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 →The 13th annual
The Kingdom Image Awards
November 5, 6, and 7, 2026 · Columbus
The night this city says thank you out loud, in a room full of the people who earned it. The community knows who deserves it.
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 seriesOn the calendar
What's coming up.
Dates, doors, and how to get in. Everything on this list is open to the public.
Back to School Drive Thru
From 12:00 PM · 2501 Mock Road · Free kits for the first 200 students
The Future of Art Is Male
10:30 AM · KIA Performance Center · Lunch & Learn
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
Artist in Residence
Now accepting applications · see the details
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, 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 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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