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CSPS
1103 Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids
C.S.P.S. Hall, built in 1891, functioned as a Czechoslovakian social hall (the
initials originally stood for Czech and Slovak Prudential Society) into the 1960s. Since
1992, the renovated, century-old building, listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, has served as a community-based center for contemporary art, as well as the
headquarters of Legion Arts. Comprising some 24,000 square feet on the upper two stories,
CSPS features two large galleries, a 150-seat theatre, meeting rooms and studio space, in
addition to the offices of Legion Arts, the Drawing Legion, and Tractor magazine. Although
there is no elevator, a chair lift is available at the main entrance for those individuals
who require it. Click here for directions and a map,
here for a list of nearby restaurants. Back to top |
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Osada
905 Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Located two blocks north of CSPS, Osada was an abandoned grocery warehouse until
1996, when it was acquired by the nonprofit MidAmerica
Housing Partnership and converted into 67 apartments for low- and middle-income
residents. Legion Arts worked alongside MAHP throughout the conversion process, and the
building's living units are uniquely suited to artists. Currently 10 to 15 percent of the
units are occupied by artists, who must meet income guidelines to be eligible for
residency. Osada also contains the Atrium Gallery, and is the frequent site of arts events
co-organized by Legion Arts.
Residents must meet income guidelines. To enquire about eligibility and
available apartments, call MAHP at 319-365-6247 Back to top |
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Paul Engle Center
1600 Fourth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids
Located in a renovated corner grocery, the Paul Engle Center reflects a partnership
between Legion Arts, MidAmerica Housing Partnership,
and the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association. The project honors the life and
spirit of Paul Engle (1908-91), a writer who grew up in Wellington Heights area and went
on to achieve international recognition in the arts. Founder of the renowned International
Writing Program at the University of Iowa, Engle symbolizes the ability of the arts to
provide a meeting place for people from different nations, races and cultural backgrounds
The former grocery store -- where a young Paul Engle once worked selling ice cream -- houses flexible gallery
and meeting space on the first floor and living accommodations
on the second. In addition to serving the neighborhood, the Paul Engle
Center functions as a
clearing house for community arts activities taking place throughout the city.
For a modest rental fee, the Paul Engle Center can host your next community
event. Call 319-366-1836. Back to top
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