Columbus, Ohio · Since 2013
Arts that grow.
A creative home for every generation. Programs for children, a stage for artists, entrepreneurs finding their footing, and a community that keeps showing up for each other.
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What brings you to KIA?
Pick your lane, we will take you straight to it.
For my family
Year round programs for kids and teens, from after school to summer camp.
Explore Kingdom Kidz →ArtistsI perform & create
Get on a real stage. Live performances at the KIA Performance Center, every month.
See Live Performance →Business OwnersGrow my business
Entrepreneur University, for people building something of their own.
Apply now →AudienceI want to attend
Showcases, concerts, and three nights of the Kingdom Image Awards.
Get tickets →PartnersLet us build together
Put your brand behind the arts and reach the whole community.
Become a partner →On the calendar
What’s coming up.
Dates, doors, and how to get in. Everything on this list is open to the public, from a free community festival to three nights of the Kingdom Image Awards.
Workforce Opportunities
3:00 to 5:00 PM · KIA Performance Center · Free interest meeting
Autumn Fest
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Willis Recreation Center · Free
The Future of Art Is Male
10:30 AM · KIA Performance Center · Lunch & Learn
Community Fish Fry
Kingdom Image Arts, 2501 Mock Road · Free
The Influence of Art
$40 · Joseph Canzini Center · 7:00 PM
Pre-Show featuring Isaac Carree
$25 · Joseph Canzini Center · 7:30 PM
Kingdom Image Awards Main Celebration
$34 to $74 · Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center · 6:30 PM
Thanksgiving Give Aways
Week of November 23 · Kingdom Image Arts · Free
Senior Luncheons
Week of December 14 to 18 · Kingdom Image Arts · Free
Artist in Residence
Now accepting applications · see the details
Our programs
Built to grow.
Each one has its own page, its own people, and its own next step. This is where they begin.
Kingdom Kidz
Two programs on Mock Road: after school with before care, S.T.E.A.M., arts, a balanced meal, and transportation from school, plus a full day summer camp.
Explore Kingdom KidzM.A.P. Academy
Music, Art, and Production for every age and every skill level. The arts are the focal point, not the boundary: photography, animation, sewing, baking, and the craft behind a show.
Learn about M.A.P.Entrepreneur University
For entrepreneurs and small business owners building something of their own, taught by people who have done it.
See the next cohortLive Performance Series
Live concerts at the KIA Performance Center, at least once a month, spanning every genre from spoken word to instrumental sets.
See the series
Together we grow
We are here for them, and we want to reach more.
Every program, every stage, every award exists for the community we serve. Thirteen years in, we are just getting started, and we need you to help us do more.
Why we exist
The arts, used as a realistic model to shift what a community believes is possible.
Our mission
Kingdom Image Arts empowers all generations through inspirational arts, performances, education, and influential programming contributing to personal wellness, economic impact, and social change.
Our vision
To use the arts as a realistic model to shift social paradigms by becoming the primary multidisciplinary hub for creative excellence.
The people behind it
Who you are trusting with your kids and your dollars.
Thirteen years of this has names attached to it. The full team, with bios and headshots, lives on our About page.
In their words
The room, in their words.
From the artists, honorees, and guests who have been through the doors.
"This feels like the Grammys."
"The Kingdom Image Awards in Columbus was a time. I have been to so many events of its type, and the organizer and her team ranked in the top 2 for being hospitable, detail oriented, caring, and attentive. The catering, the band, the singers, the audio. Bravo."
"The KIA production has proven to be incredibly uplifting to me. It is more than just a production. It energizes, lightens, and yes, is healing to me."
"I had a blast at my first ever Kingdom Image Awards production. The red carpet experience was out of my comfort zone, but I took up the charge to live in the moment. Well done, per usual."
"This is one of a kind performing arts center. Love, love, love."
"This feels like the Grammys."
"The KIA production has proven to be incredibly uplifting to me. It is more than just a production. It energizes, lightens, and yes, is healing to me."
Questions
The things people ask most.
