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ArtVenture is where teens create art, experiment, and build confidence in a space that feels like theirs. ArtVenture: Not Your Typical Art Class This isn’t about staying inside the lines. ArtVenture is where teens come to experiment, take risks, and create work that actually means something. No step-by-step projects. No “everyone’s looks the same” assignments. Just a space to explore, push boundaries, and figure out what you want to say—and how you want to say it. Designed for middle and high school students, this afterschool experience blends hands-on artmaking with real mentorship. Students work with new materials, try unexpected techniques, and build skills that go way beyond art—confidence, independence, and creative problem-solving. It’s not about being “good” at art. It’s about showing up, trying something new, and surprising yourself. For parents: this is more than an art class. It’s a space where teens build identity, confidence, and connection in a world that doesn’t always make that easy. For teens: this is your space. No judgment. No pressure. Just you, your ideas, and a community that gets it. Make something real. Find your people. Be unapologetically you. Art is for Everyone—and yes, that includes you.
ArtVenture is where teens create art, experiment, and build confidence in a space that feels like theirs. Every Thursday | 4:45–6:15 PM ArtVenture: Not Your Typical Teen Art Class This isn’t about staying inside the lines. ArtVenture is where teens come to experiment, take risks, and create work that actually means something. No step-by-step projects. No “everyone’s looks the same” assignments. Just a space to explore, push boundaries, and figure out what you want to say—and how you want to say it. Designed for middle and high school students, this afterschool experience blends hands-on artmaking with real mentorship. Students work with new materials, try unexpected techniques, and build skills that go way beyond art—confidence, independence, and creative problem-solving. It’s not about being “good” at art. It’s about showing up, trying something new, and surprising yourself. For parents: this is more than an art class. It’s a space where teens build identity, confidence, and connection in a world that doesn’t always make that easy. For teens: this is your space. No judgment. No pressure. Just you, your ideas, and a community that gets it. Make something real. Find your people. Be unapologetically you. Art is for Everyone—and yes, that includes you.
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
✈️ Around the World with Art Art Center Waco | Summer 2026 Pack your imagination—we’re traveling the globe. This summer at Art Center Waco, campers explore world cultures through hands-on art, storytelling, and immersive gallery adventures in the Flora Cameron Gallery. Each week unlocks a new destination, new materials, and new ways to create—plus a passport stamp to mark the journey. Kinder Camp (Rising Kindergarten) June 15–18 (No Camp June 19) | 9:00–11:30 AM Play. Explore. Imagine. Little artists experiment with color, texture, and materials in a joyful, hands-on environment. June 22–26 | 9:00–11:30 AM Create. Discover. Grow. Building confidence and creativity through storytelling, movement, and art-making. Elementary Camp (Rising 1st–6th Grade) Week 1: Africa – Patterns & Prints June 15–18 | Half Day (9–12 or 1–4) Bold patterns. Layered prints. Rhythm you can see. Design textiles and create repeating designs inspired by African art traditions. Week 2: Japan & East Asia – Paper & Ink June 22–26 | Full Day (9–3) Ink. Brush. Precision. Flow. Create expressive works using traditional techniques with a modern twist. Week 3: Mexico & Latin America – Color & Celebration July 6–10 | Half Day (9–12 or 1–4) Bright color. Powerful symbols. Pure joy. Art that celebrates culture, movement, and meaning. Week 4: Europe – Medieval & Renaissance Art July 13–17 | Full Day (9–3) Gold details. Big ideas. Timeless techniques. From illuminated letters to portraits—step into the art that shaped history. Week 5: Oceania & Indigenous Cultures – Storytelling Through Art July 20–24 | Half Day (9–12 or 1–4) Symbols. Nature. Storytelling. Create meaningful work inspired by connection to land, culture, and tradition. Teen Camp (Rising 7th–12th Grade) Week 6: World Fusion & Exhibition July 27–31 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Mix influences. Push your style. Make it yours. For teens ready to level up—this culminating week blends global inspiration into bold, original work, ending in a featured exhibition. Each week builds to a student showcase—inviting families to experience the creativity firsthand. Choose your weeks. Claim your spot. Register now on the Art Center Waco website.
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.
