King Arts Complex

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - April: “Got Stuff Get Help”
2021-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues. Sessions include presentations by guest artists and community leaders.

“Got Stuff Get Help”

Kathy Chiero of Keller Williams Greater Columbus, Author of “Got Stuff Get Help” will speak about getting rid of stuff! She will offer tips and tools to simplify your life and clear your home.

Book written by Kathy Chiero available at The King Arts Complex, Friday, March 26th- 2PM-5PM. Cost $28 cash/check. Savings of $8.00

ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare, join Zoom by going to Zoom.com and downloading the Desktop and/or Mobile Zoom application.

Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313415645?pwd=[REDACTED]

Zoom Manual Sign In:
ID: 813 1341 5645
Passcode: [REDACTED]

No children, men are welcome.

Come sip some tea and be…

This event is free and open to the public.

First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Questions? Contact Linda Broadnax at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

Rachel (Podcast) - An Audiodrama Adaptation Directed By David S. Harewood
2021-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Every Wednesday at Noon (5 parts total)
Online event, currently on Spotify, Spreaker, and the KAC YouTube page. The episodes will be on iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts once approved.
Poet and essayist Angela Weld Grimke’s Rachel was written in 1916 in response to a call by the NAACP’s Crisis magazine the previous year. Its premiere in 1917 was the first time a play written by a Black woman would be seen in front of an integrated audience. Described as the “first attempt to use the stage for race propaganda in order to enlighten the American people relative to the lamentable condition of the millions of Colored citizens in this free republic” by its original producers, the questions the play grapples with resonate so loudly that it begged to be adapted into the audio format you’re about to experience.
Free to the Public; virtual tips accepted via CashApp or Venmo @TAPCVoicesCBus
Rachel direct links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37HuhquThCdKIyhSVF368X
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/rachel_6
iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/81703043
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDg5NzYzMS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel/id1565171413
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FxLJBcfh15NZsTqHgA5dmFyfDuHueTd
Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3323321
Castbox: *Pending

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - May
2021-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Noon
For a Conversation with Author Jennifer R. Farmer
Jennifer R. Farmer, also known as “The PR Whisperer,” is a writer, trainer and activist communicator. She is the author of the forthcoming book, “First and Only: How Black Women Navigate Work and Life (Broadleaf Books).” Her debut book, “Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide,” was published in 2017. She is host of the United Methodist Women’s #UMWFaithTalks podcast, where she interviews women of faith on their commitment to social justice.
Come sip some tea and be…
To join the First Tuesday Tea session, click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313415645?pwd=[REDACTED]
Zoom Manual Sign In: ID: 813 1341 5645 Passcode: [REDACTED]
This event is free and open to the public
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation
Questions Contact Linda Broadnax: lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

33rd Anniversary Dream Awards
2021-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The King Arts Complex and The Women’s Service Board will host the annual Dream Awards Ceremony on May 11th.

As part of the King Arts Complex 33rd Anniversary Celebration, the Women’s Service Board will present the annual Dream Awards Reception. The Dream Award recognizes Greater Columbus area companies and individuals for achievements that have significantly impacted our community and The King Arts Complex. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a supporter of the King Arts Complex.

This event is invite only.

“We know that the community benefits when we support the King Arts Complex,” explained Women’s Service Board President Linda Broadnax.

Past honorees have included: NBC-4 TV, Value City Furniture, Park National Bank, Honda, Nationwide, Smoot Corporation, Robert Lazarus, Aminah Robinson, Les Wexner and other deserving individuals and companies. The Dream Award is the highest honor The King Arts Complex bestows upon its supporters.

Sponsored by The King Arts Complex Women’s Service Board

Free Community Event

Virtual Gala Celebration
2021-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The spring event to attend in Columbus. The fundraiser and party with a purpose to support youth programs and performances. We honor select community figures and provide guests with an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Our Virtual Gala Celebration is scheduled for May 15, 2021.
The King Arts Complex is delighted to celebrate four remarkable women: Yvette McGee Brown (partner, Jones Day), Gale V. King (Executive Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer, Nationwide), Cheryl Lee, M.D. (Chair of the Department of Urology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center), and Teresa L. McWain-Scott (Director of Corporate Communications, AEP Foundation, retiree).
Each one is a leader in her profession, as well as a powerful role model whose success has uplifted others!

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - June
2021-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information

First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues.

