King Arts Complex

MLK Day Open House Celebration
2022-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with William Eddins
2022-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Ohio Theatre, 39 East State Street, Columbus,, OH, United States
This exciting Black History Month program was curated by the virtuosic William Eddins, who performs as both conductor and soloist in the ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue and Beethoven’s triumphant Symphony No. 5.
Ticket purchasers are invited to a private reception hosted by The King Arts Complex at 1 PM, featuring a performance by Columbus Urban Strings with an opportunity to meet featured Virtuoso William Eddins, who will perform as both conductor and soloist during the CSO afternoon concert.
In partnership with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Urban Strings Columbus.
Program:
Perkinson: Sinfonietta No. 1
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (1926 orchestration, Grofé)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
Accompaniments:
Prelude: Join Christopher Purdy from WOSU Classical 101 for a pre-concert talk.
COVID-19 VACCINATION OR TEST REQUIREMENT: starting September 25th, the Columbus Symphony will require all audience members to show proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before entering the building, or a negative rapid antigen test within 24 hours before entering the building.

2022 Spring Academy: Art Meets Tech
2022-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
April 18 – 22, 2022 (M-F) | 9 AM – 4 PM
Ages 5 – 13 (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
Programming: $125 per child
Registration Fee: $25

This year’s theme is Art Meets Tech — With our ever-expanding societal landscape, art and technology are essential aspects of our culture and how we interact with the world. Our youth will learn about how the two fields intersect. Sessions will include coding and programming, Dance and Visual Art installation, and a field trip where math and science collide in a live physics demonstration.

Click Here To Register Online:
https://kingartscomplex.com/youth-camp-registration-form/
…or Download The Registration Form:
https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Registration-Form-Spring-Academy.pdf

If downloading the registration form, there are two options to submit a completed form:
1. Email it to Kenneth Eaddy at keaddy@kingartscomplex.com
2. Upload it on our website

Accepted payments are cash, check or card by the first day of class.

Scholarships
If this program is out of your price range, a scholarship opportunity is available. Click here to download the form:
https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/TANF-Registration-Form-With-KAC-Attachment.pdf

Please use any of the two methods listed above to submit your scholarship form.
Program support is provided by Cardinal Health Foundation, City Of Columbus, Encova, Franklin County Community Partnership, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by the Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, Honda Of America Foundation, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, The Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund, U.S. Bank, and United Way of Central Ohio.

Daughter of the Thread
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Elijah Pierce Gallery, 867 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Daughter of the Thread
Thursdays, March 20 – June 30 (Excluding April 14), 2022, from 6 PM to 8 PM in the Elijah Pierce Gallery at the King Arts Complex
A solo exhibition of new works by the 2021 Aminah Robinson Fellowship recipient, Wendy Kendrick. The public is invited to share in her creative explorations and experiences while working in Aminah’s studio, as documented through her art, notes and photos.
Presented by the Columbus Museum of Art, Greater College Arts Council and the King Arts Complex
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24th Annual Dream Awards
2022-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
May 17 | 6 PM
Nicholson Auditorium
Free Community Event

To register, please contact Linda Broadnax at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

The King Arts Complex and the Women’s Service Board honors individuals that have lived their lives and their dreams making differences in the lives of others. Each honoree has demonstrated purpose, persistence, and passion.

As part of the King Arts Complex 35th Anniversary Celebration, the Women’s Service Board presents the Annual Dream Awards Reception. The King Arts Complex pays tribute to individuals and businesses within the Columbus community that have had a profound impact on the King Arts Complex and the Columbus community. The Dream Awards celebrates service and open to the public. Invited guests include major donors and key civic and cultural leaders. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a supporter of the King Arts Complex.

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

2022 Dream Award Recipients:
Corporate Service – Encova
Community Service – Crystal Hall (Boyce Leap of Faith Dance Studio)
Board Service – Phillip T.K. Daniel
Volunteer Service – Columbus Firefighters

Sponsored by The King Arts Complex – Women’s Service Board.

