Legion Arts is an award-winning, Cedar Rapids nonprofit dedicated to the creation, presentation, understanding and impact of contemporary art.

Based at CSPS, a restored landmark building on the edge of downtown Cedar Rapids, Legion Arts presents cutting edge art, music theatre, film and other events at a variety of venues; supports young artists, experimental art forms and new ideas.

Welcome to Legion Arts

Steve Lambert residency

  • Sunday, June 16, 2013
  • Massachusetts artist Steve Lambert is in town for a week-long residency with Legion Arts that includes appearances of hi...

Paula Cole

  • Friday, June 28, 2013
  • 8:00 pm
  • Paula Cole has come a long way since winning the Best New Artist Grammy, headlining Lilith Fair and breaking the Top 10 ...

Hey Marseilles w/ PHOX

  • Sunday, June 30, 2013
  • 7:00 pm
  • Hey Marseilles first won hearts with its 2010 debut To Travels and Trunks

Alasdair Roberts

  • Tuesday, July 23, 2013
  • 7:00 pm
  • Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Alasdair Roberts neatly bridges traditional Celtic and cutting-edge freak-folk. A f...

    Upcoming Eventsmore

    • Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2013
    • Steve Lambert residency
    • Massachusetts artist Steve Lambert is in town for a week-long residency with Legion Arts that includ...
    • Jun 28, 2013
    • Paula Cole
    • Paula Cole has come a long way since winning the Best New Artist Grammy, headlining Lilith Fair and ...

Recent Newsmore news

Grant-Lee Phillips releases ‘Noah’s Flood’ on fifth anniversary of historic crest

Five years ago (June 13, 2008) the Cedar River crested at 31 feet in Cedar Rapids, causing over $2 billion in damage and displacing 24,000 people. CSPS Hall was one of the 940 businesses impacted by the disaster, bringing flood … Continue reading →

16 artists in four galleries explore flood, drought, climate change…

                  Water…it’s ubiquitous, under-estimated and utterly indispensable. Friday, May 3 Legion Arts opens a major new exhibition titled Trouble the Water at CSPS Hall. On the fifth anniversary of the 2008 flood, … Continue reading →

Wanted: Water pitchers for new CSPS installation

Legion Arts and Minneapolis ceramist Dustin Yager invite you to contribute to an upcoming installation at CSPS Hall. “Untitled (Universal Solvent)” is made up of a display of pitchers lent from friends and community members. The installation explores the stories … Continue reading →

Eco-Fest events at CSPS: Kick-off reception/fashion show, film fest, concert…

This year’s CSPS-based Eco-Fest events include a kick-off reception/fashion show, a film fest, a concert and eco-centric exhibits. Kick-off reception/fashion show, April 19, 7 pm Eco-Fest 2013 begins  with a stylish bang Friday, April 19 at 7 pm as Legion … Continue reading →