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.
january 29, 2026 — march 7, 2026

Beard Gallery | AMPLIFIED Large Works Exhibit

Open During Gallery Hours​

AMPLIFIED presents a juried selection of large-scale works by emerging and established Texas artists, foregrounding the physical and conceptual impact of working at an expanded scale.

The exhibition brings together diverse media and approaches that explore how size shapes perception, presence, and viewer engagement. These works transform the gallery space, inviting immersive encounters with material, form, and contemporary artistic practice.

Select works are for sale.

On view through 1/17/26

January 2026 - March 2026

Flora Cameron Gallery | A Season of Bloom

Open During Gallery Hours

A Season of Bloom draws from the Flora Cameron Collection to explore florals as both subject and symbol—expressions of growth, beauty, fragility, and renewal. Featuring works by Lê Phổ, Leon Gaspard, Bernard Buffet, Gustave Baumann, Malou Flato, and others, the exhibition presents florals in both literal and interpretive forms. Together, these works reveal how artists across styles, eras, and cultures have turned to nature as a source of inspiration and emotional resonance.

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

Texas Artists

Open Call: Amplified

Calling all artists who think BIG! 

Got a massive piece that needs a home? This is your moment to GO LARGE.

Deadline extended: December 17th, at 11:59 pm, CST

Size: 48″ minimum, up to a whopping 96″ in any direction

Exhibit dates: Jan 29 – Mar 7, 2026

No tiny works allowed—we’re looking for pieces that make people stop and zoom in.

Ready to submit? Click the link for all the details

lunar new year

Family Day at Lunar New Year

Sat, February 21 , 9:00 am 1:00 pm

Artist Studio Collective, February

Sat, February 28 , 10:00 am 2:00 pm

If These Walls Could Talk

Fri, February 6 , 6:00 pm 9:00 pm

Spring Break Camp 2026 Registration

Fri, January 16 , 8:00 am Sun, March 8 , 11:30 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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