Waterloo Center for the Arts

Waterloo Center for the Arts Discover the ARTS...we have something creative for you and your entire family! Gallery hours are:
Tuesday - Saturday | 10AM - 5PM. Sundays | 1PM - 4PM.
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The Waterloo Center for the Arts' purpose is to initiate and further awareness, appreciation, and support of the arts by a diverse audience. Located within the Art Center is the Phelps Youth Pavilion, our Children's Museum. Phelps Youth Pavilion hours are:
Wednesday - Saturday | 10AM - 4PM
Sundays | 1PM - 4PM. Tours are available on Tuesdays by appointment. Call 319-291-4490 for more information

. Galleries are FREE. Phelps Youth Pavilion is $5 per person or $2 with EBT card. Free for members and kids under the age of 1. World's Window: A Store With A Purpose operates in our gift store location. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11AM - 3PM. Located on the banks of the scenic Cedar River in downtown Waterloo, the Art Center offers outstanding indoor and outdoor rental facilities. Visitors enjoy changing exhibitions in addition to a significant permanent collection including Mexican Folk Art, Midwest Art, American Decorative Arts, International Folk Art and the world's largest public collection of Haitian Art. Galleries are free and open to the public. Art classes and workshops for all ages and levels are offered throughout the year. Visit our website for more details: www.waterloocenterforthearts.org

Events, festivals and concerts take place indoors and outdoors throughout the year at the Art Center, RiverLoop Amphitheatre and Expo Plaza. The Center houses the Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre and the Phelps Youth Pavilion. The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children's museum featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits for ages 12 and under to explore. Milk a life-size cow, drive a tractor through a Grant Wood painting, explore the music, language and culture of other countries, and more! Mark's Park splash pad and playground is located next to the Youth Pavilion and open seasonally. Waterloo Center for the Arts is supported by:
City of Waterloo
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Friends of the Art Center
Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
RJ McElroy Trust
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Hotel-Motel Tax Fund
Waterloo City Council Discretionary Hotel-Motel Tax Fund
Numerous private donors

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: POTTERY WHEEL Bring in the new year with a new hobby! There will be five adult pottery classes held thi...
01/08/2026

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: POTTERY WHEEL
Bring in the new year with a new hobby! There will be five adult pottery classes held this spring and a camp for kids 9-11.

Session I
January 29-March 5 | Thursdays | 6:00-8:00pm
Session II
February 4-March 11 | Wednesdays | 6:00-8:00pm
Session III
March 31-May 5 | Tuesdays | 6:00-8:00pm
Session IV
April 2-May 7 | Tuesdays | 6:00-8:00pm

Members: $92 | Non-members: $115 *all materials provided

To register or for more information visit https://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/education

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: GLAZE A ...Every year we partner with the fellas from the Art & Craft Studio Inc. to host glazing works...
01/06/2026

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: GLAZE A ...
Every year we partner with the fellas from the Art & Craft Studio Inc. to host glazing workshops. Both Randy and Joe work real hard to make sure we have enough trees, mushrooms, pumpkins, and toads to get through the year. This spring classes are
Wednesday, April 1 | 6:00-7:30pm | Toad
Wednesday, May 6 | 6:00-7:30pm | Mushrooms
Registration is open visit https://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/education and thanks fellas!!

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: FUSED GLASSCreate your very own fused glass pieces with artist and shop owner of Blue Lily creations ...
01/06/2026

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: FUSED GLASS
Create your very own fused glass pieces with artist and shop owner of Blue Lily creations by Candida. Projects are precut and pieces will be ready for pick-up approximately one week after class.
Thursday, February 5 | 6:00-7:30pm Hearts
Tuesday, March 10 | 6:00-7:30pm Pendants/Earrings *New Special Glass*
Tuesday, April 7 | 6:00-7:30pm Suncatcher
Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00-7:30pm Plant Stake
Instructor: Candida Deree Members: $26 | Non-members: $32 per
To register visit https://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/education

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: Needle Felted SongbirdsUse colorfully dyed wool and needles to sculpt a songbird. You will choose the ...
01/05/2026

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: Needle Felted Songbirds
Use colorfully dyed wool and needles to sculpt a songbird. You will choose the bird and artist Nancy Neessen will help you to bring it to life. March 24-April 7 (3 weeks) Tuesdays | 6:00-8:00pm | Members: $54 | Non-members: $67
To register visit: https://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/education

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: I Scream, You Scream: Clay CampAGES: 9-13Spend three intensive days learning how to make ice cream bowl...
12/29/2025

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: I Scream, You Scream: Clay Camp
AGES: 9-13
Spend three intensive days learning how to make ice cream bowls on the pottery wheel.
DATES: March 17-19
Class registrations open January 6, to register visit waterloocenterforthearts.org

Happy last Monday of 2025! There is still time to bring in the Noon Year with the Phelps Youth Pavilion! Visit waterlooc...
12/29/2025

Happy last Monday of 2025! There is still time to bring in the Noon Year with the Phelps Youth Pavilion! Visit waterloocenterforthearts.org to register for Noon Years Party in the Phelps Youth Pavilion. Admission is good for all day and includes crafts, a ball drop and refreshments!

Have you registered for our family friendly Noon Year's event? The ball will drop at exactly Noon PM with a countdown a...
12/24/2025

Have you registered for our family friendly Noon Year's event?

The ball will drop at exactly Noon PM with a countdown and falling confetti. To register visit www.waterloocenterforthearts.org or call 319.291.4490. Noon Years Party in the Phelps Youth Pavilion

Address

225 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA
50701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13192914490

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