Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children

@accvc_prevention

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

@achotelwaco

@achotelwaco

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.

Art Center Waco

@ArtCenterWaco

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.

Creative Waco

@creativewaco

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.

CTCS

@CTCS

Auditioned Community Choir

CTCS is a volunteer (auditioned) community chorus that strives to offer a quality choral music experience to all in our area.

Keep Waco Beautiful

@keepwacobeautiful

Keep Waco Beautiful is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes volunteers and community partners to beautify, clean, and green public spaces throughout Waco, Texas.

Keep Waco Beautiful has spent over 45 years working to transform Waco into a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant city through volunteer-driven beautification, litter reduction, and community-building efforts. Founded in 1981, the organization runs a portfolio of programs — from tree planting and community gardens to large-scale public-space enhancements like park renovations, decorative lighting, and neighborhood revitalization.

Real Theatre Company Waco

@RealTheatreCompanyWaco

Our team is complete with professional directors, actors, dancers, singers, educators, artistic directors and production specialists. The RTC team not only has the educational background in theatre, music and dance but over 80 combined years of experience in professional theatre, national tours, opera, dance, music concerts and more.

RTC gives a voice to the voiceless and for the invisible, a place to be seen. Real Theatre Company exists to enrich our community by providing a safe environment where kids and adults can cultivate their love for performing through education, rehearsal and performance. Our team does this through our three core tenants: 1. Equip RTC equips our students with the right tools, training and time to effectively meet the current and future goals both on and off the stage. 2. Enable The RTC team members are Success Enablers. We remove obstacles, encourage positive behaviors and demonstrate this through mentors, teachers and professional role models. 3. Empower We provide opportunities where students can use their talents to entertain the community and enrich their love for performing arts through showcases, camps, lessons, performances and more.

Urban Expressions

@UrbanExpressions

Urban Expressions is Mission Waco’s visual arts program. Urban Expressions provides art experiences for children and youth, our Manna House participants, and the broader Waco community. We seek to foster a community of creativity and instill people with the confidence to express their story through the arts!

As part of Mission Waco’s Creative Arts programming, Urban Expressions seeks to provide visual arts experiences for program participants and the broader Waco community. Each semester we provide art classes for our children and youth afterschool programs that focus on a wide array of artistic mediums. These range from spray paint, to sculpting, to edible pancake art, and beyond! We also seek to have our students engage with the visual arts through various out of the classroom experiences like field trips, community events, and even empowering them to participate as vendors in Urban Expressions very own Artisan Market. Ultimately, we strive to provide our students with the space to foster their creativity and instill within them a confidence to express their story. Similarly, Urban Expressions provides art lessons for our various Manna House participants at Mission Waco. We focus on art exercises that cultivate mindfulness and encourage imagination. Finally, Urban Expressions seeks to engage with the broader Waco community by participating in local markets and hosting various workshops and events at our studio. We offer summer camp classes for kids in the local community, spray paint and crafting workshops, and we have also hosted our own Artisan Market in the North Waco community. Each of these facets of our program are all focused on the same goal: providing participants with an environment that promotes creativity, enriches the imagination, and builds people’s confidence in their ability to express themselves.

Waco Civic Theatre

@wacocivictheatre

We are providing the Heart of Texas community with quality live theatre, to create an outlet for community education and entertainment.

The Mission of the Waco Civic Theatre, a non-profit organization, is to provide the Heart of Texas community with quality live theatre, to create an outlet for community education and participation in all aspects of productions, and to instill in the community a sense of pride and ownership in the theatre.

Waco Independent Film Festival (Heart of Texas Film Society)

@wacoindie

Enriching our Waco community through the art, business, creation, education and exhibition of Independent Film.

Waco Indie and the Heart of Texas Film Society enriches our community by - Exhibiting creative, compelling and meaningful independent films - Drawing in filmmakers from around Texas, the US and the World - Encouraging film production in Central Texas - Providing an unparalleled friendly and social Texas experience - Educating audiences in the art and business of filmmaking

Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center

@Waco-STEAM-Center

The Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center is a dynamic, community-driven hub where learners of all ages explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on, real-world experiences. Located in Waco, the STEAM Center offers interactive labs, creative studios, and engaging programs designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and prepare the next generation of innovators. Transformation Waco leads the operation and strategic vision of the STEAM Center, working alongside the City of Waco and local partners to expand opportunities to hands-on STEAM learning. We aim to create a place where the entire community, of all ages, can work, play, and learn in a space dedicated to their advancement. Key Facility Spaces & Their Uses: Teaching Kitchen: Culinary classes, food start-ups, and cooking workshops Robotics Lab: Hands-on exploration of robotics, coding, and engineering projects Recording Studio: Music production, podcasting, and media creation Demonstration Space: Flexible venue for workshops, performances, and exhibitions Multipurpose Classrooms: Educational programs, including coding, art, and community discussions Computer Lab: Virtual or in-person teaching opportunities Immersive Lab: Experiential learning to develop real-world skills by simulating or visualizing real-world scenarios Target Audience: Ages 3-6: Interactive and creative learning through early childhood STEAM activities (e.g., Mini Makerspace, STEAM Storytime) Ages 6-12: Project-based learning in robotics, coding, and art integration. Focus on real-world applications through team collaboration and exploration Teens/Young Adults (13-18): Advanced workshops and real-world problem-solving robotics, technology development, gaming, and design thinking Seniors (55+): Tailored programs in technology literacy, creative arts, and intergenerational mentorship (e.g., Tech for Seniors, Art & Digital Media for Seniors)

Waco Symphony

@WacoSymphony

The Waco Symphony brings live classical music to our community, enriching lives through beauty, inspiration, and connection. Committed to transcending boundaries and celebrating the power of music, the Symphony offers performances that link the past, uplift the present, and inspire the future.

The Waco Symphony is dedicated to presenting live classical music that enriches the cultural life of our community. Through each performance, the Symphony offers more than music—it provides a source of beauty, reflection, and inspiration that nurtures the human spirit. Committed to breaking down national, racial, social, and economic barriers, the Waco Symphony connects audiences across generations and backgrounds, serving as both a link to our past and a bridge to our future. By bringing world-class music to Waco, the Symphony celebrates the transformative power of music to educate, inspire, and unite.