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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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Fleuve-Revolution of Freedom & Flow

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Soul of Distinction

By Ethan Edvenson

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Recent Works

By Michael Broshar

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Haitian Art | Forged from a Vibrant Land & a Powerful People

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Viendo La Vida

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Fe Koupe:

Haitian Iron Works

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To Dream the Land: Watercolors from the Collection

VIEW UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
 

  • Preschool Picassos
    Preschool Picassos
    Thu, Jul 10
    Waterloo Center for the Arts
    Jul 10, 2025, 3:30 PM – Jul 31, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    A fun art class for children aged 2 -4 years old. Parent(s) and children will work together using a variety of materials to express themselves.
  • Gallery Talk, Demonstration and Artist Reception with Riva Nayaju
    Gallery Talk, Demonstration and Artist Reception with Riva Nayaju
    Jul 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    Join us for an interactive exhibition reception with artist Riva Nayaju!
  • ¡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
  • RiverLoop Rhythms with Reilly
    RiverLoop Rhythms with Reilly
    Fri, Jul 25
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre
    Jul 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    Get in the mood for Iowa Irish Fest with a rockin’ live musical performance from Reilly on Friday, July 25 from 5:30-9:30 pm.
  • Glaze a Piggy Bank
    Glaze a Piggy Bank
    Wed, Jul 30
    Phelps Youth Pavilion
    Jul 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Phelps Youth Pavilion, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    Explore the new Arthur Geisert Exhibit; “Pumpkins, Pigs & Pirates,” and then glaze your very own pig bank.
  • RiverLoop Rhythms with Jake Nelson Band
    RiverLoop Rhythms with Jake Nelson Band
    Fri, Aug 15
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre
    Aug 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    Join us for a performance by Midwest country music band of the year winner, Jake Nelson!

ARTIST RECEPTIONS

THURS.


July 10
5:30-7:30pm

 

ECHOES OF KATHMANDU VALLEY

FREE ADMISSION 

Artist Riva Nayaju presents a brief overview of Nepal and a Gallery Talk about her solo exhibition Echoes of Kathmandu Valley. Nayaju has also designed the exhibition postcards, catalogue, and wall graphics and promises a brief watercolor demonstration during the reception. 

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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