35th Anniversary Gala
2022-05-20 18:00 - 23:00 | The Fives at the Reach on Goodale, 550 Reach Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The King Arts Complex, along with Gala co-chairs Mo and David Meuse (Honorary), Janelle and the Honorable Michael B. Coleman, Pamela Purdue-Smithers and Ralph Smithers, Jr., invite you to the 35th Anniversary Gala.
The Anniversary Gala is the spring event to attend in Columbus. The Gala is a fundraiser and party with a purpose to support youth programs and performances. All proceeds from the evening will support The King Arts Complex in its mission to provide our community with artistic programming that challenges and inspires. We honor select community figures and provide guests with an unforgettable evening of entertainment. The Fives Columbus has a convenient location with ample parking in a private garage.
We are proud to honor Bert Castle, Mark Corna, Olivia Johnson, and Priscilla Tyson at our 2022 gala, part of our year-long celebration commemorating 35 years of connecting community through the arts. Join us as we recognize these four local leaders for their inspiring service on behalf of community, the arts, and arts education.
The 35th Anniversary Gala will feature a performance by Mojoflo!
Program support is provided by the 2022 Gala Host Committee.
Purchase your registration today to celebrate 35 years of The King Arts Complex!

Tickets

REGISTRATION
VIP Gala – $200.00
6:30 PM – 11 PM
Includes complimentary parking, dinner, program honoring Bert Castle, Mark Corna, Olivia Johnson, and Priscilla Tyson and the 35th Gala celebration performance featuring MojoFlo.

Concert Only – $35.00
9 PM – 11 PM
Includes complimentary parking and the 35th Gala celebration performance featuring MojoFlo.

Presenting Sponsor: Nationwide. Program support is provided by the 2022 Gala Host Committee.
Sponsorship Packet

9th Annual Wine Sip
2022-06-02 18:00 - 20:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6 PM
Nicholson Auditorium
The Women’s Service Board of the King Arts Complex presents the 9th Annual Wine Sip & A Taste of Jazz. The Wine Sip features select wines from Heidelberg Distributing Company and the “Taste of Jazz” will be provided by local or regional musicians. Join us for fabulous wines, fantastic food, fascinating music, and fun times at The King Arts Complex.
Ticket Pricing:
Adults: $40.00
Please contact Linda at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com to purchase your ticket.
Sponsored by The King Arts Complex – Women’s Service Board.

First Tuesday Tea (June)
2022-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Free Community Event
*In Person vs. Zoom is pending. Stay tuned to our website or email Linda at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com to join the list to be notified via email. Program information will be added once available.
First Tuesday Tea is a relaxed forum for seniors to engage in visual art, dance music, literary interests, along with social and current issues. Sessions include presentations by guest artists, lecturers, and community leaders. Ages 55+
Sponsored by Isabelle Ridgway Foundation.

First Tuesday Tea - June
2022-06-07 12:00 - 14:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tuesday, June 7th from Noon – 2 PM
Nicholson Auditorium (In-Person)
Join us in some fun – Chair Exercise led by Gregory Pearson & Columbus Black History by Rita Fuller Yates
Rita Fuller-Yates grew up on Long Street in the middle of Bronzeville in Columbus’s Near East, a neighborhood steeped in African-American history. But no one told those stories to Fuller-Yates when he was a kid.
“I’m 52 and didn’t know I lived in a wealthy community that had so many accomplishments when I lived there in the 70s and 80s. He was considered the ‘hood’. He was going through the epidemic crack and people were told that once you get educated you find another place to live,” Fuller-Yates said. “Now I feel compelled to make sure the next generation of young girls and black boys know their history, and they understand it from the perspective of how it comes and goes, and how communities are set up to go down and up.”
Fuller-Yates went on to earn a degree in history from Ohio University, but learning about her own history – the people, places and stories of her home community – proved to be very transformative. Now she hopes to pass that feeling on to others with a new book, Columbus Black History: Images From Our Past, Vol. I
Must RSVP-Limited Seating
Call Hellen Corder 614-645-0674 for Reservation
Come sip some tea and be…
This event is free and open to the public
Questions: Contact Linda Broadnax: lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Juneteenth On The Ave
2022-06-18 12:00 - 18:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Free Community Event

Become a vendor, sponsor, or learn more:
https://juneteenthontheave.com/

Join us to learn about the significance of June 19, 1865, through educational, performing, and visual art activities. Juneteenth Freedom Day explores how the date has impacted the African American experience over the past 157 years.

Juneteenth on the Ave is a collaboration between community-based organizations around Columbus’ Historic Mt. Vernon Avenue to celebrate Black resilience and creativity. The event showcases performing and visual artists while promoting support to black owned businesses. The district-wide commemoration features archival community photographs, art exhibits, food trucks, games, health screenings, higher education information sessions as well as dance, music, spoken word and theatre performances. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Presented in partnership with the Columbus Urban League, Maroon Arts Group, the Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce, Black Out and Proud, the Poindexter Village Museum, and the Ohio History Connection.

