Discover the organizations shaping & sustaining Waco culture. Use filters to find groups to support, collaborate with, or learn from.
Non-profit that offers services to survivors of violent crimes
Mission: The mission of the Advocacy Center is to affect community-level change through equitable advocacy, collaboration, prevention, and therapeutic services to all children and adults impacted by violence and abuse. Vision: Creating true and lasting change to end violence and abuse. Values: Collaboration, integrity, compassion, inclusivity
Waco's Community Hotel - Upscale Hotel near Magnolia Silos in Downtown Waco
Welcome to the AC Hotel Waco Downtown, where upscale meets convenience! Located just steps from the iconic Magnolia Silos, minutes away from Baylor University, the Waco Convention Center, and the Dr. Pepper Museum, our hotel offers the perfect location for your stay in Waco. Host your upcoming event in the 21,000 sq ft of banquet and meeting space, including our 7,400 sq ft ballroom. Experience cutting-edge technology, customized catering, and exceptional planning services for your business meeting or social gathering. Indulge in our classic design and intuitive service as you step into our harmonious rooms designed for entrepreneurial spirits. Enjoy the very best amenities, from complimentary Wi-Fi and 55" LED TVs with streaming capabilities to mini-fridges and deluxe bedding. Traveling with a group? Experience the comfort of our Bear Dens, a private suite of 8 rooms.
We co-create Asian community, culture, and arts in Waco, TX
The mission of the Waco-area Asian Leaders Network (ALN) is to build community amongst Asian and Asian Americans in the Greater Waco area through the celebration and preservation of Asian arts and culture, to identify, support, and uplift Asian leaders in our community, and to connect Asian leaders to resources to elevate their influence in positive ways.
Located in the heart of Waco’s silo district, Art Center Waco serves as a space where everyone can make, view and learn about visual art.
Diversity We are dedicated to being a space where everyone is welcome and everyone feels seen, and inspired. Enrichment We strive to offer a diverse range of exhibitions and art programs to activate and educate visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Stewardship As a trusted arts institution, we believe in preserving our permanent collection for future generations. Accessibility We offer affordable art education programs accessible to everyone. Thanks to our generous supporters, our exhibitions are free and open to the public during regular gallery hours.
Beautification, Public Art, and Culturally Driven Programs
The City of Waco Beautification, Arts & Culture Program (BAC) is committed to enhancing the aesthetics, vibrancy, and quality of life within Waco. Through strategic planning, partnerships, and community engagement, the program fosters a sense of place, celebrates local culture, and beautifies our city.
Baylor University Department of Theatre Arts
The Baylor University Department of Theatre Arts is an elite program combining an excellent liberal arts education with rigorous training in both academic and artistic fields of theatre study. The department has been named among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
animal rescue sanctuary
Our Mission at Cloven Heart is to serve farmed animals that have been abused, neglected, or without home. The purpose is to restore dignity to them by providing a fear free and safe environment, healing them body and soul, and improving their quality of life so that they might thrive and truly live happily. Our goals in saving and helping farmed animals is to create community support and engagement through education, events, fundraising, and volunteerism so that as we change the lives of the animals that have made it to sanctuary, we also further the movement to save all animals from cruelty because we all matter and deserve to live out happy lives.
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.
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.
Auditioned Community Choir
CTCS is a volunteer (auditioned) community chorus that strives to offer a quality choral music experience to all in our area.
Creating Together in Central Texas
A Community Art Space in Waco, Texas for Creativity, Connection and Culture Welcome to Cultivate Waco, a new art gallery and creative community space in Waco, Texas dedicated to supporting local artists, hosting immersive art experiences and bringing people together through creativity. Whether you are an artist, collector, or simply looking for things to do in Waco, Cultivate is your place to connect, create and be inspired.
Cultural Arts Waco is here to celebrate and promote the artistic and cultural life of our community, foster creative excellence, and highlight the economic, social, and educational benefits of the arts.
Eastside Market is a community-driven creative market in Waco that brings together local artists, makers, food vendors, and musicians in an energetic, welcoming environment. Rooted in culture, collaboration, and accessibility, the market creates a platform for small businesses and emerging creatives to grow while fostering meaningful connections across the community. With a focus on inclusivity and authentic local expression, Eastside Market blends art, music, and food into a vibrant experience that reflects the spirit and diversity of Waco.
