Our Mission
The Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex connects community through the arts.
Our Vision
To be the preeminent culture and arts institution in Ohio preserving, producing, and presenting the cultural expressions of African Americans.
Our Programs
We engage central Ohio through performing, cultural and educational programs of high artistic merit that increase and disseminate knowledge regarding the vast and significant contributions of African-Americans to the culture and history of America and the world.
Our History
Opened in March 1987, The King Arts Complex is located on the near East side of Columbus, Ohio, in one of the oldest areas of African-American life in the city. Serving as a major anchor for development in the King-Lincoln District, The King Arts Complex is an oasis for cultural and educational activities as well as community facility for special events.
Our Team
Demetries J. Neely
Executive Director
Linda Broadnax
Executive Assistant
tel. (614) 645-0635
Gamal Brown
Cultural Arts Director
tel. (614) 645-0676
Jevon Collins
Performing Arts Director
tel. (614) 645-0643
Darla Reid
Facilities Director
tel. (614) 645-0628
Devin Cooper
Youth Director
tel. (614) 645-0627
Hellen Corder
Front Desk Receptionist
tel. (614) 645-0674
Lyn Logan-Grimes
Exhibition Curator
Alice Lyles
Finance Associate
tel. (614) 645-0641
Betty Upchurch
Volunteer Coordinator
Terry Gilliam
Staff Photographer
Marla Burks
Facility Attendant
Job Clarkson
Film Consultant
Scot Lacy
Lighting Technician
Dwight Steward
Sound Technician
Devearn Winbush
Sound Technician
Brandon Ward
Security Attendant
Denise Nembhard
Human Resources
Otis Davenport Trio
In-House Band