Creative Waco helps make Waco a more vibrant place to live, work, visit, and create. Our mission is to grow and support a thriving cultural and creative community in Waco. Help us keep building a more creative Waco by supporting our work here.

About

About Creative Waco

Learn how we support artists, grow creative opportunities, and strengthen Waco’s cultural ecosystem.

Meet the Creative Waco Team

Get to know the staff and board members shaping Waco’s creative future.

Waco’s Cultural Plan

Explore the community-driven roadmap guiding arts development, public art, and cultural growth in Waco.

Public Art

Public Projects

Waco Sculpture Zoo

A wild collection of bronze animals along the Brazos.

I-35 Globe Light Project

Turning the interstate into a glowing landmark.

Waco Regional Airport

Art that greets every traveler flying into town.

Treasure Hunt

A citywide adventure to discover hidden art gems.

Get Involved

Public Art Map

Find murals, sculptures, and installations all around Waco.

Project Calls

Submit your ideas and proposals for upcoming art projects.

Events

Event Calendar

See all upcoming arts, music, and cultural events in Waco.

A community celebration of life, culture, and tradition with parades, art, music, dance, food, and family fun.

Free outdoor concerts bringing live music to the heart of Waco.

A holiday festival with lights, ice skating, food, and family fun.

Watch the streets come alive with color at this chalk art festival.

Programs

ArtPrenticeship

A paid summer mentorship where high school artists design and paint public murals, building career skills from concept to creation.

Arts Match Program

Grants for non-profit arts projects that spark high-impact, innovative work anchoring Waco’s Cultural Plan.

Creative Sparks

A membership program for people who want to experience Waco’s arts scene up close.

Professional Development

AIR Collaborative

A bilingual program merging art and business to spark creative collaboration, grow skills, and fuel new ventures.

Greenhouse

Six months of business training, mentoring, and potential funding to help artists grow sustainable ventures in the creative sector.

Resources

Creative Directory

Find Waco’s artists, venues, and services: connect with the people and businesses making creativity happen.

Mural Resources

Everything you need to know to plan, permit, and paint a mural in Waco; from codes to artist briefs.

Blog

News, stories, and highlights from Waco’s arts and culture community.

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Waco Sculpture Garden Artist

LisaKoets

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I am a representational fine art watercolor artist. I paint landscapes, florals and the reflections and refractions glass still life.

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 1104, Waco, TX 76703

Physical Address:

400 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701

Contact:

254-300-8677
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