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SUMMARY:CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF ROBERT WILSON Presented by Ambassador Lyndon & Mrs. Kay Olson\, and Alyce & Stephen Beard
DESCRIPTION:Art Center Waco will host a special event celebrating the legacy of internationally acclaimed artist and theatre director Robert Wilson\, who was born and raised in Waco and who died in July 2025. The event will be held at noon on October 4\, 2026\, what would have been Wilson’s 85 birthday. It will take place at Cameron Hall on MCC’s campus and will feature arrival drinks in the Dr. Johnette McKown courtyard across from Wilson’s landmark sculpture\, The Waco Door\, followed by lunch and a celebratory memorial inside. Proceeds will benefit Art Center Waco’s mission of making art accessible to everyone in the Waco community through curated art exhibits\, dynamic programming\, and educational opportunities for all ages. \nSPONSORSHIP LEVELS\nOur sponsorships are named after famous works by Robert Wilson.  Both visual and theatrical arts. \nThe Waco Door | $20\,000 SOLD \n\n16 Event Tickets\nRecognition as Presenting Sponsor\nAcknowledgment during event\n\nThe Hoffmanettes | $10\,000 \n\n8 Event Tickets\nRecognition as Premier Sponsor\nAcknowledgment during event\n\nThe Black Rider | $5\,000 \n\n8 Event Tickets\nRecognition as Event Sponsor\nAcknowledgment during event\n\nEinstein on the Beach | $3\,000 \n\n8 Event Tickets\nRecognition as Event Sponsor\n\nVoom Portraits | $1\,000 \n\n4 Event Tickets\nRecognition as Event Sponsor\n\nDeafman Glance | $500 \n\n2 Event Tickets\nRecognition as Event Sponsor\n\nEarly Bird Ticket | $100 \n  \nNote: Tickets are $125 after September 1\, 2026 \nTo be included on the invitation\, complete your sponsorship by August 31\, 2026. \n  \nABOUT ROBERT WILSON\nRobert Wilson was born in Waco on October 4\, 1941 to Velma Loree Hamilton and Diugiud Mims (D.M.) Wilson\, who at various times served as Waco’s City Attorney and City Manager. He moved to Austin in 1959 to attend the University of Texas\, where he studied for three years. \nWilson moved to New York in the early 1960s to study art and architecture. In 1968\, he founded the Byrd Hoffmann School of Byrds\, an experimental and inclusive performance group based in Manhattan. The school was named for Bird Hoffman\, a Waco dance instructor who played a pivotal role in Wilson’s early life. He credited Bird with advising him to thoughtfully slow down his speech\, a practice that eventually allowed him to overcome a stutter. Bird also encouraged Wilson to express himself freely\, advice that inspired his career in the arts. It is clear that Robert felt understood and accepted by Bird\, who had herself trained and danced in New York. \nWilson was a prolific creator\, known for experimental\, avant-garde theatre productions and for his many collaborations with artists from Philip Glass to Lady Gaga. His productions were featured in the United States\, France\, Germany\, Russia\, Greece\, Slovenia\, Japan\, Australia\, Sweden\, England\, and Iran. \nIn addition to his work for the stage\, Wilson created sculpture\, drawings\, and furniture designs and worked frequently with young and developing artists. In 1992 he founded the Watermill Center\, owned by the selffounded Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation in Long Island\, New York\, which continues to hold multidisciplinary workshops for students from around the world. Lindsay Morris for The New York Times. \nIn 1995\, the Waco Art Center commissioned the Waco Door by Wilson\, located on the MCC campus by the new Cameron Hall. This 19′ steel structure is often considered one of the city’s most significant public artworks. \nSince Wilson’s passing in 2025\, memorials have been held in New York\, Berlin\, Paris and Milan. Waco’s memorial for its native son will be a celebration of Wilson’s life and legacy on his birthday.