Program support is provided by City Of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks, Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, Cardinal Health, City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund, and The King Arts Complex Education Supporters.

Juneteenth Commemoration
2022-06-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long Street, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Red Hands is an Ohio-made band that brings inspiration through their soulful/funk inspired songs! The band is made up of 6 musicians: Khirye Tyler (keys/vocals), Nate Lewis (vocals), Al Parker (bass), Demetrius Beasley (Guitar/Vocals), Jonathan Fields (Drums), and Gonelcha Askew (drums). They’ve worked with a wide variety of artists from Jay Z and Beyoncé to Jessica Reedy, Tye Tribbett, and many more. The band currently works as the house band on the hit tv show Songland on NBC as well. With all that they have going on, they still find time to come together and give God glory through their gifts.
Presented by Lincoln Theatre Association, Kingdom Image Arts, and The King Arts Complex.

24th Annual Heritage Music Festival
2022-07-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Thursdays, July 14 – July 28 from 6 PM to 9 PM
& Thursdays, August 4-18 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
(Performance schedule will be added here as soon as it’s available)
Mayme Moore Park
Free Community Event

Join the King Arts Complex for the 24th Annual Heritage Music Festival. Once known as the “Cradle of Jazz,” the Mount Vernon of the King Lincoln District is the place to be every Thursday in July and August. Performances from local, regional, and national musical artists will keep it hot with Jazz, Classical R&B, inspirational and Blues! A Food Court and reserved tables on the Patio will be available.

The King Arts Complex’s Heritage Music Festival has been a signature Columbus community celebration for nearly two decades, consistently attracting crowds of nearly 5,000 attendants each week! Our annual festival is a family event enjoyed by men, women and children of all backgrounds. Bring a blanket, or lawn chair, and relax in the beautiful Mayme Moore Park!

Support provided by the City of Columbus Department of Recreation & Parks – Special Event Support Program

First Tuesday Tea - September 2022
2022-09-06 12:00 - 14:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join us in some fun – Laughter in Yoga facilitated by Lyn Ford, and Inspirational Songs By Kevin Harris
Laughter is our “universal” language. It is the language of joy that can bring everyone together. We need to relearn its comforts and communications, to use it, and to share it more.
Shared laughter can create and strengthen human connections. “Solo” laughter can energize and comfortably relax both mind and body. Through laughter, we openly and empathically communicate and bond, without cultural boundaries. And today, you will experience breath awareness and playful laughter you can joyfully replicate.
Play, with gentle breathing, shared laughter, mindful silliness, relaxed “rhythmic” movement and joy. Exercises are gentle and adaptable.

Must RSVP-Limited Seating
Call Hellen Corder 614-645-0674 for Reservation

Come sip some tea and be…

This event is free and open to the public
Questions: Contact Linda Broadnax: lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

Six String Concerts - Julian Taylor with Abby Posner
2022-09-09 20:00 - 22:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
As explosive and captivating a live performer as you’ll ever see.

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor has been part of the musical fabric in Canada for over two decades. Taylor, of combined Mohawk and Caribbean ancestry, is a major label veteran, Toronto music scene staple, and musical chameleon. His versatility as a songwriter is his signature. Formerly a part of the band Staggered Crossing, he has recorded and performed as a solo artist and released twelve studio albums since 2001. Taylor enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2020 when his second solo acoustic album, The Ridge, earned a million plays on Spotify, worldwide praise, and numerous Canadian music awards and nominations, including Solo Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and two Juno Award nominations. He has toured extensively and shared the stage with Serena Ryder, Blue Rodeo, Rodney Crowell, and Keb’ Mo’.

juliantaylormusic.ca

Abby Posner has been a working musician in Los Angeles for the past 16 years. She is best known for her ability to play nearly any instrument that she can get her hands on, twisting genres, and pushing the boundaries of folk, roots, and pop music, making her “Genre Fluid.” In addition to her versatility, she puts passion and soul into everything she plays. In 2015, Posner formed an indie folk band “Abby and The Myth,” which has been touring nationally. She has received awards from the Topanga Folk Festival and the 18th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards.

abbyposner.com

After School Program - Fall Session 1
2022-09-12 16:00 - 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 session that targets elementary and middle school students between the 1st and 8th grade (ages 6-13). 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.
Students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to participate in arts and tech programs including animation, digital coding and visual arts. 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.
Program support is provided by Cardinal Health Foundation, City of Columbus, Encova, Franklin County Community Partnership, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by the Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, Honda of America Foundation, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, The Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund, U.S. Bank, and United Way of Central Ohio.