Tune in for a conversation with Gardener Adrienne Williams from the Growing and Growth Collective

Adrienne will talk about how she became involved into growing, discussing the GGC, Black Farmers history, Connecting Art + Agriculture (Aminah Robinson inspiration)

– Designing of Plant Pot
– Share some container gardening basics
– Plant some seeds for a small herb plant
– Open for questions and share your pots!

Come by the King Arts Complex to pick up your pots, soil, seeds, paint:
Wednesday, May 26, from 10AM-2PM
Thursday, May 27, from 10AM-2PM

Come sip some tea and be…

Zoom information:
https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/first-tuesday-tea/

Zoom Manual Sign In:
ID: 813 1341 5645
Passcode: [REDACTED]

This event is free and open to the public

Supplies for First Tuesday Tea: Friends of Art for Community Enrichment (FACE)

First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Questions Contact Linda Broadnax: lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

Summer Academy
2021-06-14 09:00 - 16:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Summer Arts Camp is an 8-week, all day program. Spring Academy runs throughout the Columbus City Schools summer recess. Specific program information will be added as soon as it’s available.

June 14 to August 6 | 9 AM – 4 PM ($115/week)
Aftercare: 4 PM – 5:30 PM ($25/week)
*$25 Registration fee
Ages 5-13

Pay today at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-academy-tickets-153842841079

Online Registration Form
All participants must submit a registration form on or before the first day of the program:
https://kingartscomplex.com/registration-form-online-2021-summer-academy-2/

Please send your completed form to Hellen Corder at hcorder@kingartscomplex.com.
If you would prefer to print and register by mail, please download, print and send the form above to 835 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203.

Scholarships
If this program is out of your price range, please contact Hellen Corder at hcorder@kingartscomplex.com for scholarship opportunities.

Program Facilitator Registration Form
If you are interested in teaching a specific program (dance, theater, etc…), please fill out the Program Facilitator Form: https://kingartscomplex.com/facilitator-registration-form-online-2021-summer-academy/

Instructor Assistant Registration Form
If you would like to be an assistant to the instructor, please fill out the form here: https://kingartscomplex.com/instructor-assistant-registration-form-online-2021-summer-academy/

Please send all completed forms to Hellen Corder at hcorder@kingartscomplex.com

Juneteenth Celebration - Growing & Growth Collective
2021-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
8 AM – Garden Service Projects

Growing and Growth Collective

Greenway Community Garden
Mayme Moore Community Garden
Hildreth Community Garden

1 PM – Dedication Ceremony
Julialynne Walker Gateway Learning Garden
King Arts Complex (835 Mt. Vernon Ave)

Growing and Growth Collective

The Ohio State University
PACT

3 PM – After the Dedication Ceremony, head down to the Maroon Arts Group MPACC Box Park and support Brozeville Growers Market (925 Mt. Vernon Ave.)

Details: linktr.ee/growingandgrowthcollective

Sponsored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT)

20 & Odd Virtual Showing
2021-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
*Due to severe weather this evening, the Juneteenth Opening Ceremony will be rescheduled to tomorrow, June 19, from 11 AM to 6 PM.
However, you can still tune in to our YouTube channel tonight at 8 PM for a virtual showing of our 20 & Odd program:
8 PM “20 & Odd” – Virtual Program Premiere
– The King Arts Complex – YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/4kwB94ZJxzU
For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/157200213058437

2nd Annual Dads Fraternity Breakfast
2021-06-19 07:30 - 10:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
You are invited to join us for the 2nd annual Dads Fraternity breakfast. The purpose of the breakfast is to honor fathers and father figures that play an important part in the lives of their children and their communities and to celebrate fatherhood and male parenting.
This is an outdoor event so bring your lawn chairs.
To register, please go to http://eventbrite.com/…/dads-fraternity-breakfast…
For more info contact Al at: aledmondson@gmail.com or 614.253.1880
We are a 5013C organization. All contributions are welcome:
Cash App $MAD346

World Sickle Cell Diversity Blood Drive Day
2021-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | OH
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day and your blood donations play a critical role in helping people with sickle cell disease, the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S. Sickle cell disease primarily affects people who are African American or of African descent. A single patient with the disease my need up to 100 units of blood each year to treat complications.

It’s essential that patients with sickle cell disease receive a compatible blood match from someone of the same race or similar ethnicity. You can give someone living with sickle cell disease the strength to continue their fight.

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. The shortage of all blood types, including the emergency need for type O blood and platelets.

