Its Time for the Most Creative Shopping Event of the Year!

The Most Unique Shopping Experience

Shopping and Prizes!

Its time for the most creative shopping event of the year!

This unique arts festival falls at the perfect time to kick off the holiday shopping season. Original works by more than 40 of the finest Midwest artists working in mixed media, painting, drawing, photography, wood, glass, jewelry, metal, ceramics, fiber and more will be available for purchase.

Also, with every purchase, shoppers can enter a drawing for a chance to win great prizes like $1,000 in gift certificates from Roth Jewelers and other local businesses.

Be a Part of Our Annual Juried Art Show at the Holiday Arts Festival!

The Waterloo Center for the Arts Holiday Arts Festival is a juried show. This festival has been happening annually for over 50 years. It is a premier indoor arts festival, kicking off the holiday shopping season.

All mediums welcome

Early setup available

New extended hours

New application process

Extra hands for loading, unloading, and booth-sitting

Festival Fees

Jury Fee: $15

Single Booth Fee: $100

Double Booth Fee: $200

Deadline for applications is September 4, 2023

In order to maintain the highest level of quality and variety of original artwork, all artists must apply annually.

Date : November 11, 2023

Time : 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location :

Waterloo Center For The Arts

225 Commercial Street

Waterloo, IA 50701

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