Eclipse: Shining Shadows – juried art exhibit at Art Center Waco March 28 – May 4, 2024 The alignment and shadowing of celestial bodies has long been a source of wonder and disruption to our natural order. The eclipse has been both feared and celebrated for centuries. The phenomena have inspired folklore and mythology in...
Everyone can sew! Join the teacher of our most popular summer art camp class, Ms. Judy, for a fun exploration of fiber arts for kids ages 10-14. You don’t want to miss this! In honor of Star Wars Day (yes, May the Fourth be with you too!), Ms. Judy will guide our students in creating...
Everyone can sew! Join the teacher of our most popular summer art camp class, Ms. Judy, for a fun exploration of fiber arts for kids ages 5-9. You don’t want to miss this! In honor of Star Wars Day (yes, May the Fourth be with you too!), Ms. Judy will guide our students in creating...
At Maker’s Edge Creation Studio, delve into the art of re-purposing with our unique class on turning silverware into versatile small vases! Transform ordinary silver utensils into charming pieces of art, perfect for adorning your attire as a brooch, adding flair to your refrigerator as a magnet, or giving your car a touch of personality...
Play & Create is a monthly morning of art, stories and songs for 0-5 year-olds and their parents, grandparents or carers. Come and join us for a friendly and relaxed time to be creative, introduce your kids to the art world, meet other families, and let Art Center Waco handle the clean-up 😉 Cost: Free!...
Explore the artistry of re-purposing silverware into unique, personalized rings at Maker’s Edge Silverware Ring Workshop. Under the guidance of skilled instructors, delve into the intricate techniques of bending, shaping, and polishing utensils into stunning pieces of wearable art. Unleash your creativity and leave with a one-of-a-kind ring that reflects your style and craftsmanship.
Join us for an art master class that is simultaneously an Open studio, so you can decide how you want to spend your time. May class: Exploring Realism in Charcoal with James Adcox This month’s class will be led by James Adcox, an oil and graphite artist who works by day as a librarian in...
Art Center Waco invites you to an early celebration of Juneteenth! Come and enjoy art activities with Waco muralist Chesley Smith; listen to Juneteenth-themed story time; and learn about improv theater with Amber Bolden, Executive Director of Far-Cast theatre. Our art project will center around the colorful art of Romare Bearden (the cover image on this page is his...
Mission Waco’s Art Program, Urban Expressions, will be holding an Artisan Market on Saturday, May 18, from 12 pm – 5 pm. The Market is meant to spotlight our local Waco artists and artisans, who will have the opportunity to display and sell their artwork. We will have artists of all types, from woodworkers to...
Sex, war, communists, cowboys, and killers. What do these all have in common? With the advent of cheap, mass production of books and magazines, these shocking subjects dominated popular American literature in the mid-20th century. Cover artists had a rather different, and challenging job- transforming pulp authors’ words into visually dynamic scenes that would grab...
“ART IS NOT A MIRROR TO REFLECT REALITY, BUT A HAMMER TO SHAPE IT” – Käthe Kollwitz and the Fortress Against Death Kollwitz remained committed to sharing art with social purpose, largely focusing on the deep biological connection between mother and child, and the vulnerability of this relationship, as threatened by violence, war, and famine....
“Living in Light,” a play by Trent Clifford based on research by Geneece Goertzen, explores not only the nuances of domestic violence but the resiliency of those who have survived it. When Beth and Trevor, both abuse survivors themselves, meet Kira in a local coffee shop, they open up with her in the hopes that...
Art Center Waco invites you to an early celebration of Juneteenth! Come and enjoy art activities with Waco muralist Chesley Smith; listen to Juneteenth-themed story time; and learn about improv theater with Amber Bolden, Executive Director of Far-Cast theatre. Our art project will center around the colorful art of Romare Bearden (the cover image on this page is his...
