Friends of the Art Center is the support organization for the Waterloo Center for the Arts. The Friends provide ongoing support for exhibitions, programs, collection and education. Past projects include the purchase of equipment and furnishings, works of art (additions) for the collection, sponsorship and coordination of fundraising events, hosting of special receptions for exhibition openings, funding of exhibitions, gallery programs, and in part summer art camp. There are four levels of membership: individual, family, senior citizen, and corporate/sponsor. Members receive discounts on classes, trips, and shop purchases as well as invitations to all Center events.

If you'd like to help support the arts in your community, ensuring that the finest arts and cultural programming is available for all its citizens, please consider joining Friends of the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Your membership contribution makes things happen at the Waterloo Center for the Arts!

Membership Levels:

$40
Individual Friend
$95
Family Friend
$125
Supporting Friend
$250
VIP Passport Friend
$500
Sustaining Friend
$1,000
Patron's Friend
$2,500
Collector's Friend
$5,000
Director's Friend

Memberships are valid for one year from date of receipt. Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your membership card.

You can become a member by calling
319.291.4490 or mailing in your completed membership form to:
Waterloo Center for the Arts
225 Commercial Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50701


Click here to download a Membership Brochure.


Friends of the Art Center is hosting its
an annual art scholarship competition:

Click here to download Scholarship Application

For more information about exhibitions or galleries, please call 319.291.4490, or contact us by email

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