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The HeART of Protest

More than 20 arts organizations have come together to fight injustice through 46 days of remembrance for the 46 years of Mr. George Floyd's life.

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The Grand Opening for The Elijah Pierce Gallery marketplace is here! Now, some of your favorite items from in our gallery store are available online!

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Discover the vast and significant contributions of African-Americans to the culture and history of Columbus, Ohio, America, and the world.

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The Elijah Pierce Gallery presents a wide range of historical and contemporary exhibitions that include painting, sculpture, graphics, photography, and decorative arts. The gallery is named in honor of the late Columbus Near East Side resident Elijah Pierce, America’s foremost wood carver of 20th century folk art.

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How To Be Anti-Racist partnership with Gramercy Books

“This Juneteenth marks the first day of The HeART of Protest…”

Columbus arts groups unite to tell story of Black America

Hundreds celebrate freedom and learn more about Juneteenth at the King Arts Complex

Juneteenth inspires hope through art, activity, community and reflection

Leadership Columbus Class of 2020’s, Jevon Collins organizes HeART of Protest Campaign

We invite you to tune into NBC4's special, "The Co

We invite you to tune into NBC4's special, "The Conversation", airing TONIGHT at 7 PM. ⠀
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After days of protest over racial injustice, NBC4 hosted a live conversation about racial inequality in Central Ohio and possible solutions. This program is a raw, honest dialog sitting down with local citizens of color.⠀
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“The Conversation” includes viewer-submitted content discussing and focusing on viewers’ experiences regarding race in our society. Portions of the special will be televised live from the Elijah Pierce Gallery at The King Arts Complex and hosted by Darlene Hill.⠀
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Don't miss it!⠀
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https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=575138589865093⠀
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https://www.nbc4i.com/news/theconversation/the-conversation-nbc4-special-on-racial-equality-returns-july-9/

Tomorrow is #BlackOutDay2020 and here are some way

Tomorrow is #BlackOutDay2020 and here are some ways you can support the effort!

VISIT www.blackoutday.org and fill out the form to be added to the future emails regarding #BlackOutDay2020 in your city.

SHARE #BlackOutDay2020 with as many people as you can on social media.

JOIN the private #BlackOutDay2020 groups to stay plugged in and engaged.

CALL you family, friends, and allies of the movement to join you in #BackOutDay2020.
https://www.blackoutday.org/take-action/

Other resources:
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http://blackout.directory/
https://webuyblack.com/
https://www.eatokra.com/
https://www.supportblackowned.com/states/oh

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - July⠀ ⠀ TOMORROW,

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - July⠀
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TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 7th, 2020⠀
12 PM (Noon) to 2 PM⠀
YouTube Live⠀
Free⠀
Seniors Ages 55+ (no children, men are welcome)⠀
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July's Virtual First Tuesday Tea will feature a live concert of R&B and jazzy sounds by our friend Greg Pearson, The Governor. The Governor is a sophisticated, diverse music collaboration that blends progressive Jazz, carefully selected R&B hits, and Blues to create a colorful tapestry of musical styles. Tune in on the King Arts Complex’s Youtube page.⠀
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Go to the Facebook event page, our Youtube channel, or the First Tuesday Tea page at http://kingartscomplex.com⠀
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If you have questions, please contact Lyn Logan-Grimes at: llogan-grimes@kingartscomplex.com⠀
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Come sip some tea and be…⠀
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Sponsored by the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation

CALL FOR ARTISTS⠀ ⠀ The King Arts Complex is a

CALL FOR ARTISTS⠀
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The King Arts Complex is accepting proposals for a mural or series of murals that represent the strength, pride and love within our community. In addition, we are looking for a design of high artistic merit that celebrates and expresses the local, national and global contributions of African Americans.⠀
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The mural will span the entire south wall of the King Arts Complex. Prior to painting the wall will be prepared and primed to paint.⠀
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For more information, find the full instructions in our latest Facebook post and email your application materials to Lyn Logan-Grimes at llogan-grimes@kingartscomplex.com by July 15th, 2020.

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - July⠀ ⠀ Tuesday, J

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - July⠀
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2020⠀
12 PM (Noon) to 2 PM⠀
YouTube Live⠀
Free⠀
Seniors Ages 55+ (no children, men are welcome)⠀
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July's Virtual First Tuesday Tea will feature a live concert of R&B and jazzy sounds by our friend Greg Pearson, The Governor. The Governor is a sophisticated, diverse music collaboration that blends progressive Jazz, carefully selected R&B hits, and Blues to create a colorful tapestry of musical styles. Tune in on the King Arts Complex’s Youtube page.⠀
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Go to the Facebook event page, our Youtube channel, or the First Tuesday Tea page at kingartscomplex.com⠀
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If you have questions, please contact Lyn Logan-Grimes at: llogan-grimes@kingartscomplex.com⠀
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Come sip some tea and be…⠀
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Sponsored by the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation

The King Arts Complex celebrates the legacy of Wal

The King Arts Complex celebrates the legacy of Walt Neil! The first of the following pictures is the mural currently in our Nicholson Auditorium. - “Walt Neil is an Ohio mural artist known for his murals in Columbus and Cleveland. He painted the floral design on the building at the corner of Parsons and Reinhard Avenues. Neil's African guide on one of his African trips named him "Wali" - a Kiswahili word meaning "friend." He is an accomplished vocalist, drummer and teacher of the arts. His talents have taken him on a journey around the world, teaching art and music courses in the fishing village of Ngor in Senegal, West Africa, and consultant to Harambee II, Wholistic Stress Control Institute in Atlanta, work in Jamaica, an artist-in-residence at the African American Museum in Cleveland. His art has been seen in the King Arts Complex in Columbus, a "Heal The World" festival at the Cleveland Museum of Art and at Cleveland's City Hall." - Columbus Metropolitan Library archives

Celebrating the
Legacy of MLK

"Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex connects community through the arts.

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