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Juneteenth Illumination
Honoring Juneteenth on the Avenue
Monday, June 15th
90 W Broad St. Columbus, OH
7:30 PM
Join Columbus City Council and partners the King Arts Complex, Columbus Urban League, Ohio History Connection - Poindexter Village African American Museum, and Maroon Arts Group to illuminate City Hall in honor of Juneteenth!
Parking will be provided at the Coleman garage located at 141 N. Front Street until 9 PM free of charge. The entrance to the garage is located in the back, on Ludlow Street between Long and Spring. All guests must park on level 2 in the garage.
Juneteenth is celebrated annually, usually on the 19th of June to mark the date when some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were notified of their freedom following the Civil War. Juneteenth on the Ave.™ is set to take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the heart of Bronzeville Columbus with a the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Freedom.
King Arts Complex Collection
Online photo digitization partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
The "My History" database provides access central Ohio’s digital history. Images, documents, maps and artifacts. Learn about your neighborhood’s history – and become a part of it – by sharing your historic photos.
The King Arts Complex archive includes Call and Post images and articles from approximately 1962 to 1995.
SOAR on Saturdays
Soar on Saturdays is a dance access program created in partnership with The King Arts Complex. It is aimed to give young students the opportunity to explore movement over the course of a free six-week dance class. Four different six-week sessions will be offered throughout the academic year, each featuring a unique style of dance. Classes meet once a week.
Join The KAC Artist Community
Immerse yourself in our creative community and grow your art network. The King Arts Complex values the work of local artists and has made quality studios available at affordable rates. Artists share a classroom studio with one other artist and have all access to studio amenities. Apply Today!
For more information, contact Jevon Collins at jcollins@kingartscomplex.com or click here for more information.
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