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.
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It’s been a remarkable year: Letter from the Executive Director
It’s been a remarkable year. Following the flood of 2008, and a successful capital campaign, Legion Arts had the great honor of repairing and reopening a landmark building that’s served Eastern Iowa for more than a century. The renovation of … Continue reading
Welcome to Legion Arts
- Wednesday, January 25, 2012
- Gary Hootman has spent the last 27 years well… refining the epic and unpredictable art of wood-fired ceramics. The an...
- Tuesday, January 31, 2012
- 7:00 pm
- An Acoustic Café Evening: Three amazing artists…one intimate night of song…an incredible opportunity. The 2012 line...
- Saturday, February 4, 2012
- 8:00 pm
- Join David Huckfelt, Benson Ramsey and company in celebrating the release of their brand new CD, Dark So Gold. ...
- Friday, February 10, 2012
- 8:00 pm
- “Gleefully mercurial...equal parts breezy jazz and whispery folk. His voice feels like fine old leather, and his g...
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It’s been a remarkable year: Letter from the Executive Director
It’s been a remarkable year. Following the flood of 2008, and a successful capital campaign, Legion Arts had the great honor of repairing and reopening a landmark building that’s served Eastern Iowa for more than a century. The renovation of … Continue reading
CSPS bar honors author’s memory
(Oct. 2011) By Dave DeWitte / SourceMedia Group News Carl Van Vechten, a famous photographer, critic and novelist from Cedar Rapids, has gained a whimsical immortality with the naming of CSPS’ renovated bar. At ribbon cutting ceremonies Friday, Oct. 7, leaders of … Continue reading
CSPS Hall is back. Come in and see us.
(Sept. 2011) You may have been hearing about it. The new and improved CSPS Hall is officially open for business. Highlights include the restored bar, new arts incubator, studio theatre, first floor art gallery and much more. If you haven’t already … Continue reading
Grand Re-opening starts Aug. 26
(Aug. 2011) Workers are painting walls and refinishing floors as work continues apace for a late August grand re-opening. Purchase tickets to the Aug. 26 grand re-opening event here. Only 200 spots available!
