Creative Waco
Creative Waco grows and supports a thriving cultural and creative community in Waco and McLennan County, championing the arts as a driver of quality of life, economic vitality, and community identity.
@creativewaco
Description
Creative Waco is the Local Arts Agency for Waco and McLennan County, dedicated to strengthening the region’s creative ecosystem and ensuring the arts are central to community life. Our mission is to grow and support a vibrant cultural sector by investing in artists, cultural organizations, public art, creative entrepreneurship, and opportunities that make Waco a great place to live, work, and create. Our vision aligns with A Cultural Plan for Waco, which calls for sustainable arts organizations, a dynamic cultural district, and creative participation in education, economic development, and placemaking. We champion partnerships, support innovation, expand access to the arts, and promote Waco as a cultural destination. Through grants, professional development, public art initiatives, strategic planning, data-driven advocacy, and collaborative programs, Creative Waco builds the infrastructure artists and organizations need to thrive. From ARTPrenticeship to Arts Match Program grants, Cultural District management, public art projects, and sector-wide convenings, we work alongside community partners to strengthen the creative economy and amplify diverse artistic voices.
Organization Type
Arts NonprofitLOCATION
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Artists WFM Training Conference Room
Creative Waco is seeking Texas based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a new large scale artwork installation in the Waco Family Medicine Training and Conference Room.
This space is used by healthcare professionals to learn, collaborate, and strengthen the care they provide across the Heart of Texas. The selected artwork should elevate the room with a sense of inspiration, calm focus, and pride in the work of healing and service.
If invited into the paid RFP phase, finalists may be encouraged to propose work that reflects growth, learning, transformation, healing, strength, compassion, community, and the dignity and humanity of both patients and care providers.
The project welcomes a range of materials and approaches, including mixed media wall work, large scale canvases, mosaics, collages, and other innovative layered formats. Finalist proposals may include either a single cohesive artwork that creatively integrates architectural features such as doors and recessed wall elements, or a coordinated set of four large scale pieces designed to read together as one visual statement.
Artists may also consider the subtle inclusion of anonymized medical imagery, such as X-rays, clinical textures, data patterns, or medical printouts, as a conceptual layer that blends scientific language with human story in a visually compelling way.
Up to three finalists will be invited to participate in a paid concept proposal phase. Finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop a concept design and present it virtually to the selection panel. The selected artist or artist team will receive a $10,000 final design and fabrication fee.
View the full RFQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UnLeDuBKvLeQslSBGspw8zUHeHINqmmfhBOBGH2ylT4/edit?usp=sharing
Submit qualifications here: https://airtable.com/appFeaUwh88cJaytC/paglm9RkQ39V9reOr/form
Call for Artists WFM Board Room
Creative Waco is seeking Texas based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a new artwork installation in the Waco Family Medicine Board Room.
The artwork will be installed behind the boardroom cabinetry alcove and will serve as a visual anchor for a space used for leadership, strategic planning, and mission driven decision making. The final work should feel inspiring, professional, and visually impactful, with a strong “wow” factor that reflects the dignity, complexity, and human centered reality of healthcare service.
Artists are encouraged to demonstrate experience creating large scale work that is appropriate for a high level meeting space. If invited into the paid RFP phase, finalists may be encouraged to explore themes of sustainability, community participation, shared civic identity, resilience, compassion, and the daily rhythm of Waco Family Medicine’s work.
Approaches may include upcycled materials, relief work, mixed media assemblage, collage, textile based installations, or other feasible high impact methods.
Up to three finalists will be invited to participate in a paid concept proposal phase. Finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop a concept design and present it virtually to the selection panel. The selected artist or artist team will receive a $6,500 final design and fabrication fee.
View the full RFQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19BkAva-C5eJAI-rTxsqoWx2V61t0Bxsizjo0trE3sX4/edit?usp=sharing
Submit qualifications here: https://airtable.com/appFeaUwh88cJaytC/paglm9RkQ39V9reOr/form
Call for Artists WFM Pharmacy Digital Art
Creative Waco is seeking Texas based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a new digital artwork installation at the Waco Family Medicine pharmacy.