Written the way a parent, an adult taking a class, a founder, a donor, or a volunteer would actually type it into Google or ask a chatbot. Still stuck? Call (614) 934-5012.
For parents
What afterschool programs are in Columbus for kids ages 5 to 13?
Kingdom Image Arts runs Kingdom Kidz at 2501 Mock Road for ages 5 to 13, Monday through Friday. Before care runs 7:00 to 8:30am and afterschool runs 2:30 to 6:00pm, with S.T.E.A.M. academic support, music, art, production, and a balanced meal. We provide transportation from school within the 43211, 43219 and 43224 zip codes, and we follow the Columbus City Schools calendar for closures. Summer camp runs separately.
How much does Kingdom Kidz cost, and are scholarships available?
Contact us for current rates. Scholarships cover part or all of tuition for families who qualify, and no family is turned away for cost. Apply on the Kingdom Kidz page or call us.
When does summer camp enrollment open?
Summer camp enrollment opens each spring, usually in February. Add your name on the Kingdom Kidz page and we will email you the day it opens.
For adults: M.A.P. Academy
Are there art, music, or production classes for adults in Columbus?
Yes. M.A.P. Academy is open to every age and every skill level, adults included, at 2501 Mock Road. Music covers singing, playing, writing, and recording. Art covers drawing and design, photography, animation, sewing, and baking. Production covers lighting, sound, video, radio, and content built for a screen. Classes are taught by working artists.
Do I need any experience to take a M.A.P. Academy class?
No. Every session is built for all skill levels, and most people who walk in have never taken a class in the thing they signed up for. The arts are the focal point, not the boundary: if you have never held the instrument, the camera, or the sewing machine, that is the room you are meant to be in.
When can I start, and how often do sessions run?
Classes run across three sessions a year: Spring, Summer, and Fall / Winter. So there is never more than a few months before the next way in. Register on the M.A.P. Academy page and we will tell you the moment the next session opens.
How much does M.A.P. Academy cost?
Contact us for current rates by session. M.A.P. is built to be reachable at every skill level and every income, so ask us before you count yourself out. Email info@kiarts.live or call (614) 934-5012.
For adults: Entrepreneur University
Is there a small business program in Columbus for new entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneur University at Kingdom Image Arts runs weekly courses with an Academic Dean across four quarters a year, for owners at every stage from the first plan to a company that sustains itself. You leave with a full business portfolio, real documents and assets rather than notes.
Do I have to be an artist to join Entrepreneur University?
No. It is open to any owner in any field: a storefront, a service business, a trade, a nonprofit idea. Artists and entertainment professionals are one of the audiences we serve, never the requirement.
What does the curriculum actually cover?
Thirteen areas, going deeper each quarter: Education, Health and Wellness, Business Operations, Legal, Marketing, Finances, Project Management, Intellectual Property, Technology, Human Resources, Real Estate, Career Opportunities, and Business Partnerships.
What if I only have an idea and no business yet?
That is a starting point, not a disqualifier. The program is built to move someone from an idea to a business they own, and each quarter steps both the business and your investment in it up a level.
When does the next cohort start, and what does it cost?
Register on the Entrepreneur University page and we will send you the next start date and current rates. KIA Academy members take part tuition free for the full year of their membership.
Who do I talk to before I sign up?
Email dwhiteside@kiarts.live for Entrepreneur University, info@kiarts.live for M.A.P. Academy, or call (614) 934-5012 and ask for the program by name.
For donors and volunteers
Is Kingdom Image Arts a registered nonprofit?
Yes. Kingdom Image Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Columbus, Ohio, serving the community through the arts since 2013. Grantmakers and major donors can request our determination letter and financials through the contact page.
How do I volunteer at Kingdom Image Arts or the Awards?
Sign up on the Get Involved page. Tell us your interests and availability, and a program manager will match you to where you fit and invite you to orientation.
Is my donation tax deductible, and where does it go?
Yes, gifts are tax deductible and you receive a receipt automatically. Every dollar supports a named program with real people behind it, and our annual report shows the breakdown.
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