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Holiday Arts Festival
This two day fine arts festival, held inside the Waterloo Center for the Arts, falls at the perfect time to kick off the holiday shopping season. Original works by the finest Midwest artists working in mixed media, painting, drawing, photography, wood, glass, jewelry, metal, ceramics, fiber, and more will be available for purchase. The Laughing Tree Cafe will be open and serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and tea. Free admission
Find out more »Dollar Day
Every 3rd Thursday of the month we offer Dollar Day in the Phelps Youth Pavilion. Enjoy $1/person admission and we are open late until 8:00pm.
Find out more »Vertigo: Preach R Sun
This fascinating series features the work of preeminent performance artists who will expand the traditional definition of art using sound, video, and the human body. Co-sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Art. Free admission Preach R Sun is a conjurer and 'fugitivist' - "implementing social issues and political activism as performance matters". He is essentially, an activist using performance art. He most often works on the street with guerilla actions, but also in festivals and galleries. He…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa and Frosty
Frosty the Snowman and Santa will be at the Waterloo Center for the Arts for breakfast, pictures, and crafts. Join them for waffles, sausages, and ice-cream for breakfast followed by a snowflake scavenger hunt in the Phelps Youth Pavilion! WCA Members: $8/person; Non-members: $10/person* *Includes same-day admission to Phelps Youth Pavilion. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 319.291.4490 to register by November 28
Find out more »Dollar Day
Every 3rd Thursday of the month we offer Dollar Day in the Phelps Youth Pavilion. Enjoy $1/person admission and we are open late until 8:00pm.
Find out more »Noon Year’s Party at the Phelps Youth Pavilion
You're invited to a New Year's party for kids! Ring in 2019 with family crafts, snacks, games and watch the Noon Year's ball drop. To join us please call to make a reservation - the museum will only be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm on this day. WCA Members: $1/person; Non-members: $5/person All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 319.291.4490 to register by December 28
Find out more »Dollar Day
Every 3rd Thursday of the month we offer Dollar Day in the Phelps Youth Pavilion. Enjoy $1/person admission and we are open late until 8:00pm.
Find out more »Art & Wine: Paint a Valentine’s Day Canvas
Sip wine, chat with friends, and create art you can take home. Price is for one evening of class and two glasses of wine. WCA Members: $16, Non-members: $20 Call 319.291.4490 to register 3 days prior to session
Find out more »Letterpress Valentines w/ Pretty Good Co.
Join the owners of Pretty Good Co. to make your very own letterpress Valentine's Day cards. You will be able to pick out your paper, choose from a selection of designs, and print it yourself on a vintage printing press. WCA Members: $33, Non-members: $42 Call 319.291.4490 to register by January 31
Find out more »Dollar Day
Every 3rd Thursday of the month we offer Dollar Day in the Phelps Youth Pavilion. Enjoy $1/person admission and we are open late until 8:00pm.
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