Culture: Black Fine Art Expo
2022-09-30 12:00 - 20:00 | Black Fine Art Expo, 345 East 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201, United States
KBK Foundation is a 501(c) organization founded in 2010 with a mission to support Economic Development,
Community Development, Social Services, and the Arts in the communities that we serve. KBK Foundation is
committed to “bridging today’s realities with tomorrow’s possibilities.” As it relates to Black Art, we believe
it tells our authentic narrative. Supporting Black Art and Black Artists will help to produce positive images of
the Black community thus leading to the resistance of race-based negativity and biases.
KBK Foundation has initiated the Culture: Black Fine Art Expo to showcase the importance of Black Fine Art
as an investment and as an expression of Black culture. KBK Foundation has selected several reputable
galleries and purveyors of Black Fine Art from around the country to participate in our second Black Fine Art
event and the first annual Culture: Black Fine Art Expo. Also, several African American artists will be
involved to showcase their latest artwork. There will be multiple lectures at this event to educate the
community about Black Fine Art including collecting art, portfolio development, appraisals, and other
aspects of this segment of visual art.
The Ohio State University is the Strategic Partner for this event. The Ohio State University has a long history
supporting Black Fine Art: The Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center has one of the largest collections of
Black Fine Art in the country. Samella Lewis, the first Black PhD in Fine Art in the country, earned her PhD at
The Ohio State University. The Ohio State Strategic Partners involved are committed to furthering the
exposure of Black Fine Art throughout Ohio’s 88 counties, surrounding communities, and beyond through
the Culture: Black Fine Art Expo. The Culture: Black Fine Art Expo is KBK Foundation’s Signature Event. KBK
Foundation’s long-term vision is to expand this event to other strategic locations and to include other
expressions of Black Art in the future.
The Culture: Black Fine Art Expo has received support from various corporate and individual donors who
have joined KBK Foundation in this effort. The Culture: Black Fine Art Expo is open to the public for a
nominal price and will take place September 30th through October 2nd.
A special appreciation to this year’s curators, nationally renowned artist Stuart McClean as National Curator
& Art Director and Lyn Logan-Grimes as Local Curator.
Please contact KBK Foundation at 614.476.3548 or culture@kbkenterprises.net for more information. For
individual ticket packages please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-black-fine-art-expo-registration.

15th Annual Legends & Legacies
2022-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join us for the 15th annual Legends and Legacies Ceremony and Reception. This year we honor Ohio State’s Executive Vice President and Provost Melissa Gilliam, MD, Senior Vice President for the Office of Student Life Melissa Shivers, PhD an dSenior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletic Director Gene Smith!

An Evening with the Sweet Remains
2022-10-15 20:00 - 22:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The Sweet Remains is driven by forceful lyrical and melodic writing, and their lush harmonies have been compared to the likes of Simon and Garfunkel, the Eagles, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Although Rich Price, Greg Naughton, and Brian Chartrand had thriving solo careers, a chance jam session in 2008 led to them forming The Sweet Remains. Each of these gifted singer-songwriters contributes to the writing and harmonies that define the band’s sound.
Presented in partnership with Six String Concerts

Soar on Saturdays
2022-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
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.
Hip Hop clasess begin on February 18, 2023 and end on March 25, 2023
In partnership with BalletMet
Registration

After School Program - Fall Session 2
2022-10-31 16:00 - 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 session that targets elementary and middle school students between the 1st and 8th grade (ages 6-13). 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.
Students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to participate in arts and tech programs including animation, digital coding and visual arts. 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.
**Autumn break – no programming November 21st – November 25th.
Program support is provided by Cardinal Health Foundation, City of Columbus, Encova, Franklin County Community Partnership, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by the Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, Honda of America Foundation, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, The Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund, U.S. Bank, and United Way of Central Ohio.

First Tuesday Tea
2022-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
First Tuesday Tea is a relaxed forum for seniors to engage in visual art, dance music, literary interests, along with social and current issues. Sessions include presentations by guest artists, lecturers, and community leaders. Ages 55+

An Evening with Roy Ayers
2022-11-05 19:00 - 21:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Roy Ayers has been on a world tour and is back in Columbus at The King Arts Complex for the first time since 2012! Mr. Ayers is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer, vibraphone player, and music producer. He began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk. He is a key figure in the acid jazz movement and has been dubbed “The Godfather of Neo Soul”. He is best known for his compositions “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”, “Searchin”, and “Running Away”.
*Each ticket includes a dinner that will be served beginning at 7 PM.
*This is a limited availability intimate concert featuring the legendary Roy Ayers. Purchase your tickets today!

