ArtPrenticeship: delighting in the creative journeys of young artists

June 15, 2018

By Stefanie Wheat-JohnsonProject Manager, ArtPrenticeship The dining room table is littered with paper, books and crumpled birds. The afternoon light catches an array of patterns over the beautiful paper, and makes my daughter’s auburn hair gleam. She is studious and diligent with her lips pressed firmly together in concentration and enthusiasm. My heart is so…

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New mural program gives creative reins to Waco teens

June 13, 2018

By Magen DavisPublic Relations Graduate Intern By the end of this summer, downtown Waco will be home to a new mural.  But unlike existing pieces in the area, this work of art will be crafted by an unlikely group of creatives: 10 Waco ISD high school students working alongside a team of professional artist mentors.…

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5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth & black culture in Waco this summer

May 25, 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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6 events to make your April more cultural & creative

April 13, 2018

By Madeleine MorrenCommunications Intern                                                                                                       …

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Top four reasons to check out this year’s summer camp calendar

March 30, 2018

By: Madeleine Morren, Communications Intern Summer vacation is almost here and we have just the thing for parents and kids looking for something fun to do, besides your daily trip to the pool. Waco is filled with various creative summer programs for kids, and we’ve got them all in one place! Here are four reasons…

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CWCW: 6 ways the Art Center is a champion for the arts

March 23, 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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CWCW: 6 ways to get involved with the Waco Civic Theatre

March 23, 2018

By Madeleine Morren Communications 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 live on the fourth and fifth Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. There’s a…

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Top 10 things to do in the Cultural District

March 2, 2018

By Madeleine MorrenCommunications Intern  For those looking to stay local this spring break, Waco has a plethora of fun activities to do, particularly in the Waco Downtown Cultural District. Officially designated by the state of Texas in 2016, the cultural district is filled with local businesses that each bring a unique flair to the artistic…

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CWCW: 5 reasons to get excited about Deep in the Heart Film Festival

February 23, 2018

By Rae Jefferson & Louis HunterDirector of Marketing and Communications & Deep in the Heart Film Festival Co-Founder 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…

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What to expect at this year’s Art on Elm pop-up art exhibit

February 15, 2018

By Madeleine Morren, Communications Intern Art on Elm is much more than just a pop-up art exhibition. It will be a weekend filled with beautiful art, live music, guest speakers, delicious food and artisan vendors. Even if you are not an art aficionado, there is something for everyone at this cultural festival! Local artists are invited…

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