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.