Our Mission
The Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex connects community through the arts.
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
Jevon Collins
Performing Arts Director
tel. (614) 645-0643
Gamal Brown
Cultural Arts Director
tel. (614) 645-0676
Hellen Corder
Front Desk Receptionist
tel. (614) 645-0674
Darla Reid
Facilities Director
tel. (614) 645-0628
Alice Lyles
Finance Assistant
tel. (614) 645-0641
Casey McCarty
Marketing Manager
tel. (614) 645-0642
Lyn Logan-Grimes
Exhibition Curator
Jeff Thompson
Facility Technician
tel. (614) 645-5464
Betty Upchurch
Volunteer Coordinator
tel. (614) 645-0695
Devin Cooper
Youth Director
tel. (614) 645-0627