Without you, volunteer donors, we’re not able to meet patient’s blood needs. Someone needs blood every two-seconds!

Thank you for your continual support, donating blood helping to save lives for those who need blood products daily.

American Red Cross
995 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Classrooms E, D& F
Saturday, June 19, 2021
10 am – 4 pm
Anyone who donates between June 14-30 will receive a $5 Gift Card by email, courtesy of the American Red Cross and Amazon. Our sponsors are thanking donors with $10 Gift Cards along with additional promotional items during the in person blood drive on June 19th! All Blood Types Needed!
Schedule your appointment today!
Download the Blood Donor App @ RedCrossBlood.org
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or OSCHA at 614-228-0187
Sponsor Code: OSCHA

Juneteenth Freedom Day
2021-06-19 11:00 - 18:00 | OH
Come and learn more about college admissions, gardening, health screening, Covid testing/vaccinations, record expungements, affordable housing and more.
Featured Vendors – Central State University, Columbus City Council, CoGo Bikes, Columbus Legal Aid & Housing, Columbus Zoo, Equitas Health, First Merchants Bank and OSU Hospital East
Children’s Activities:
Face painting & Caricature Drawings with Bill Miller – 12 PM – 6 PM
Amazing Giants – 12 PM – 2 PM
Double Dutch Instruction – 3:30 PM
Balooniacs – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtual Programs
Ohio History Connection – Black Music the Soundtrack of Humanity featuring Dr. Ted McDaniel and Dr. Mark Lomax – 1 PM – 2:30 PM
https://www.ohiohistory.org/participate/event-calendar/ohio-history-center/soundtrack-of-humanity
Performance Schedule
Amos Lynch Plaza:
11:00 AM Opening Remarks

11:15 AM Harmony

12:30 PM Actor’s Theatre of Columbus

1:15 PM Ms. Stevi

1:30 PM Dance Elite Performance Academy

3:00 PM Christina Myles

3:45 PM K Daniel

4:15 PM Debra James Tucker – Chronology of Black Music

Mayme Moore Park:
11:00 AM Opening Remarks
11:15 AM DJ Jae Esquire
11:30 AM Thiossane West African Dance Institute
12:00 PM I Am Dance & Trigno
1:45 PM Caroline Inspires
2:00 PM Quan Howell Project
3:30 PM BdotJeff
4:00 PM Unknwn811
5:00 PM BeautyofMyLand
6 PM King Arts Complex – Juneteenth Program Ends
Roving: Double Dutch and Hakin Callwood
Free event
– Food
– Art
– Vendors:
Merchant Vendors – King Arts Complex Parking Lot, Urban League Parking Lot & Mayme Moore Park
Information Vendors – King Arts Complex Parking Lot, Urban League Parking Lot & Mayme Moore Park
Food Vendors – King Arts Complex Parking Lot, Urban League Parking Lot
COVID safety measures are strongly encouraged. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at a designated station.

Black Music–The Soundtrack of Humanity
2021-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
A Juneteenth Commemoration with Dr. Ted McDaniel and Dr. Mark Lomax
Sat., June 19, 2021 • 1–2:30 p.m.
Online
$20/per registrant
$5/Ohio History Connection member
Free/Ohio History Connection premium member
Join us in commemoration of Juneteeth as we explore Black music with two renowned performers and educators. Dr. Ted McDaniel and Dr. Mark Lomax III will discuss Black music as a continuum and reflect on spirituals and blues as they relate to the foundation of global music. In addition they will talk about music as a symbol of resistance during the late 1800s and beyond. Dr. Lomax will share selections from his collection, 400: An Afrikan Epic that directly relate to Juneteenth.
Co-hosted by National Afro–American Museum & Cultural Center.
Learn more about the history and significance of Juneteeth in a blog post written by Jerolyn Barbee and Derek Pridemore of the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center. See that post here.
Speakers:
Dr. Ted McDaniel, Professor of African American Music at The Ohio State University since 1981 is a specialist in jazz history, jazz performance and African American Music; he retired in 2015. He held faculty appointments in the School of Music and the Department of African American Studies where he served as Department Chair for eight years. His scholarly and creative writings were on aspects of jazz and black music, and he was invited to lecture extensively throughout the United States and to present in Africa, Europe and China.
Dr. Mark Lomax, II holds a Doctor of Music Arts degree in composition from The Ohio State University. He is a critically-acclaimed composer, recording artist, drummer, activist and educator. He has toured extensively with jazz greats such as Clark Terry, Delfeayo and Ellis Marsallis Dr. Lomax lectures on the socio-political and spiritual aspects of African American art, music, race and using the arts to build community. In 2019 he released 400:An Afrikan Epic. It consists of a 12 album cycle that tells the story of the Afrikan Diaspora. This project was completed during a residency at The Wexner Center for the Arts. 400 has been presented across the country at various colleges, universities, art and community organizations. Learn more about the project and go behind the scenes with Dr. Lomax.

