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Legion Arts | CSPS
1103 Third St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Open 11-6 Weds-Sun
(319) 364-1580
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Legion Arts is a founding
member of the
Iowa Cultural
Corridor Alliance
Legion Arts belongs to
The
National Association of
Artists' Orgs
(NAAO)
as well as
The National Performance
Network (NPN)
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ANDY KROPA
Little Allende, America
Cedar Rapids debut |
Immigration remains a contentious issue for many Americans, but at least one
small Iowa town seems to have made its peace with newcomers to the United
States.
This collection of photographs by Andy Kropa explores daily life for the
Latino population of West Liberty, Iowa. Little Allende, America,
will be on view at CSPS starting Mar 2.
Kropa is a freelance photographer based in New York City, where he shoots
news, politics, business, and lifestyle images for a number of
internationally known publications. An Iowa native and a graduate of
Grinnell College, he returns frequently to his home state to follow new
developments in the social and economic landscape through photography.
Most stories about immigration focus on areas near the U.S. borders, but the
small towns of Middle America are often where the immigration drama plays
out. For decades, Latino workers have come to the area around West Liberty,
Iowa, for seasonal farm work, and many have stayed to start families in the
area. Beginning in the 1990s, the Latino population increased in the area as
a result of the meatpacking industry. Today, West Liberty's population is
nearly 40 percent Latino, and of this group, almost all come from the same
town in Mexico — Allende, in the state of Durango.
There is an increasingly close relationship between Allende and West
Liberty, which has now been home to multiple generations of immigrant
families. The community has already dealt with many of the issues, including
xenophobia and fear, that are now cropping up in other American small towns.
In contrast, the West Liberty residents depicted by Kropa seem to experience
a general feeling of openness and acceptance.
Apr 2 through 27
CSPS | 1103 Third St SE | Cedar Rapids
Open Weds through Sun 11 to 6
Related events | CSPS
hosts an artist reception for Andy Kropa on Wed Apr 2 from 5-7:30 pm,
immediately preceding a concert by The Santa
Cruz River Band.
Visit artist's Web site
Click here for a downloadable gallery guide
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