Creative Waco

Big news for ArtPrenticeship! 🎉

Through Creative Waco, ArtPrenticeship has received $11,700 from the Taco Bell Foundation’s 2026 Community Grants program!

This support helps us give young people real-world opportunities to work alongside professional artists, build creative and career-ready skills, and leave their mark on the Waco community.

We’re so grateful to the Taco Bell Foundation and everyone who Rounds Up at their local Taco Bell. Your change helps create opportunities for young people right here in our community.

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Remember, tomorrow is First Friday! Come hungry and enjoy free bites from Rosita’s on us while supplies last. We’ll see you at 7th Street Plaza!

We’re treating you this First Friday! Meet us at Seventh Street Plaza on August 7th and enjoy bites from Tru Jamaican on us. ✨

Books, refreshments, and plenty of good conversation made for a great evening at Raven’s Nook.

Our latest Sparks gathering gave members a chance to browse the bookstore, reconnect with one another, and keep the energy of the Waco Indie Film Festival going.

Thanks to everyone who spent the evening with us. We can’t wait to do it again.

📸: Sherrell Huff

Roll out the red carpet. 🎬 Waco Indie Film Fest is celebrating the storytellers and bold voices behind the year’s best local film with a night of connection, conversation, and cinematic flair. Come network, celebrate, or just soak in the energy. Join us for Creative Waco’s Red Carpet Press Party July 16th — Grab your VIP tickets now! Follow 𝗪𝗮𝗰𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 for more info.

July in Waco is packed with activities! ☀️ Every month, we’ll be sharing a quick look at events happening across our creative community, from performances and gallery openings to workshops, games, family-friendly activities, theater, and more.

Swipe through to see what July has to offer, then visit our events page to explore more.

Hosting something in August? Create an account on Waco’s Culturalyst page and post your event so we can help share what’s coming next.

We just added tacos to your Friday night plans😋

We’re excited to welcome Sison Tacos to 7th Street this Friday, serving up tacos while the block comes alive with music, art, and community.

Come hungry, bring a friend, and make a night of it.

This Summer, Creative Waco CEO, Fiona Bond, will be taking a well-earned six-week sabbatical from June 27 through August 9.

Fiona and her husband Bruce will be exploring in Europe together before she returns in August with fresh inspiration (and probably a few stories to tell).

While she’s away, we’re excited that our Director of Events & Creative Placemaking, Eric Linares, will serve as Acting Director.

Eric has been a driving force behind so many of Creative Waco’s signature projects, from Levitt AMP Waco and Día de los Mu***os to creative placemaking, and community events. He knows our organization, mission, and community inside and out.

Perhaps the greatest sign of a healthy organization is that it continues to thrive while its leader takes time to rest and recharge. We have complete confidence in Eric, our incredible staff and board, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going this summer.

Please join us in wishing Fiona and Bruce safe travels, and in cheering Eric on as he steps into this leadership role for the next several weeks.

We’ll see Fiona back in August!

Arts Happy Hour is coming back for the summer ☀️🍹

Join us June 16 from 6 PM to 8 PM for a casual evening with local artists, creatives, and arts organizations. We’ll have drinks, bites, and plenty of time to sip, chat, connect, and create 🎨✨

Location will be announced soon 📍
Sign up on Eventbrite (link in bio) to get updates as details are released.