Lucy Kaplansky with The Young Novelists
2022-11-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
A truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs.

Lucy Kaplansky began singing in Chicago folk music clubs as a teenager. She went to New York City, where she became involved in the city’s folk music scene and found herself singing as a duo with Shawn Colvin. After pursuing a career in clinical psychology, in the early 1990s she was pulled back into the studio by Shawn Colvin and Nanci Griffith to sing on their albums and record her first solo album, The Tide. In 1998 Kaplansky teamed with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell to form supergroup Cry Cry Cry and record some of their favorite songs written by other artists. She has nine solo albums. Last Days of Summer, released in June 2022, has been called “exquisite” (Dallas Morning News) with “…honest vocals, easy melodies, and well-crafted lyricism” (Folk Alley).

lucykaplansky.com

“New York songwriter Lucy Kaplansky is becoming the troubadour laureate of modern folk.”

–The Boston Globe

A euphoric burst of folk rock.

Ontario husband and wife duo The Young Novelists create contemporary folk songs that marry their effortless harmonies with darkly poetic lyrics and exquisitely crafted hooks. They have toured in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Their third album, In City & Country, features songs about ten small towns in Ontario and has been described as “emotional, melodic music that variously reminds me of the Jayhawks and Richard and Linda Thompson” (No Depression). Their previous album landed them a Canadian Folk Music Award for New/Emerging Artist and multiple songwriting awards.

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“Like the Decemberists, but rockier and less quirky, like Americana but quirkier and rockier, a talented Toronto outfit.”

–rock nyc

Poetry Night with Acclaimed Writer Saeed Jones! In Conversation with Poet and Scholar Marcus Jackson!
2022-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gramercy Books, 2424 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, 43209, United States
Join award-winning author of Prelude to Bruise and How We Fight for Our Lives, Saeed Jones as he shares his latest book, Alive at the End of the World. Pierced by grief and charged with history, this new poetry collection confronts our everyday apocalypses. Jones will be in conversation with fellow poet Marcus Jackson.
Registration for this free program is on Eventbrite.
KING ARTS COMPLEX, OHIO POETRY ASSOCIATION, and OHIO STATE’S CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM are Gramercy’s Community Partners for this poetry program.
In haunted poems glinting with laughter, Jones explores the public and private betrayals of life as we know it. With verve, wit, and elegant craft, he strips away American artifice in order to reveal the intimate grief of a mourning son and the collective grief bearing down on all of us.
Drawing from memoir, fiction, and persona, Jones confronts the everyday perils of white supremacy with a finely tuned poetic ear, identifying moments that seem routine even as they open chasms of hurt. Viewing himself as an unreliable narrator, Jones looks outward to understand what’s within, bringing forth cultural icons like Little Richard, Paul Mooney, Aretha Franklin and Diahann Carroll to illuminate how long and how perilously we’ve been living on top of fault lines. As these poems seek ways to love and survive through America’s existential threats, Jones ushers his readers toward the realization that the end of the world is already here–and the apocalypse is a state of being.
Saeed Jones was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up in Lewisville, Texas. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times, and GQ, and he has been featured on public radio programs including NPR’s Fresh Air, Pop Culture Happy Hour, It’s Been A Minute with Sam Sanders, and All Things Considered. He lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his dog, Caesar, and tweets @TheFerocity.
Marcus Jackson is the author of two collections of poetry: Neighborhood Register (2011) and Pardon My Heart (2018). His poems have appeared in The American Poetry Review, The New Yorker, and The New York Times Magazine, among other publications. A Cave Canem fellow, Jackson is the director of the Creative Writing Program at Ohio State University and teaches in the MFA program at Queens University in Charlotte. He lives in Columbus with his wife and daughter.
PURCHASE TICKETS

Alive at the End of the World (Paperback)

By Saeed Jones, D. a. Powell (Foreword by)
$16.95

Giving Tuesday
2022-11-29 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
We ask you to support Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022!
Welcome to the season of giving and being grateful for every blessing! Each year The King Arts Complex is proud to present and produce more than twenty-five, free to the community, high impact arts programs and fine art exhibits. There is something for everyone – from ages 4 to 94! But for The King Arts Complex, many in our community, may never experience the transformative power of the arts! That is why we are reaching out to you to ask you to support The King Arts Complex on Giving Tuesday!
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
