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Welcome to the
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Gallery Hours

Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00AM – 5:00PM & Sunday | 1:00 – 4:00PM

Exception of Holidays

Admission for all WCA galleries is free 

CURRENT EXHIBITS
 

The Center collects Midwest Art, American Decorative Arts and International Folk Art, including
a significant collection of Mexican Folk Art and the worlds’ largest public collection of Haitian Art. Selections from our collection are always on display in one or several of our galleries at any given time. We also feature changing exhibits in five separate galleries throughout the building.

 

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A Period of Time 2005 - 2025

By Patrick Luber

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Soul of Distinction

By Ethan Edvenson

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Waterloo All-School Art Exhibition

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Art Instructors Showcase  

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Haitian Art

VIEW UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
 

  • CHROMA 63 | Midwest Art & Sound
    CHROMA 63 | Midwest Art & Sound
    Sat, Jun 14
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre
    Jun 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    A brand new art and music festival happening at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre on June 14, 2025!
  • ¡Fiesta!
    ¡Fiesta!
    Sat, Jul 19
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre
    Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    ¡Fiesta! is a free, family-friendly festival that features food, entertainment and education focusing on Latin American countries. Presented in partnership with Veridian Credit Union and other community organizations and businesses, the ¡Fiesta! Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025

ARTIST RECEPTIONS

FRI.


May 9
5:30-7:30pm

 

RECENT WORKS
By Michael Broshar

FREE ADMISSION 

Join us to celebrate artist Michael Broshar and experience a watercolor demonstration. 

FRI.


May 9
5:30-7:30pm

 

SOUL OF DISTINCTION
By Ethan Edvenson

FREE ADMISSION 

Join us to celebrate artist Ethan Edvenson and participate in a collaborative collage.  

VISIT THE PHELPS
YOUTH PAVILION 

Children's Museum Hours

 

Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM & Sunday | 1:00 - 4:00PM

3rd Thursdays: The PYP will be open from 10:00AM - 8:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month during the fall and winter season. 

Admission

 

$5 per person or $2 with the presentation of a valid EBT card for up to 4 people

Members are free

Waterloo Center for the Arts

225 Commercial Street | Waterloo, IA 50701-1313

(319) 291-4490

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