Non-profit that offers services to survivors of violent crimes
Mission: The mission of the Advocacy Center is to affect community-level change through equitable advocacy, collaboration, prevention, and therapeutic services to all children and adults impacted by violence and abuse. Vision: Creating true and lasting change to end violence and abuse. Values: Collaboration, integrity, compassion, inclusivity
Waco's Community Hotel - Upscale Hotel near Magnolia Silos in Downtown Waco
Welcome to the AC Hotel Waco Downtown, where upscale meets convenience! Located just steps from the iconic Magnolia Silos, minutes away from Baylor University, the Waco Convention Center, and the Dr. Pepper Museum, our hotel offers the perfect location for your stay in Waco. Host your upcoming event in the 21,000 sq ft of banquet and meeting space, including our 7,400 sq ft ballroom. Experience cutting-edge technology, customized catering, and exceptional planning services for your business meeting or social gathering. Indulge in our classic design and intuitive service as you step into our harmonious rooms designed for entrepreneurial spirits. Enjoy the very best amenities, from complimentary Wi-Fi and 55" LED TVs with streaming capabilities to mini-fridges and deluxe bedding. Traveling with a group? Experience the comfort of our Bear Dens, a private suite of 8 rooms.
We co-create Asian community, culture, and arts in Waco, TX
The mission of the Waco-area Asian Leaders Network (ALN) is to build community amongst Asian and Asian Americans in the Greater Waco area through the celebration and preservation of Asian arts and culture, to identify, support, and uplift Asian leaders in our community, and to connect Asian leaders to resources to elevate their influence in positive ways.
Located in the heart of Waco’s silo district, Art Center Waco serves as a space where everyone can make, view and learn about visual art.
Diversity We are dedicated to being a space where everyone is welcome and everyone feels seen, and inspired. Enrichment We strive to offer a diverse range of exhibitions and art programs to activate and educate visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Stewardship As a trusted arts institution, we believe in preserving our permanent collection for future generations. Accessibility We offer affordable art education programs accessible to everyone. Thanks to our generous supporters, our exhibitions are free and open to the public during regular gallery hours.
Beautification, Public Art, and Culturally Driven Programs
The City of Waco Beautification, Arts & Culture Program (BAC) is committed to enhancing the aesthetics, vibrancy, and quality of life within Waco. Through strategic planning, partnerships, and community engagement, the program fosters a sense of place, celebrates local culture, and beautifies our city.
Baylor University Department of Theatre Arts
The Baylor University Department of Theatre Arts is an elite program combining an excellent liberal arts education with rigorous training in both academic and artistic fields of theatre study. The department has been named among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
animal rescue sanctuary
Our Mission at Cloven Heart is to serve farmed animals that have been abused, neglected, or without home. The purpose is to restore dignity to them by providing a fear free and safe environment, healing them body and soul, and improving their quality of life so that they might thrive and truly live happily. Our goals in saving and helping farmed animals is to create community support and engagement through education, events, fundraising, and volunteerism so that as we change the lives of the animals that have made it to sanctuary, we also further the movement to save all animals from cruelty because we all matter and deserve to live out happy lives.
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.
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.
Auditioned Community Choir
CTCS is a volunteer (auditioned) community chorus that strives to offer a quality choral music experience to all in our area.
Creating Together in Central Texas
A Community Art Space in Waco, Texas for Creativity, Connection and Culture Welcome to Cultivate Waco, a new art gallery and creative community space in Waco, Texas dedicated to supporting local artists, hosting immersive art experiences and bringing people together through creativity. Whether you are an artist, collector, or simply looking for things to do in Waco, Cultivate is your place to connect, create and be inspired.
Cultural Arts Waco is here to celebrate and promote the artistic and cultural life of our community, foster creative excellence, and highlight the economic, social, and educational benefits of the arts.
Eastside Market is a community-driven creative market in Waco that brings together local artists, makers, food vendors, and musicians in an energetic, welcoming environment. Rooted in culture, collaboration, and accessibility, the market creates a platform for small businesses and emerging creatives to grow while fostering meaningful connections across the community. With a focus on inclusivity and authentic local expression, Eastside Market blends art, music, and food into a vibrant experience that reflects the spirit and diversity of Waco.