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.
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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
Membership Relations Coordinator
Marketing Intern
Waco Utility Box Art Round 2 RFP
Membership Relations Coordinator
Marketing Intern
Waco Utility Box Art Round 2 RFP
EVENTS
7th Street Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate the newly refreshed 7th Street Plaza and the “Waco Forever” mural Join Creative Waco, City of Waco, and City Center Waco plus community partners for a ribbon cutting at 7th Street Plaza: Thursday April 30, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 PM at 7th Street Plaza (7th Street & Austin Ave), downtown Waco. This project reflects a shared investment in creating a more vibrant, welcoming, and creative downtown, supporting local businesses, artists, and public life. The event will highlight new lighting, streetscape enhancements, and the beautiful new “Waco Forever” pavement mural, which is a giant board game painted by high school artists and mentors from Creative Waco’s ArtPrenticeship program. The event will recognize the artists, high school apprentices, partners, and stakeholders who helped bring the project to life. Guests can expect a short program, ribbon cutting, opportunities to connect with neighboring businesses, and a chance to enjoy the interactive elements of the plaza. This moment marks not just a project completion, but a step forward in building a more active, connected, and vibrant Waco.
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!!
Levitt AMP Waco Concert # 9
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!!
Levitt AMP Waco Concert #8
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!!

