Waterloo, NY

A 2 minute walk from the proposed Waterloo Canal Taxi Stop, the Art Center aims to cultivate an appreciation for art in the Finger Lakes region. With a goal to showcase work from local residents, we will give opportunities for all to actively participate in the arts.

The three-story building located at 38 Washington Street was constructed around 1897 by the Waterloo Organ Co. to house its organ and piano manufacturing operations.

The Center will include:

A large 2800 sq ft ground floor exhibition / event space
2 artist residencies
20+ artist studios

For more information please visit: waterlooartcenter.com

The Cornell University Design Connect Architectural Student Program chose the Waterloo Art Center for their 2020 project. Be sure to take a look at the great proposal the students put together!

In the Press:

Cornell Chronicle – Good bones: Students revive historic building in Waterloo, NY

Finger Lakes Times – Art center explored for iconic Waterloo furniture store

Spectrum Rochester Local News Village of Waterloo Believes Art Center Can Help Revitalize Downtown

Allow the below 3d tour to assist you in visualizing the possibilities.

On the outside, a classic small town style. But enter 7 W Main Street to visit the newest premier Craft Brewing destination in the Finger Lakes!

For more information please visit: https://www.westmainbrewery.com

For the thousands of cars that drive through this intersection of routes 5&20 daily, and for all of us in the village, let’s make the first building seen when entering downtown something special.

Extending the glass signage on the first floor for better retail storefront visibility, the southernmost tip of the store will allocate 1,000 Sq Ft for traditional convenience – a place to pick up milk, eggs, and bread, for example, right on Main Street.

The remaining 1600 ft of retail will be allocated to our Shared Economy General Store, allowing local independent vendors to showcase and sell their craft.

For More Information Please Visit: https://www.waterloogeneralstore.com

Historically, it’s the Hunt block… named after the legendary women’s rights activist Richard P. Hunt. Unofficially, it’s Sessler’s Mini Mall. It’s currently known as the Waterloo Shop Center. Whatever you call it, the Street of Shops is getting a makeover! With 20 new upscale apartments upstairs that will increase the critical mass for the population downtown. The ground floor will be home to new and exciting retail and restaurant opportunities.

Embracing the shared economy, we aim to assemble a variety of vendors with focus on quality at a modest price point.  Barbecue to Dessert, Craft beer or local wine.  The Waterloo Eats food hall will allow those currently in catering, operating a food truck, or participating in seasonal outdoor markets to expand their brand, without the heavy cost of opening their own brick and mortar store.

Waterloo Eats has been very active on Social Media as we continue to plan the project. Our local followers love commenting and sharing!

For More Information Please Visit: Waterlooeats.com