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.
October 29, 2026 — December 19, 2026

ART EDU 2026
Juried Exhibit

on view during gallery hours

Art EDU celebrates the creativity of active and retired art educators from across Central Texas, bringing their personal artistic practices from the classroom and studio into the gallery.

Featuring work across a range of mediums, this juried exhibition recognizes the educators who inspire creativity in others while continuing to explore, create, and grow as artists themselves.

September 2026 — December 2026

Flora Cameron Gallery

On view during gallery hours

This rotation features works by Leon Gaspard, Pavel Tchelitchew, Lê Phổ, Roger Mühl, Nicola Simbari, Nicolai Fechin, and an unknown Greek artist. Together, the works reflect the international breadth of the collection, with artists connected to Russia, Vietnam, France, Italy, and Greece represented through painting and works on paper.

This exhibition will remain on view in the Flora Cameron Gallery through the remainder of 2026. 

The Flora Cameron Collection is sponsored in part by Central National Bank.

Nov 20, 2026 - Dec 19, 2026

Hulse Gallery | Holiday in the Hulse Gallery

Celebrate the holiday season and shop local at Art Center Waco!

Art Center Waco is excited to announce our upcoming Holiday Market in the Hulse Gallery, featuring a wonderful selection of artwork and handcrafted goods by local and regional artists and artisans!

From original works of art to unique, handmade creations, the Holiday Market is the perfect opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting talented artists in our community.

Holiday Market Dates: November 20 – December 19, 2026
Opening Celebration: Friday, November 20 | 5–7 PM
Location: Hulse Gallery, Art Center Waco

Join us for our festive opening celebration featuring live music, beer and wine available for purchase, and food available for purchase as we kick off the holiday shopping season!

Interested in showcasing and selling your work at our Holiday Market? There is no fee to participate, and we’re still welcoming inquiries from local and regional artists and artisans!

For participation details, please contact Duane Sartor, Executive Director, at membership@artcenterwaco.org.

We look forward to celebrating the season, supporting local creativity, and sharing the joy of art with our community!

Artist Open Call

Art Edu 2026

Call Closes:
Sunday, September 27, 11:59 pm CST

CLICK HERE to go to the CaFÉ Submission Form for full details.

Exhibit Dates: 10/29/2026 -12/19/2026

Art Center Waco (ACW) proudly invites active and retired art educators from McLennan, Bell, Falls, Coryell, Limestone, Hill, and Bosque Counties to submit original works for Art Edu, a juried exhibition celebrating educators as practicing artists.

Artist OPEN CALL

Art For All 2027

CLICK HERE to go to the CaFÉ Submission Form for full details.

Call Closes: Sunday, November 8, 11:59 pm CST

Exhibit Dates: 1/7/2027 -3/5/2027

Art Center Waco (ACW) proudly invites emerging and established artists across the State of Texas to submit original works for our second Annual Art for All juried exhibition.

Guided by ACW’s mission that Art is for Everyone, this open call celebrates the breadth of artistic expression and the many perspectives shaping creative practice today. We welcome submissions from artists 18 years and older, working across all mediums.

Artist Open Call: Art For All 2027

Wed, September 9 — Sun, November 8

Saturday Sip & Social | BYOB

Sat, November 21 , 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm

ArtVenture November: Gratitude in Color

Sat, November 7 , 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Saturday Sip & Social: Winter Wonderland

Sat, December 19 , 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm

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 select 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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