23rd Annual Heritage Music Festival
2021-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Columbus’ premiere summer music concert series returns in 2021 with two concerts!

Join The King Arts Complex for the 23rd Annual Heritage Music Festival. Once known as the ”Cradle of Jazz”, the Mount Vernon corridor of the King Lincoln District is the place to be this August. Performances from local, regional, and national musical artists will keep it hot with jazz, classical R&B, inspirational and blues! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and relax in the beautiful, breezy ambiance of Mayme Moore Park. A food court and reserved tables on the patio will be available.

COVID safety measures are strongly encouraged. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at a designated station.

Free Community Event

The lineup is as follows:
Thumpdaddy
August 5, 2021
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Mojoflo
August 12, 2021
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The rain contingency date is August 19, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sponsors: City of Columbus Recreation and Parks, McDonald’s, NBC 4, and Urban One Columbus (Joy 107.1 & Magic 95.5).

Operating sponsors include: Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, Columbus Foundation, AEP, Nationwide, & L Brands.

Support has also been provided by Ohio Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the federal CARES Act of 2020.

First Tuesday Tea
2021-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | online
The next First Tuesday Tea is Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Noon!
Via ZOOM
PROGRAM – Round Table Discussion – First Tuesday Tea – what would you like to see, do and discuss?
Please let Linda Broadnax, at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com, know if you’re interested.
To join the First Tuesday Tea session, click the link below:

Join Zoom

Zoom Manual Sign In: ID: 813 1341 5645
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We were planning on IN-PERSON! Renovations are underway for the BARBARA NICHOLSON AUDITORIUM and not complete! WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF THE KING ARTS COMPLEX!

October First Tuesday Tea
2021-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information

The next First Tuesday Tea is Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Noon!

PROGRAM – Good Grief:
This First Tuesday Tea will provide an interactive healing experience and universal remembering ritual.

Facilitated by: Rev. Marla K. Flewellen, M.DIV., BCC., is a manager in the Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Via ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313415645…
Zoom Manual Sign In: ID: 813 1341 5645
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Renovations are underway for the BARBARA NICHOLSON AUDITORIUM and not complete! WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF THE KING ARTS COMPLEX!

First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues.
This event is free and open to the public

First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Legends and Legacies Honoring Ann and Ron Pizzuti
2021-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln Theater, 769 E Long St, Columbus, 43203
Legends and Legacies pays tribute to local, regional, and national individuals who have shown a commitment to freedom through social justice, human rights, cultural democracy, artistic excellence, and service. Their actions have influenced and impacted their community, city, state, and beyond through philanthropy, commitment to community, policy development, service, leadership, preservation, creativity, and vision.
The 14th annual Legends & Legacies Award Ceremony and Reception, honors Ann and Ron Pizzuti, October 7, 2021, 7pm at the Lincoln Theatre.
The King Arts Complex is proud to celebrate Ann and Ron Pizzuti as 2021 Legends and Legacies honorees. They are ranked by ART News among “The World’s Top 200 Collectors” and they are among the nation’s foremost collectors of black art.
Please join The King Arts Complex for an amazing evening as we celebrate the Pizzutis.
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After School Program
2021-10-11 15:00 - 18:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The King Arts Complex After School Program is a FREE, 10-week session that targets students between 4th and 8th grade (ages 8-13). This program, thanks to our community of public and private support, is provided at no cost to you.

Online Registration will take place the week of October 4. The first week of the session will begin October 11 and run through December 17. Classes will go from 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The After School Program will follow the schedule of Columbus City Schools’ calendar.

Participants will be engaged in three different classes, including Film, Dance and Spoken Word. There will also be a homework/study hour with a tutor, and a light snack provided. The session will conclude with a project combining all the artistic disciplines.

