Education

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Performances

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Visual Art

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Programs

Tina's Angels and Richard's Warriors pose in a group and holding awards

Tina’s Angels & Richards Warriors

WACO’s signature education programs for young people, Tina’s Angels and Richard’s Warriors were created to foster artistic creation, self-expression, and confidence in middle and ... READ MORE
Lil Rel on stage at the 2018 WACO Wearable Art Gala

Wearable Art Gala

Through the well-crafted vision of our artistic directors, Richard Lawson & Tina Knowles Lawson, hundreds of artists and others will learn to reach tangible goals by applying a systematic road-map... READ MORE
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The Evolution of African Dance

The Evolution of African Dance" explores specific dance moves from their origins in Africa and connect them to their cultural prominence and significance in the United States and throughout the African Diaspora... READ MORE
Verbosity Perfoming on WACO's "I Got The Mic"

“I Got The Mic”

Fixated on wordplay, metaphors, expression, and creative storytelling, “I Got The Mic: Poetic Experience” is a series of virtual experiences featuring a Poetry Jam that showcases poets, spoken word artists... READ MORE
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Black Terror

WACO has partnered with Newark Symphony Hall (NSH), currently hosting the Yendor Theatre Company (YTC). "Black Terror" written by Richard Wesley, will be directed by Richard Lawson... READ MORE
WACO's "Films By Teens" Flyer

A&W Films For Teens By Teens Flyer

Films Made: By Teens For Teens Film festival is the culmination of WACO’s first film program for young artists. WACO will screen student-produced short films created as a tool for self-expression... READ MORE