ArtVenture is where teens create art, experiment, and build confidence in a space that feels like theirs. ArtVenture: Not Your Typical Art Class This isn’t about staying inside the lines. ArtVenture is where teens come to experiment, take risks, and create work that actually means something. No step-by-step projects. No “everyone’s looks the same” assignments. Just a space to explore, push boundaries, and figure out what you want to say—and how you want to say it. Designed for middle and high school students, this afterschool experience blends hands-on artmaking with real mentorship. Students work with new materials, try unexpected techniques, and build skills that go way beyond art—confidence, independence, and creative problem-solving. It’s not about being “good” at art. It’s about showing up, trying something new, and surprising yourself. For parents: this is more than an art class. It’s a space where teens build identity, confidence, and connection in a world that doesn’t always make that easy. For teens: this is your space. No judgment. No pressure. Just you, your ideas, and a community that gets it. Make something real. Find your people. Be unapologetically you. Art is for Everyone—and yes, that includes you.
ArtVenture is where teens create art, experiment, and build confidence in a space that feels like theirs. Every Thursday | 4:45–6:15 PM ArtVenture: Not Your Typical Teen Art Class This isn’t about staying inside the lines. ArtVenture is where teens come to experiment, take risks, and create work that actually means something. No step-by-step projects. No “everyone’s looks the same” assignments. Just a space to explore, push boundaries, and figure out what you want to say—and how you want to say it. Designed for middle and high school students, this afterschool experience blends hands-on artmaking with real mentorship. Students work with new materials, try unexpected techniques, and build skills that go way beyond art—confidence, independence, and creative problem-solving. It’s not about being “good” at art. It’s about showing up, trying something new, and surprising yourself. For parents: this is more than an art class. It’s a space where teens build identity, confidence, and connection in a world that doesn’t always make that easy. For teens: this is your space. No judgment. No pressure. Just you, your ideas, and a community that gets it. Make something real. Find your people. Be unapologetically you. Art is for Everyone—and yes, that includes you.
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
✈️ Around the World with Art Art Center Waco | Summer 2026 Pack your imagination—we’re traveling the globe. This summer at Art Center Waco, campers explore world cultures through hands-on art, storytelling, and immersive gallery adventures in the Flora Cameron Gallery. Each week unlocks a new destination, new materials, and new ways to create—plus a passport stamp to mark the journey. Kinder Camp (Rising Kindergarten) June 15–18 (No Camp June 19) | 9:00–11:30 AM Play. Explore. Imagine. Little artists experiment with color, texture, and materials in a joyful, hands-on environment. June 22–26 | 9:00–11:30 AM Create. Discover. Grow. Building confidence and creativity through storytelling, movement, and art-making. Elementary Camp (Rising 1st–6th Grade) Week 1: Africa – Patterns & Prints June 15–18 | Half Day (9–12 or 1–4) Bold patterns. Layered prints. Rhythm you can see. Design textiles and create repeating designs inspired by African art traditions. Week 2: Japan & East Asia – Paper & Ink June 22–26 | Full Day (9–3) Ink. Brush. Precision. Flow. Create expressive works using traditional techniques with a modern twist. Week 3: Mexico & Latin America – Color & Celebration July 6–10 | Half Day (9–12 or 1–4) Bright color. Powerful symbols. Pure joy. Art that celebrates culture, movement, and meaning. Week 4: Europe – Medieval & Renaissance Art July 13–17 | Full Day (9–3) Gold details. Big ideas. Timeless techniques. From illuminated letters to portraits—step into the art that shaped history. Week 5: Oceania & Indigenous Cultures – Storytelling Through Art July 20–24 | Half Day (9–12 or 1–4) Symbols. Nature. Storytelling. Create meaningful work inspired by connection to land, culture, and tradition. Teen Camp (Rising 7th–12th Grade) Week 6: World Fusion & Exhibition July 27–31 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Mix influences. Push your style. Make it yours. For teens ready to level up—this culminating week blends global inspiration into bold, original work, ending in a featured exhibition. Each week builds to a student showcase—inviting families to experience the creativity firsthand. Choose your weeks. Claim your spot. Register now on the Art Center Waco website.
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.