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People talking and enjoying the provided food and beverages while standing around round tables at a reception in the Art Center’s foyer. Low ambient lighting with some colorful speckled lighting towards the ceiling. 
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Plan your event at the
Waterloo Center for the Arts

The Destination of Choice for Events of All Sizes

Host an Event at the Center

The Waterloo Center for the Arts is a unique way to support our mission and keep gallery admission free to over 190,000 visitors annually. The WCA is a versatile venue with many possibilities for all kinds of events and gatherings!

Additional Venue Opportunities

View of canopy extending over Riverloop Amphitheatre stage with curved lines detailed in concrete, sitting situated along small hill with the river and 1st Street bridge in the background.

RiverLoop Amphitheatre

The RiverLoop Amphitheatre has beautiful riverfront views!

View of boathouse rental space from across the river. Boathouse rental sits along the edge of the water with a large deck overlooking the river and windows lining the indoor space providing additional view of the river from inside.

Waterloo Boathouse

The Boathouse is a great space for intimate gatherings!

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Get In Touch

Would you like to book a space for your event? Send us a message and we will be with you as soon as possible.

Holiday Schedule

Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Christmas Eve: Closed

Christmas Day: Closed

Includes Rental Spaces

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Amphitheatre Rental Pricing 

$1,200 Full day rental (up to 8 hours) Includes use of PA system if desired. Clients may request closure of Mark’s Park (subject to approval) and may request acoustic panel installation or removal (subject to availability). Some equipment (signage, barricades, etc.) and some staff support is available. Signage will designate bowl seating and stage area “reserved for private event only”. Access to public restrooms.

 

$800 Half day rental (up to 4 hours) Includes use of PA system if desired. Clients may request closure of Mark’s Park during ceremony (subject to approval) and may request acoustic panel installation or removal (subject to availability). Some equipment (signage, barricades, etc.) and some staff support is available. Signage will designate bowl seating and stage area “reserved for private event only”. Access to public restrooms.

 

$400 (up to 2 hours) All load in, decorating, load out and cleanup must be completed within 2-hour rental time-frame. Use of PA system is included if desired. Some equipment (signage, barricades, etc.) and some staff support is available. Signage will designate bowl seating and stage area “reserved for private event only”. Acoustic panels may or may not be in place must use venue “as is”, Mark’s park remains open to the public. Access to public restrooms.

Waterloo Boathouse

The Waterloo Boat House is the perfect place to host business meetings, birthday parties, graduation parties, baby showers, wedding showers, receptions and small weddings. It boasts a beautiful view overlooking
the Cedar River.
 
Clients will get full use of the outdoor wrap-around deck that provides additional seating, a bar that seats 6 and a meeting area that can accommodate up to 72. Equipped with 4-48" round tables and 10-8ft
rectangle tables to be arranged as desired. Behind the bar a s ink, small counter, and wine fridge are available to prep food and store drinks.
 
Feel free to bring in your own food and drinks for your event including: beer, wine and wine coolers; (no kegs or liquor allowed).The Boat House also has
an elevator for easy load- in and accessibility for your guests. Additionally, clients can make use of two flatscreens with cable and have access to free
wifi. No glitter or confetti allowed on the property.
 
Pricing:
Monday-Thursday $225/$325
Friday-Sunday $325/$525

Waterloo Center for the Arts

225 Commercial Street | Waterloo, IA 50701-1313

(319) 291-4490

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