Register:
Online – https://forms.gle/iR4YW7FyLsV2HQZV6
Paper – https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Registration-Form-2021-Fall-Session-After-School-Program.docx

All participants must submit a registration form on or before the first day of the program. An online and paper registration form have been created for your convenience. Please send or drop off your completed paper forms to Kenneth Eaddy, Education Arts Administrator, at keaddy@kingartscomplex.com or at 835 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203. Please call (614) 645-0627 with any questions.

Due to COVID-19, masks are required. If you do not have one or forget, one will be provided.

Program support is provided by Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, Cardinal Health, City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio Food Bank and The Arthur and Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund.

For more information, please visit: https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/youth-arts-education/

December Virtual First Tuesday Tea
2021-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues.
Program:
Make your own mudcloth flower! Mudcloth is a beautiful fabric made in Mali, West Africa, with 100% cotton strip cloth, woven on a traditional loom, and dyed with natural mud to make exquisite fabric. Mudcloth is celebrated for its rich traditional methods, right at home in contemporary design. We will make a simple fabric flower with this cloth, topped with a sweet little stamen made out of 100% wool, hand felted into a ball, made in Bolivia. These flowers make lovely hostess gifts, dress up your holiday table, or just bring joy into your home decor.
World Peaces’ founder, Dr. Connie De Jong, will lead you through the steps to make this flower. We have prepped everything for you so that it should take 15-30 minutes, depending on how much time you’d like to take with the process. At World Peaces, we believe that creativity connects us all, and that by working ethically with artists and artisans from Africa to the Americas, we help make the world a little brighter, a little more connected, a little more peaceful. Thank you for being a part of this vision. We are all World Peaces, thanks to you.
Additional kits available online if you’d like to make a whole bouquet!
Come by the King Arts Complex to pick up your kit!
Thursday December 2, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Friday December 3, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86968815932
Meeting ID: 869 6881 5932
(No password)
Renovations are underway for the BARBARA NICHOLSON AUDITORIUM and not complete! WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF THE KING ARTS COMPLEX!
This event is free and open to the public
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Kwanzaa Youth Winter Academy
2021-12-20 09:00 - 16:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of family, community and culture. It is so important that all students are challenged to be original creators of work, and most importantly, that they have fun doing it! Here at the King Arts Complex we provide an inviting environment that pushes all students to perform to their greatest abilities. Youth participants will learn about the principles of KWANZAA by working with local, visual, and performing artists. There is something for everyone here at the 2021 Winter Academy.

Programming: $125 per child
Registration Fee: $25 per child

Download Registration Form: https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Registration-Form-2021-Kwanzaa-Youth-Winter-Academy.docx

Registration forms can be emailed to Hellen Corder at hcorder@kingartscomplex.com or sent in the mail to:
The King Arts Complex
835 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203.

Accepted payments are cash, check or card by the first day of class. You can also mail a check with the printed registration form.

The King Arts Complex Winter Academy runs the duration of winter break for Columbus City Schools. The academy is (M-Thurs) December 20 – 23 and (M-Thurs) December 27 – 30, 2021 (8 days) from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Sponsored by the Cardinal Health Foundation, City Of Columbus, Encova, Franklin County Community Partnership, Franklin County Department of Jobs & Family Services, Greater Columbus Community Helping Hands, Honda, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, The Arthur and Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund, U.S. Bank, and United Way of Central Ohio

Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration
2021-12-26 18:00 - 2022-01-01 21:00 | Ohio History Center, 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211, United States
Join us for Columbus’ citywide Kwanzaa celebration. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of family, community, and culture. From December 26, 2021, to January 1, 2022, there will be activities and events celebrating the principles of Kwanzaa. Vendors can apply to be a part of the vendor marketplace; you can place an advertisement or acknowledgment in the annual Kwanzaa souvenir book or donate to this year’s celebration honoring 55 years of Kwanzaa.

Partnership with Ohio History Connection and Tawi Family Village.