The selected artwork will be installed across the public facing pharmacy booth wall and should create a welcoming, hopeful, and community centered experience for patients, families, and staff. Artists are encouraged to consider themes of wellness, care, trust, dignity, resilience, healing, and connection.
The final artwork will be printed on Acrovyn by Design and installed across seven pharmacy booth panels. The full wall measures approximately 103 inches high by 497 inches wide.
Up to three finalists will be invited to participate in a paid concept proposal phase. Finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop a concept design and present it virtually to the selection panel. The selected artist or artist team will receive a $5,000 final design fee.
View the full RFQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AON6HAeC3Ka4cY9AVPkCd081p6HV7xdxEOEPxiRcYPA/edit?usp=sharing
Submit qualifications here: https://airtable.com/appFeaUwh88cJaytC/pagU92HHZKffMvEew/form
Membership Relations Coordinator
This is a part-time contract position designed for flexibility, autonomy, and clear expectations. Creative Waco is seeking a Membership Relations Coordinator to serve as a key connector between the organization and its members.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, personable, tech-savvy, and comfortable acting as the logistical and communications point person for membership-related events and outreach.
This contract role is designed to offer autonomy, flexibility, and agility, making it a strong fit for someone balancing other professional commitments, school, or partial employment.
Marketing Intern
Creative Waco is seeking a Marketing Intern to help execute program-specific marketing and communications work. This role focuses on creating and supporting content across multiple formats, including written, visual, audio, and video, to promote Creative Waco’s programs, events, and community initiatives.
The Marketing Intern will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director to carry out content plans, support ongoing campaigns, and assist with day-to-day marketing execution. Responsibilities are tied directly to active programs and real deliverables.
Call for Artists WFM Training Conference Room
Creative Waco is seeking Texas based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a new large scale artwork installation in the Waco Family Medicine Training and Conference Room.
This space is used by healthcare professionals to learn, collaborate, and strengthen the care they provide across the Heart of Texas. The selected artwork should elevate the room with a sense of inspiration, calm focus, and pride in the work of healing and service.
If invited into the paid RFP phase, finalists may be encouraged to propose work that reflects growth, learning, transformation, healing, strength, compassion, community, and the dignity and humanity of both patients and care providers.
The project welcomes a range of materials and approaches, including mixed media wall work, large scale canvases, mosaics, collages, and other innovative layered formats. Finalist proposals may include either a single cohesive artwork that creatively integrates architectural features such as doors and recessed wall elements, or a coordinated set of four large scale pieces designed to read together as one visual statement.
Artists may also consider the subtle inclusion of anonymized medical imagery, such as X-rays, clinical textures, data patterns, or medical printouts, as a conceptual layer that blends scientific language with human story in a visually compelling way.
Up to three finalists will be invited to participate in a paid concept proposal phase. Finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop a concept design and present it virtually to the selection panel. The selected artist or artist team will receive a $10,000 final design and fabrication fee.
View the full RFQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UnLeDuBKvLeQslSBGspw8zUHeHINqmmfhBOBGH2ylT4/edit?usp=sharing
Submit qualifications here: https://airtable.com/appFeaUwh88cJaytC/paglm9RkQ39V9reOr/form
Call for Artists WFM Board Room
Creative Waco is seeking Texas based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a new artwork installation in the Waco Family Medicine Board Room.
The artwork will be installed behind the boardroom cabinetry alcove and will serve as a visual anchor for a space used for leadership, strategic planning, and mission driven decision making. The final work should feel inspiring, professional, and visually impactful, with a strong “wow” factor that reflects the dignity, complexity, and human centered reality of healthcare service.
Artists are encouraged to demonstrate experience creating large scale work that is appropriate for a high level meeting space. If invited into the paid RFP phase, finalists may be encouraged to explore themes of sustainability, community participation, shared civic identity, resilience, compassion, and the daily rhythm of Waco Family Medicine’s work.
