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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.
First Tuesday Tea presents Akron's Real Deal for a special performance on Saturday, September 7th at the King Arts Complex. Sophistication, style & class are just a few of the attributes that accompany the talent & unbelievable vocal abilities of Akron’s ReaL DeaL old-school R&B singing group.
The group members are Cornelius Parson, Alex Andrus, Vernon Palmer, and Garnett Jones. Each member has a history of singing gospel and R&B in the local and surrounding areas going back to junior high school.
The current members of Akron’s Real Deal formed in 2017. They perform songs from The Temptations, The Delphonics, Earth, Wind & Fire, Lakeside, Bobby Womack, and a wide range of familiar old-school R&B hits.
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 Gamal Brown at gbrown@kingartscomplex.com or click here for more information.
Thirty arts and cultural organizations have come together since 2020 to fight injustice in remembrance for the 46 years of Mr. George Floyd's life.
$100 Dollar Club Membership
Since 2020, your generosity has been more important than ever. Please consider helping us in our mission to connect community through the arts by becoming a member of The King Arts Complex!
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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