SOAR On Saturdays - African Dance
2022-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
*Update: The in-person class will now be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at BalletMet.
Free. Ages 8-12.
Soar on Saturdays is a dance access program that provides young students the opportunity to explore movement over the course of a free six-week dance class. Classes meet once a week. At the end of each six-week session, students share what they have learned with parents, friends, and family at an in-studio demonstration (pending Covid restrictions). Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served.
Who can participate in Soar on Saturdays?
Children ages 8-12 who are not already enrolled at BalletMet. No previous dance training is necessary.
Where and when is Soar on Saturdays?
Saturdays at BalletMet (322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215) from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
How do I register my child for Soar on Saturdays?
Please complete the Registration Form and return to BalletMet via mail at 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, email at csaunders@balletmet.org or fax at 614-224-3697. Registrations will not be taken over the phone.
Download registration form here:
https://kingartscomplex.com/…/SOAR-Registration-Form…
• Please make sure that your child is able to attend all six weeks.
• A completed Release & Authorization Form is required to attend. Forms will be provided prior to class.
• Space is limited. Registration will be based on a lottery system.
• Your child may lose their spot if they miss the first class of a session without notice.
MORE FAQ’S
What if my child wants to participate in more than one session?
Each student may only register for one session. A waiting list will be available for any student interested in participating in additional sessions. If your student has interest in multiple sessions, please rank the sessions in order of interest when completing the Registration Form. Students on the waiting list will be contacted if spaces become available.
What if I have missed the registration deadline?
If the session is not completely filled, you may still be able to register your child. Please call the Education Department at 614-586-8622 or email csaunders@balletmet.org to inquire if space is available.
What should my child bring to class?
Your child should arrive on time and dressed in comfortable clothes that allow for movement. There is no special attire or shoe requirement. BalletMet will do everything possible to provide the appropriately sized tap shoes for participating students in the Tap Session. Please include the correct shoe size on the Registration Form. At the end of each session, students will receive a t-shirt and pair of complimentary tickets to a BalletMet performance.
Why should my child participate in the program?
BalletMet is committed to bringing the positive influence of dance to the Columbus community. By offering students free exposure to a variety of dance styles, BalletMet’s Soar on Saturdays program strives to make the art and discipline of dance available and accessible to interested students. The Soar on Saturdays program also helps to identify highly talented students with the potential to be trained in classical ballet and other dance styles.

Aurora Exhibition by Natalie Orr
2022-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aurora-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-241416472167
Aurora
An exhibition by Natalie Orr
January 13, 2022 | 6 – 8 PM Opening Reception
On View: Thursdays, January 20 – March 10, 2022 from 6 PM to 8 PM
Elijah Pierce Gallery
Free Community Event
A native of Columbus, Nat is a self-taught artist who focuses on the beauty of women through explosions of color. Influenced by nature, especially sunsets, flowers, light, and the ocean, Nat’s work combines other-worldly hues and striking realism to create an intense and pleasurable viewing experience. With her signature «Nat» hidden within each painting, she actively invites the viewers to examine her pieces closely and intimately so the intricate details cannot be overlooked. Good luck finding her signature!
Registration, proof of vaccination for COVID-19 and ID are required for the opening reception. Temperature checks will also be enforced. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aurora-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-241416472167
Operating supporters include AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER Foundation, Bath and Body Works, City of Columbus, Columbus Foundation, Crabbe Brown & James, LLP, Easton Community Foundation, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee, Inc., Nationwide Foundation and Ohio Arts Council.

37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Breakfast
2022-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 | online
“HOW Long? NOT Long”

MLK Jr. Day, Monday, January 17th, 2022
9 AM
Tickets (Virtual)

We invite you to this memorable signature City of Columbus flagship MLK Jr. Day virtual event to honor the memory of the iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The largest community event of its kind honoring the fallen civil rights leader Dr. King in the nation. This MLK Day event is intended to strengthen, encourage, empower and seeks to provide an uplift and critical message to all.

Keynote Speaker:
Kristina M. Johnson, PhD
16th president of The Ohio State University

MLK Day Open House Celebration
2022-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Ohio History Center, 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211, United States
*Update:
The program will now be from 12 PM to 2 PM instead of 4 PM. 400 people maximum capacity. First come first serve. Due to the rise in pandemic cases, we will perform temperature checks on entrance.

On Monday, January 17th, 2022 (MLK Jr. Day), from 12 PM to 2 PM, join the King Arts Complex to explore the impact of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 2022 theme is “Exemplify: The Dream” and keynote speaker is Senator Hearcel Craig (OH-15). It is an annual community program that is an excellent opportunity for children, families and friends to enjoy dance, music, spoken word and theatre performances. The MLK Day Open House is also an opportunity to learn about the civil rights movement and to explore the Ohio History Center.

