Waterloo Center for the Arts: A Cultural Hub

The Waterloo Center for the Arts stands as a cornerstone of the city's cultural landscape, dedicated to sparking curiosity, encouraging conversation, and uniting people through the arts. As a municipal non-profit institution, the center is committed to enhancing community understanding and appreciation of the arts by acquiring, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting significant works of art. The Center boasts an impressive collection that includes Midwest Art, American Decorative Arts, and International Folk Art. It also holds a significant collection of Mexican Folk Art and the world's largest public collection of Haitian Art. Selections from the permanent collection are always on display, alongside rotating exhibitions in the center's galleries. These galleries include the Forsberg Riverside Galleries, Law-Reddington Galleries, Reuling Feldman Galleries, and more. Within the Waterloo Center for the Arts is the Phelps Youth Pavilion, a children's museum offering hands-on experiences that make learning about art and culture fun. The center also hosts a variety of events, including live music, film series, performance art, and community festivals. Additionally, the Waterloo Center for the Arts is home to the Waterloo Community Playhouse, Black Hawk Children's Theatre, and the Waterloo Municipal Band.