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.
Mar 27 — April 26, 2025

Flora's Treasures

Opening reception, Thursday, March 27th at 6pM

Art Center Waco is delighted to exhibit a first look of 25 works from the newly acquired Flora Cameron Art Collection, a distinguished and diverse assembly of approximately 80 artworks by international and American artists spanning realism, impressionism, abstract, and modern styles.

Works will be on view in the main galleries and include artists William Anzalone, Larry Bell, Gustave Baumann, Louise Ganthiers, Robert Daughters, Vera Simmons and more.

Plan ahead — Gallery is temporarily closed as we prepare for our next exhibit.

“Beyond Blue” is an open interpretation art exhibit featuring PACT artists  and their versions of what it means to go beyond the color blue. 

Read full article on Wacoan.com

OPen Call—Submit by April 5, 2025

New Growth

Celebrating Juneteenth and Freedom through Black Hair.

In collaboration with A Beautiful Message, Art Center Waco invites emerging and established African American visual artists living in the State of Texas over the age of 18 to submit their original artworks for a juried exhibition.

This juried group exhibition will primarily feature traditional art mediums and works by African-American visual artists based in Texas over age 18. All content will focus on Black Hair- its cultural and historical significance to Juneteenth, widely known as Freedom Day. 

For full details and application requirements, visit 

William Stewart is most certainly an abstract expressionistic, gestural landscape painter, but categorizing his work in the canon of art history feels like trapping a hummingbird. 

Read full article on Glasstire.com

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Flora’s Treasures

Thu, March 27 Sat, April 26

ArtVenture: Women’s History Month

Thu, March 27 , 4:45 pm 6:15 pm
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Play & Create: Nature Art

Sat, April 12 , 10:00 am 11:00 am
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Kids Art Class: Nature Art

Sat, April 12 , 10:00 am 11:30 am

Art + education for less with a membership

Art Center Waco members benefit from special summer camp and rental pricing, get invitations to special events and discounts on our gift shop and arts programs.

Our core values guide every aspect of our work.

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.

Donate to ACW

Our work is generously funded by grants, memberships, our Legacy Society and donors like you. 

Every donation will help to secure our vision to inspire lifelong engagement with art and arts education.

We are grateful for your support!

Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Art Center Waco is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, tax ID# 74-1721811.

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Feb 11, 2025: ACW receives Flora Cameron Art Collection - Press Release