The schedule will be available at the link below once final:
https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/mlk-open-house/

Seeds of Caring, with the generous support of White Castle and other sponsors, will have 5 different service stations set up where kids can contribute to their community in meaningful ways in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities will include making posters with Pint Size Protesters, assembling personal care kits for neighbors in need, decorating and packing snack bags for unhoused neighbors, designing bookmarks promoting diversity in literature with Harper’s Corner, and creating take-home art inspired by MLK’s legacy. Together, we can make Monday, January 17 a day on, and not a day off!

In addition to our schedule, the Ohio History Connection will be hosting a special film screening of The Green Book from 10:30 AM to 3 PM and writing letters to our service members. There will be free parking. Water will be provided. Don’t miss out on giveaway prizes as well!

COVID safety measures are strongly encouraged. Masks are required. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available at a designated station. We will follow Ohio History Center’s COVID protocols. Stay tuned for more COVID related information.

Keynote speaker biography:
Senator Hearcel Craig will serve as the keynote speaker for the MLK Day Open House Celebration. Hearcel F. Craig brings a strong background of public service to the Statehouse as he serves in his first term as state Senator following two two-year terms as state Representative. He also serves as Assistant Minority Whip for the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus.

Program support is provided by Nationwide, Homage, Park National Bank, NBC 4, Urban One and in partnership with the Ohio History Connection and Seeds Of Caring.

Operating supporters include AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER Foundation, Bath and Body Works, City of Columbus, Columbus Foundation, Crabbe Brown & James, LLP, Easton Community Foundation, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee, Inc., Nationwide Foundation and Ohio Arts Council.

Seeds Of Caring – More Information:
https://www.seedsofcaring.org/2022-mlk-day-of-service

After School Program Winter Session
2022-01-24 15:00 - 18:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Monday through Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM
Winter Session: January 24 – April 14, 2022
Free
Ages 8-13 (Grades 4-8)
Register:
Online Form
Paper Form (Send completed form to keaddy@kingartscomplex.com or print and drop off at 835 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203)
The King Arts Complex After School Program is a FREE session that targets students between 4th and 8th grade (ages 8-13). This program, thanks to our community of public and private support, is provided at no cost to you. The After School Program will follow the schedule of Columbus City Schools’ calendar.
Participants will be engaged in three different classes, including Film, Dance and Spoken Word. There will also be a homework/study hour with a tutor, and a light snack provided. The session will conclude with a project combining all the artistic disciplines.
All participants must submit a registration form on or before the first day of the program. An online and paper registration form have been created for your convenience. Please send or drop off your completed paper forms to Kenneth Eaddy, Education Arts Administrator, at keaddy@kingartscomplex.com or at 835 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203. Please call (614) 645-0627 with any questions.
Program support is provided by Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, Cardinal Health, City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio Food Bank and The Arthur and Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund.

First Tuesday Tea - February (Virtual)
2022-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues.
Program:
Join Fariha Tayyab for a creative writing workshop!
Fariha Tayyab is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller. As a writer and photographer, her work revolves around the themes of identity and social justice. Fariha’s creative work is published in Columbus Alive, Vox Media, the Columbus anthology, and various literary journals and publications.
This seven-session creative writing workshop will explore various styles of poetry related to themes of identity, erasure, and migration. The work of various American poets of color, both past, and present, will be read, discussed, and reflected upon for elements and style. The workshop will both open and close with long and short writing to reflect a specific stylistic element and chosen theme. There will be opportunities to share out loud as well as write outside the workshop
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83944491463
Meeting ID: 839 4449 1463
(No passcode)
Renovations are underway for the BARBARA NICHOLSON AUDITORIUM and not complete! WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF THE KING ARTS COMPLEX!
This event is free and open to the public
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Fariha Tayyab's Creative Writing Workshop Sessions 2-5
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join Fariha Tayyab for a creative writing workshop!
Fariha Tayyab is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller. As a writer and photographer, her work revolves around the themes of identity and social justice. Fariha’s creative work is published in Columbus Alive, Vox Media, the Columbus anthology, and various literary journals and publications.

This seven-session creative writing workshop will explore various styles of poetry related to themes of identity, erasure, and migration. The work of various American poets of color, both past, and present, will be read, discussed, and reflected upon for elements and style. The workshop will both open and close with long and short writing to reflect a specific stylistic element and chosen theme. There will be opportunities to share out loud as well as write outside the workshop
Renovations are underway for the Nicholson Auditorium and almost complete! We can’t wait until you’re able to join us in celebrating the reopening of the King Arts Complex!

