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Waterloo Center for the Arts

Name: Waterloo Center for the Arts
Address: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA, 50701, US
Telephone: +13192914490
Price range: $
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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

09/05/2025

Calling All Artists!

The Waterloo Center for the Arts invites you to apply for an artist booth in our annual Holiday Arts Festival. Deadline to apply is quickly approaching. Please apply by September 12!

Holiday Arts Festival
Saturday, November 8 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, November 9 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

Set Up Highlights:
- All mediums welcome and emerging artists are encouraged to apply (Inquire about sponsorships).
- Average attendance for the festival is around 2500-3000!
- Early setup is available with extra hands for loading, unloading, and booth-sitting.
- Onsite dining options available for purchase
- Artists are expected to participate both days.
- Overnight security will be provided.

Booth sizes:
Small: $50, 8' X 8' or smaller (sponsorships available)
Standard: $100, 10' X 10'
Large: $200, 10" X 20'

To maintain the highest level of quality and variety of original artwork all artists must apply annually. The application fee is $15 (non-refundable).

IMPORTANT DATES
September 12, 2025 | All submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m.
September 19, 2025 | Artists notified of jury results.
September 29, 2025 | Show acceptance and booth reservation deadline.
October 17, 2025 | Artists deadline for cancellation.

09/05/2025

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: Artful Journaling
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Hedberg
WHEN: Tuesdays in October
Use collage, gelli plates and a variety of other methods to create a unique and one-of-a-kind journal. Writing prompts will be given to get ideas blooming on your pages. For more information on this class or others visit https://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/education

09/04/2025

We're ready for spooky season!!!

Join the Phelps Youth Pavilion and the Waterloo Center for the Art for Trick or Treat: Fright Night at the Phelps!

Experience Fright Night! Wear your costumes as you play your way to the answer of our riddle, make Halloween crafts, and win prizes.

Wednesday, October 29 | 5:30-8:00pm
Members: $5 | Non-members: $10

Register by October 24
*Pre-registration is required for parent(s) and child.

Register Here: https://waterloocenterforthearts.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

09/04/2025

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Brandon Alvarado
CLASS: Beginning Print Making
Brandon Alvarado is a designer/printmaker in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from ISU with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. He now runs Pretty Good Co., a letterpress print and design studio with his wife.
WHEN: Tuesdays | October 2-30 | 6-8pm |
To register visit waterloocenterforthearts.org

09/03/2025

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: Needle Felted Holiday Ornaments
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Neessen
DATE: Dec 2 & 4
Spend two nights making needles felted ornaments. Perfect for beginners, this class will show you how to stab wool into some holiday cheer.
For more information or to register visit waterloocenterforthearts.org or call 319.291.4490.

09/03/2025

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Gina & Nathan Whipple
CLASS: Ghouls, Ghosts, & Pumpkins
This dynamic duo coteach a variety of clay classes at the art center. For Fall they will be putting their creativity into a Halloween themed hand-building class. Participants will learn to make ghosts and pumpkins that will light up the dark.
DATE: Tuesday evenings Sept. 30 - Oct. 14
For more information on this and other classes visit: waterloocenterforthearts.org

09/03/2025

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: Intro to Wool Felting - Scarves!
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Nelson | Woolly Bear Works
WHEN: Sunday, November 2
Over the course of an afternoon make your very own beautiful wool scarf.
COST: $68
To register visit waterloocenterforthearts.org

09/02/2025

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: Light-Up Christmas Tree
WHEN: November 4 & 18
In this class you glaze your very own vintage Christmas Tree and then glue on colored bulbs for a shimmery effect.
COST: $68
waterloocenterforthearts.org or call 319.291.4490
REGISTRATION OPEN!! (This class does fill up, so don't wait!)

09/02/2025

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Rodney Green & Dick Hill
CLASS: Wheel Throwing Session I
Rodney and Dick have known each other since their high school days at East. Together they make a great team co-teaching adult/teen clay classes. Both have been making pots for several years and enjoy helping out in the ceramics studio. This Fall we will be offering three sessions of wheel throwing. To register visit waterloocenterforthearts.org or call 319.291.4490.

09/02/2025

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Candida Deree
CLASS: Fused Glass
Candida is a Fused Glass artist, wife and mom of two. In 2019 Candida began "Blue Lily Creations" and started selling her artwork at local art festivals. Her inspiration comes from nature, exploring patterns, layering, textures and pushing images outside the lines.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Thursday | Sept 25 | Fall sun catcher
Tuesday | Oct 14 | Halloween Sun catcher
Tuesday| Oct 28 | Holiday Ornament
Thursday |Nov13 | Holiday ornament
Thursday| Nov 20 | Holiday ornament
Thursday | Dec 4 | Holiday ornament
Thursday | Dec 16 | Holiday ornament
Members: $27 | Nonmembers: $34 per class
All classes are 6-7:30pm to register visit waterloocenterforthearts.org

09/01/2025

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Michael Broshar
CLASS: Watercolor
We are delighted to welcome back Michael Broshar, a gifted and award-winning artist, who will teach his watercolor class on Tuesday evenings this fall from 6-8 pm. To view his artwork, please visit https://www.michaelbroshar.com/. To enroll in this class, please visit waterloocenterforthearts.org registration opens today!

09/01/2025

REGISTRATION is OPEN for our Fall Youth Classes! Visit waterloocenterforthearts.org to sign up and draw fabulous rainbow bears like Illiana.

Address

225 Commercial St.
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

Website

http://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/

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