library. For more information about their schedule, contact them at:
Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
207 N. Breckenridge Ave.
Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: 254-559-6602
www.breckenridgefineart.org
The Fine Arts Center has a different schedule from that of the library. For more information about their schedule, contact them at:
Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
207 N. Breckenridge Ave.
Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: 254-559-6602
www.breckenridgefineart.org
History of the Breckenridge Library & Fine Arts Foundation
Neither the City of Breckenridge nor Stephens County has ever had a public library which was fully supported by the City or the County. In the past, both the County and the City have helped to support a library, but the organization as it formerly existed was the “brain child” of and was created by the Wednesday Study Club.
The Library had a shaky financial structure and was moved from place to place with no permanent home. Prior to its present location, it was housed in part of the YMCA. However, the YMCA Board asked the library to move because it needed the space. The fine group of women called the The Wednesday Study Club had run out of options.
An interest in the arts, both visual and musical, for years had been a part of the Breckenridge community. A “City” band, the Breckenridge Boys Choir, and several art exhibits were sponsored by various organizations in the community. It became obvious to city leaders that there was a need for not only a library but also a location to encourage talented persons to participate in the arts. In January, 1983, a matching grant became available and Virginia and Lester Clark provided the matching funds to provide the Library and Fine Arts Center with the current facilities. The Breckenridge Library and Fine Arts Foundation was formed by Lester and Virginia Clark and it now supports the Library and the Fine Arts Center. As a result of the established foundation, in 1985 the Library moved from the YMCA to the current location and occupied half of the City Office building until the City Offices moved. In 2000, the library was able to expand from 3500 sq.ft. to 7,700 sq.ft. The Breckenridge Library and Fine Arts Center is a unique facility and the community is very proud of it and its continued service.
Neither the City of Breckenridge nor Stephens County has ever had a public library which was fully supported by the City or the County. In the past, both the County and the City have helped to support a library, but the organization as it formerly existed was the “brain child” of and was created by the Wednesday Study Club.
The Library had a shaky financial structure and was moved from place to place with no permanent home. Prior to its present location, it was housed in part of the YMCA. However, the YMCA Board asked the library to move because it needed the space. The fine group of women called the The Wednesday Study Club had run out of options.
An interest in the arts, both visual and musical, for years had been a part of the Breckenridge community. A “City” band, the Breckenridge Boys Choir, and several art exhibits were sponsored by various organizations in the community. It became obvious to city leaders that there was a need for not only a library but also a location to encourage talented persons to participate in the arts. In January, 1983, a matching grant became available and Virginia and Lester Clark provided the matching funds to provide the Library and Fine Arts Center with the current facilities. The Breckenridge Library and Fine Arts Foundation was formed by Lester and Virginia Clark and it now supports the Library and the Fine Arts Center. As a result of the established foundation, in 1985 the Library moved from the YMCA to the current location and occupied half of the City Office building until the City Offices moved. In 2000, the library was able to expand from 3500 sq.ft. to 7,700 sq.ft. The Breckenridge Library and Fine Arts Center is a unique facility and the community is very proud of it and its continued service.