Our next First Tuesday Tea’s follow up sessions with Fariha Tayyab will be:

February 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
March 29, 2022
April 19, 2022
All sessions will be at Noon on Zoom
At the time of the program, access the Zoom by clicking the link below:

Join Zoom

Meeting ID (No passcode): 839 4449 1463

2022 Aminah Day - Featuring Aminah Birthday Studios
2022-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
“Where’s your sketchbook?” – Aminah Robinson
Join The King Arts Complex as we celebrate one of Columbus’ great visual artists, Aminah Robinson. The program is an opportunity for people of all ages to connect with local artists and be inspired by Aminah’s rich contributions to the Arts. All Arts Day is a free, community event.

About Aminah Day
Surround yourself in inspiration and storytelling with themed projects inspired by her work. Kick-start your imaginations with prompts designed for a wide range of ages, abilities and materials. These workshops are free and supplies are provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (Please sign up for one workshop only).

WORKSHOP ARTISTS, CLASS TIMES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Mindy Staley 10 AM -11 AM
Hands

Explore the beauty of Aminah’s hands while creating your very own mixed media masterpiece.

Gaye Reissland 10 AM -11 AM
Batiking

Make custom designs with wax on fabric.

April Sunami 11 AM – 12 AM
Tell Your Story

Use mixed media materials to create an accordion booklet that illustrates personal stories.

Nikki Burton 11 AM – 12 PM
Button Love

Create unique love-themed handmade pieces out of assorted buttons.

Queen Brooks 12 PM – 1 PM
Lil’ Treasure Keepers

Paint and embellish small wooden box keepsakes.

Janet George 12 PM -1 PM
Woven Creations

Create unique Recycled CD Woven Wall Hangings.

Duarte Brown 1 PM – 2 PM
Button People

Create small characters and people figures out of found objects.

Katrina Fuller 1 PM – 2 PM
Patterns

Make a pattern themed family portrait.

Shelbi Toone 2 PM – 3 PM
Aminah Birthday Studio Party

This creative party honors the life and practices of Aminah through collaboration. Join Art In The House teaching artists past and present for our annual Aminah studio party.

SOAR On Saturdays - Hip Hop
2022-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
An in-person class will be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at The King Arts Complex.
Free. Ages 8-12.

Soar on Saturdays is a dance access program that provides young students the opportunity to explore movement over the course of a free six-week dance class. Classes meet once a week. At the end of each six-week session, students share what they have learned with parents, friends, and family at an in-studio demonstration (pending Covid restrictions). Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served.

Who can participate in Soar on Saturdays?
Children ages 8-12 who are not already enrolled at BalletMet. No previous dance training is necessary.

Where and when is Soar on Saturdays?
Saturdays at The King Arts Complex (867 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203) from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
How do I register my child for Soar on Saturdays?

Please complete the Registration Form and return to BalletMet via mail at 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, email at csaunders@balletmet.org or fax at 614-224-3697. Registrations will not be taken over the phone.
Download registration form here:
https://kingartscomplex.com/…/SOAR-Registration-Form…

• Please make sure that your child is able to attend all six weeks.
• A completed Release & Authorization Form is required to attend. Forms will be provided prior to class.
• Space is limited. Registration will be based on a lottery system.
• Your child may lose their spot if they miss the first class of a session without notice.

MORE FAQ’S
What if my child wants to participate in more than one session?
Each student may only register for one session. A waiting list will be available for any student interested in participating in additional sessions. If your student has interest in multiple sessions, please rank the sessions in order of interest when completing the Registration Form. Students on the waiting list will be contacted if spaces become available.
What if I have missed the registration deadline?
If the session is not completely filled, you may still be able to register your child. Please call the Education Department at 614-586-8622 or email csaunders@balletmet.org to inquire if space is available.
What should my child bring to class?
Your child should arrive on time and dressed in comfortable clothes that allow for movement. There is no special attire or shoe requirement. BalletMet will do everything possible to provide the appropriately sized tap shoes for participating students in the Tap Session. Please include the correct shoe size on the Registration Form. At the end of each session, students will receive a t-shirt and pair of complimentary tickets to a BalletMet performance.
Why should my child participate in the program?
BalletMet is committed to bringing the positive influence of dance to the Columbus community. By offering students free exposure to a variety of dance styles, BalletMet’s Soar on Saturdays program strives to make the art and discipline of dance available and accessible to interested students. The Soar on Saturdays program also helps to identify highly talented students with the potential to be trained in classical ballet and other dance styles.