URL:https://artcenterwaco.org/event/celebrating-the-legacy-of-robert-wilson-presented-by-ambassador-lyndon-mrs-kay-olson/
LOCATION:Cameron Hall at MCC\, 1204 Scottish Trail\, Waco\, TX\, 76708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Hosted Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
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SUMMARY:Community Open Call: Hounds in the Hulse
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to access the submission form. \nSubmission Deadline: August 31\, 11:59 pm\, CST \nExhibit Dates: 9/17/2026 -10/31/2026 \nArt Center Waco is inviting pet lovers throughout McLennan County and the surrounding area to submit artwork celebrating their furry\, feathered\, scaled\, or otherwise beloved animal companions for our upcoming community exhibition\, Hounds in the Hulse. \nYou do not have to be a professional artist to participate. We welcome submissions from artists of all experience levels\, community members\, and pet owners who may have commissioned an artwork of their animal. \nWhether it is a painting of your dog\, a candid photograph of your cat\, a drawing of your rabbit\, a sculpture inspired by your horse\, or another creative tribute to a beloved pet\, we would love to see it! \nSubmission Details \n\nSubmissions are free.\nEach person may submit up to three artworks.\nAll artistic mediums are welcome\, including painting\, drawing\, photography\, printmaking\, mixed media\, fiber art\, sculpture\, ceramics\, and more.\nArtwork must feature or be inspired by a pet or companion animal.\nSubmissions will be accepted through a Google Form.\nThe final deadline to submit is August 31\, 2026.\n\n  \nArtwork Requirements \nAll submitted artwork must be ready to safely display in a gallery. \n\nThere is no minimum artwork size.\nArtwork may not exceed 72 inches in any direction.\nWall-mounted artwork may not weigh more than 60 pounds.\nFramed artwork must have secure hanging hardware attached.\nArtwork should be clean\, complete\, and suitable for public display.\n\nBecause gallery space is limited\, submitting artwork does not guarantee that it will be selected for the exhibition. Art Center Waco will include as many community submissions as possible while creating a safe and thoughtfully arranged exhibition. \nSelected participants will receive additional information regarding artwork drop-off\, exhibition dates\, and pickup. \nCelebrate the pets who make our lives brighter and share their portraits\, personalities\, and stories with the community through Hounds in the Hulse.
URL:https://artcenterwaco.org/event/community-open-call-hounds-in-the-hulse/
LOCATION:Hulse Gallery | Art Center Waco\, 701 S 8th Street\, Waco\, 76706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Artist Open Call: Art Edu 2026
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to go to the CaFÉ Submission Form for full details. \nCall Closes:\nSunday\, September 27\, 11:59 pm CST \nExhibit Dates\n10/29/2026 -12/19/2026 \nArt 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. \nOpen to emerging and established artists working across all mediums\, this exhibition recognizes the creative lives of those who teach\, mentor\, and inspire others through the arts. It offers art educators an opportunity to share work developed beyond the classroom and highlights the personal artistic practices that continue alongside—and often inform—their work as educators. \nProceeds from artwork sales directly support both participating artists and Art Center Waco’s exhibitions\, education programs\, and community initiatives\, helping ensure continued access to meaningful arts experiences throughout the region.
URL:https://artcenterwaco.org/event/artist-open-call-art-edu-2026/
LOCATION:Beard Gallery | Art Center Waco\, 701 S 8th Street\, Waco\, 76706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibits,Main Galleries,Teachers
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SUMMARY:ArtVenture August 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArtVenture | teens (middle + high school) \nEvery Thursday | 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm \nMembers save 15% \nArtVenture is where teens (middle + high school) create\, connect\, and grow—building confidence\, voice\, and belonging through the transformative power of art and education.\nDesigned as a weekly creative experience\, ArtVenture gives teens the space to explore new materials\, experiment with bold ideas\, and be part of a supportive\, inspiring community. \nAll materials included\nNew projects each week\nNo experience needed \n$25 per session ($21.50 for members) — drop-ins welcome\nScholarships available—because art is for everyone \nSpots are limited—register now.