Approaches may include upcycled materials, relief work, mixed media assemblage, collage, textile based installations, or other feasible high impact methods.
Up to three finalists will be invited to participate in a paid concept proposal phase. Finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop a concept design and present it virtually to the selection panel. The selected artist or artist team will receive a $6,500 final design and fabrication fee.
View the full RFQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19BkAva-C5eJAI-rTxsqoWx2V61t0Bxsizjo0trE3sX4/edit?usp=sharing
Submit qualifications here: https://airtable.com/appFeaUwh88cJaytC/paglm9RkQ39V9reOr/form
Call for Artists WFM Pharmacy Digital Art
Creative Waco is seeking Texas based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a new digital artwork installation at the Waco Family Medicine pharmacy.
The selected artwork will be installed across the public facing pharmacy booth wall and should create a welcoming, hopeful, and community centered experience for patients, families, and staff. Artists are encouraged to consider themes of wellness, care, trust, dignity, resilience, healing, and connection.
The final artwork will be printed on Acrovyn by Design and installed across seven pharmacy booth panels. The full wall measures approximately 103 inches high by 497 inches wide.
Up to three finalists will be invited to participate in a paid concept proposal phase. Finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop a concept design and present it virtually to the selection panel. The selected artist or artist team will receive a $5,000 final design fee.
View the full RFQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AON6HAeC3Ka4cY9AVPkCd081p6HV7xdxEOEPxiRcYPA/edit?usp=sharing
Submit qualifications here: https://airtable.com/appFeaUwh88cJaytC/pagU92HHZKffMvEew/form
Membership Relations Coordinator
This is a part-time contract position designed for flexibility, autonomy, and clear expectations. Creative Waco is seeking a Membership Relations Coordinator to serve as a key connector between the organization and its members.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, personable, tech-savvy, and comfortable acting as the logistical and communications point person for membership-related events and outreach.
This contract role is designed to offer autonomy, flexibility, and agility, making it a strong fit for someone balancing other professional commitments, school, or partial employment.
Marketing Intern
Creative Waco is seeking a Marketing Intern to help execute program-specific marketing and communications work. This role focuses on creating and supporting content across multiple formats, including written, visual, audio, and video, to promote Creative Waco’s programs, events, and community initiatives.
The Marketing Intern will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director to carry out content plans, support ongoing campaigns, and assist with day-to-day marketing execution. Responsibilities are tied directly to active programs and real deliverables.
EVENTS
Arts Alliance Creative Mixer
A laid-back evening of networking and connection for creatives and arts supporters in the Waco community. Come mix, mingle, and connect at the Arts Alliance Summer Social! This is your chance to network with fellow creatives, artists, and community members in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're new to the arts scene or a familiar face, pull up a seat and enjoy a summer evening built around good conversation and great company.
Mural Battle
Come experience creativity in action at this one-of-a-kind ArtPrenticeship event, held in collaboration with Eastside Market (time TBD based on market hours). Browse local vendors, connect with artists, and watch an exciting live mural "battle" unfold in real time. Teams will bring their collaboratively designed concepts to life right before your eyes — ideas they developed together during intensive workshops at the start of the program. It's raw, it's dynamic, and it's a real showcase of creativity, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're here to shop, cheer them on, or just watch art happen, this is a high-energy celebration of community, culture, and Waco's next generation of artists. Don't miss it!
ArtPrenticeship 2026 Closing Exhibition
Come celebrate the ArtPrenticeship 2026 Closing Exhibition — a special evening showcasing the artwork, growth, and hard work of this year's interns. Each piece tells a story of skill-building and artistic discovery, and you'll get to hear those stories firsthand as interns and mentors share reflections from their time in the program. It's a chance to connect with the artists, learn about their process, and see the real impact of ArtPrenticeship up close. Join us in celebrating the next generation of Waco creatives and a season well spent learning, collaborating, and building community.
Levitt AMP Waco Concert #10
Levitt AMP Waco is a free outdoor concert series at Bridge Street Plaza, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and creating a space for community, connection, and live music in Waco. More Fall details to be announced!!