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Elephant sculpture on the Waco Sculpture Zoo trail
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.

Bold white text reading 'Día de los Muertos Waco, TX' on a transparent background.

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

White stylized text reading 'Levitt AMP Waco Music Series' on a transparent background.

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

Decorative text logo reading 'Maco Wonderland' with a heart-shaped 'M' containing a star and string lights around.

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

Logo with the white text 'CHALK WACO' in bold stencil font inside a black rectangular box.

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

Programs
Text reading 'ARTPRENTICESHIP' with 'PRENTICESHIP' in a brush script style and 'ART' in a serif font, and below it 'LEARN. CREATE. GET PAID.' in capital serif letters.

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

Discover a colorful downtown destination where public art, interactive play, live events, and community come together in the heart of Waco.

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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Colorful paint splashes forming the shape of a butterfly next to the text 'CREATIVE WACO'.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1104, Waco, TX 76703
Physical Address:
400 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
Contact:
254-300-8677
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