URL:https://artcenterwaco.org/event/artventure-august-2026/
LOCATION:Art Center Waco\, 701 S 8th Street\, Waco\, 76706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Educational Programs":MAILTO:desiree@artcenterwaco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T190000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Being Held
DESCRIPTION:Being Held brings together three Texas-based visual artists: Naomi Canale\, Spencer Welch\, and Ellen Mote\, as they contemplate what it means to be held. Moving between abstraction and portraiture\, each artist draws on deeply personal narratives to explore themes of structural barriers\, domestic sanctuary\, and maternal identity. \nNaomi Canale investigates the complexities of communication\, language fragmentation\, and human connection through painting\, sculpture\, and artist books. By deconstructing structural systems of text and form\, her work gives tangible shape to memory\, community\, and the profound resilience of the human voice breaking through rigid institutional frameworks. As an intuitive empath and mother\, Spencer Welch tenderly layers oil paints\, acrylics\, and embroidery on canvas\, capturing impressionistic fragments of domestic intimacy to find harmony between artistic devotion and the protective warmth of family life. Meanwhile\, Ellen Mote explores acts of care and ancestral identity. Utilizing cyanotypes\, sculpture\, light\, and repetitive abstract forms on unprimed canvas\, Mote conveys the deeply rooted ways we give and receive care. \nTogether\, this exhibition invites the viewer to step into Being Held as a philosophical sanctuary—a space to meditate on our shared experiences\, feel anchored within the collective consciousness\, and find solace in the understanding that our burdens are lighter when we recognize the profound\, intricate ways we are bound together.
URL:https://artcenterwaco.org/event/opening-reception-being-held/
LOCATION:Beard Gallery | Art Center Waco\, 701 S 8th Street\, Waco\, 76706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Main Galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Sip & Social: Your Creative Escape Awaits | BYOB
DESCRIPTION:September 19 | 2–4 PM | $25 (public) $21.50 (Members)  — All materials provided \nLeave the busy behind. Bring your favorite beverage\, gather your favorite people\, and spend an afternoon creating\, connecting\, and making memories. \nSip & Social is more than an art class—it’s a chance to relax\, laugh\, and rediscover your creativity. Whether you’re planning a girls’ day out\, a unique date\, celebrating a special occasion\, or simply treating yourself\, you’ll enjoy a welcoming space where everyone belongs. \nEach month features a brand-new hands-on art experience\, from painting and printmaking to ceramics\, fiber arts\, mixed media\, and more. No two workshops are ever the same\, so there’s always something new to explore and create. \nNo experience? Perfect! Our talented instructors will guide you every step of the way in a fun\, encouraging atmosphere where curiosity is celebrated\, creativity flourishes\, and perfection is never the goal. \nYour Sip & Social Experience Includes\n🎨 A unique hands-on art project\n✨ Friendly\, step-by-step instruction\n🍷 BYOB—bring your favorite beverage and your favorite people\n🖌️ All supplies and materials provided\n💙 A relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere filled with creativity\, laughter\, and connection \nCome with friends. Come on your own. Either way\, you’ll leave inspired\, refreshed\, and amazed by what you created. \nBecause sometimes the best memories aren’t planned… they’re created. \nEvery masterpiece begins with a single brushstroke.\nEvery friendship begins with a conversation.\nEvery creative journey begins with saying yes. \nCome create something beautiful. Build new connections. Discover your creativity.\nTogether\, we’ll create Ripples of Change—one brushstroke\, one conversation\, and one work of art at a time. \nArt is for Everyone.\nAnd yes… that absolutely includes you.
URL:https://artcenterwaco.org/event/saturday-sip-social-your-creative-escape-awaits-byob/
LOCATION:Art Center Waco\, 701 S 8th Street\, Waco\, 76706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Hosted Events at ACW
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