Opened in the Fall of 2003. The construction of the center was part of of a project which included a Wellness Center, a physical Therapy suite, childhood center and several high school classrooms. The Williams Center for the Arts includes a state of the art auditorium, a multi-functional lobby, sound/light booth, a spacious work area, several spacious dressing rooms, and multi-level storage. The Center has played host to the Governor of the State of Iowa, and several community forums. Some of the events sponsored by the Center include:
Dallas Brass
Boston Brass
John Conley
Simon Estes
Waterloo Symphony Orchestra
The Old Creamery Theatre
And Other Outstanding Performances!
The Williams Center annually presents and Artist series of 8 or 9 events.
Events for the 2010-2011 season includes:
Celebration Iowa
(Celebration of Iowa's High School Talent) Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Branson on the Road
(Country) Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 7:00 pm
"Sweet Dreams" A Patsy Cline Tribute
Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Alyssa Graham
(Folk Singer) Friday, November 12, 2010 - 7:00 pm
White Ghost Shivers
(1920's Show) Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 7:00 pm
* These two shows are not included in the Season Membership ticket, if you are a season member you must purchase a ticket to these shows, but there is a discount available to you!
The Williams Center is used extensively by the Oelwein Community School, civic groups in the Oelwein area, State and National groups, and arts related groups.
For further information, contact Doug McFarlane at
