14 creative Valentine’s activities from the heART

February 13, 2019

By Kennedy SamDirector of Marketing and CommunicationsYou may have noticed the influx of all things fluffy, pink and heart-shapped because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – tomorrow to be exact. For those looking to step outside the box, Waco is buzzing with creative events!Whether you’re spending the day with your significant other, gal-pals,…

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Black History Month: Highlighting Waco’s Creatives

February 6, 2019

By Kennedy Sam Director of Marketing and Communications February 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month – a time when the nation celebrates and honors the contributions African Americans have played in shaping U.S. history. As we spend the month highlighting nationally recognized African American figures, it’s also important to highlight those who have…

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CWCW: A Conversation with Jazz Musician, Chuck Jennings

January 25, 2019

By Kennedy Sam Director of Marketing and Communications This post is an extension of the Conversations with Creative Waco radio program on 103.3 KWBU fm, where we take you behind the scenes of art and culture in Waco. Catch us live on the fourth and fifth Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and 8…

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CWCW: Light in the Darkness, a conversation with Dr. Lori Baker and Carlos Colon

December 28, 2018

This post is an extension of the Conversations with Creative Waco radio program on 103.3 KWBU fm, where we take you behind the scenes of art and culture in Waco. Catch us live on the fourth and fifth Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. By Fiona Bond Executive Director We often…

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Holiday gifts that help Waco’s artistic community thrive

December 17, 2018

By Bradi ZapataMarketing, Sales and Events Manager Twinkling lights strung throughout the neighborhood, decorations merry and bright rested on counter tops and Christmas trees brimming with presents can only mean one thing; Christmas is in full swing. This year, get creative by giving a gift that helps Waco’s artistic and cultural community flourish. A number…

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Thanksgiving, A Rat, and A Waco Treasure Hunt

November 22, 2018

By Fiona BondExecutive Director For some, Thanksgiving may come in a can of cranberry sauce. This year, for Creative Waco and our partners, it comes in a can (several, actually) of spraypaint. Last week, “Blek le Rat,” world-famous Parisian street artist left his mark on Waco by painting six walls in the downtown Cultural District.…

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Poetry, wood sculptures and concerts: Waco Cultural Arts Fest is a Must

September 28, 2018

By Bradi ZapataMarketing & PR Intern This post is an extension of the Conversations with Creative Waco radio program on 103.3 KWBU fm, where we take you behind the scenes of art and culture in Waco. Catch us on the air every fourth and fifth Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.…

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Take it from the professionals: you need business to excel in art

September 21, 2018

By Bradi ZapataMarketing & PR Intern The Creative Waco team is gearing up for our new professional development program for artists and creatives, Work of Art, which kicks off next week. The eight-week course will be held in downtown Waco from Sept. 24 to Nov. 14. and will teach artists and creatives essential business skills…

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Artist Behind the Exhibit: Q&A with Pyrographer Marsha Wilson

September 6, 2018

By Bradi ZapataMarketing & PR Intern In the spring of 2017, Creative Waco partnered with the Honorable Doc Anderson and the Honorable Kyle Kacal, Texas State Representatives, to host a juried art exhibition featuring artwork by 52 outstanding artists from Waco and McLennan County. The exhibition was held in Austin for one month, then came…

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8 times you can see Banksy (sort of)

August 31, 2018

By Rae JeffersonDirector of Marketing and Communications This post is an extension of the Conversations with Creative Waco radio program on 103.3 KWBU fm, where we take you behind the scenes of art and culture in Waco. Catch us live on the fourth and fifth Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.…

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