Important Announcements

CURRENT INFORMATION: go to our Facebook group "Waco Friends of the Climate." 1) Beginning Jan. 2025, our focus has been on resistance to Donald Trump, since his policies are our greatest threat to the climate. Thus, we are not having monthly meetings at this time. We hope to hold monthly meetings in the future. Visit our Facebook group for current activities, Waco Friends of the Climate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851 2) Our role in the resistance includes a weekly protest at the pedestrian bridge in Waco, Valley Mills Dr. & Bagby Avenue, each Sunday, 1:00pm-2:30pm. We began the protest in March 2025 and it has been carried on weekly for over one year. We provide huge, highly visible banners. Please join us. RESISTING FASCISM, ONE SUNDAY AT A TIME. 3) Because of the sad passing of our webmaster, Harrison Ward, we have not been able to keep the website up to date. For the most current information, please visit our Facebook group, Waco Friends of the Climate : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851 4) To join our email list and be informed of actions, activities, and campaigns, email our Director Alan Northcutt at anorthc@aol.com 5)Free "climate crisis is here" yard signs may be obtained by emailing anorthc@aol.com. Delivery of signs is available. Help raise awareness of the climate crisis, deeply needed in Waco. 6) Winners of the "Sixth Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit" may be found in the Archives, April 2023. Some incredible climate art may be viewed.

Climate Change Art Show Is Up And Running!

















The second year of the Waco Friends of Peace/Climate FREE art show is dedicated to informing visitors about anthropogenic climate change & inspiring them to action.  The science is clear that climate change is an existential threat and mankind’s greatest challenge.

Show dates: August 29 - September 29

Hours:     Tue-Thur 2:00-10:00
                Fri-Sat 12:00-12:00
                Sun 2:00-8:00
                Mon closed.

Admission: FREE.

The reception will be on September 15, 6-8 pm, with art viewing/voting, live music by Katie Stewart, awards presentation, science, complimentary wine & snacks, and door prizes.

The show will exhibit about 65 pieces, including oils, acrylics, charcoal, photography, sculpture, digital, mixed media, & furniture. The works vary from dazzling to moving to captivating to horrifying.

The artists participating in this growing event include some of Waco’s top professionals, amateurs, students & pre-school children. Climate change affects everyone on the planet, and we are grateful for the participation of all our artists. 

Brief scientific explanations will accompany some pieces.

Climate change documentaries with subtitles will be continuously screened.

Complimentary climate change action handouts will be provided.

The beautiful venue offers wine, sangria, soft drinks & trays of cheese/meat/crackers.  Food may be ordered from 3 nearby restaurants, with free delivery. The charming patio offers views of downtown and live music.

Art will be judged with the criteria of relevance to the theme & aesthetic excellence.
   1st place: $1000
   2nd place: $600
   3rd place: $400
   The People’s Choice Award: $400.  All visitors to the exhibit are encouraged to vote for their  favorite. Eligible art is numbered.

Inquiries: anorthc@aol.com
website: www.friendsofpeace.org
Facebook: Waco Friends of Peace-Climate


To subscribe to FOP/Climate email list: anorthc@aol.com

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