Arts That Grow
Kingdom Image Arts is the leading minority arts organization, leading the country in art experience, education, exposure, and entertainment for underserved and underrepresented audiences and artists.
We use all forms of artistic disciplines to embrace individual and communal change contributing to personal wellness, economic impact, and social change.
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Art Benefits
Here's our truth - - - the Arts benefit our overall well being, improves and increases and improves quality of life, and provides economic sustainability. This is not just limited to one specific demographic but impact of the arts is translated and transcends beyond demographic, socio-economic status, education, and the zip code where an individual lives. At KIA, the arts are not only accessible to all but relevant connectors to provide a platform to curate art experiences for artistic disciplines and genres, to improve academic and education metrics creating the next generation of creatives, to provide and create a safe innovative space to commune and connect individuals, families, and seniors to art opportunities and resources, and to expose all forms of arts in unique settings using the arts as a commonality for connection.
THE ROLE ARTS PLAY
Unlike any other thing, a form of art is used in ALMOST EVERYTHING AND IN OUR NATURAL DAILY ACTIVITIES!
Music is a natural form of motivation, it is used to work out, & dance, communicate to our friends and loved ones a articulating a certain messages through lyrics, used at events, and is form of connection with groups and choirs, and keep the beat and groove moving.
Art tells the story, keeps us laughing, is in how we look, dress, and forms of self expression, is in what we eat, and provides a sense of style and identifies how we view a particular image for beauty.
Production allows us to enjoy entertainment, produces the view the stories we want to see | hear | and feel, is the camera lens to the story, is the perfect picture to display, and is the engineering and technology behind all the magic.
At KIA, through all of our 7 programs, each program touches Music, Art, & Production to share the benefits, expose individuals to all genres and styles of art for greater appreciation, and provide art creatives a platform to curate their first love and sustain their creative small business.
Kingdom Image Awards
ABOUT KIAWARDS
The Kingdom Image Awards is the nation's premier awards productions comparable to the Grammys as noted by GLOBAL ICON Twinkie Clark. The purpose of the awards is to recognize all performing arts genres, entrepreneurs, influencers, and media outlets and personalities while promoting unity across diverse communities. KIAwards recognizes and awards the artistry and work of creative artists who continue to share their talents and advance the arts in our communities. The awards provides a platform for artists, offering opportunities for networking, collaboration, diversity, education, and support.
Annually, the Kingdom Image Awards brings creatives of all genres together for a full weekend of can't miss events. Throughout the awards weekend, KIA advances the artist by providing opportunities for personal and artistry development. KIA reflects excellence in every event and program it produces.
NOMINATIONS
Nominate the best in inspirational entertainment. Categories are open to all creatives regardless of INSPIRATIONAL musical genres and styles. The awards categories are not exclusive and limited to GOSPEL or CHRISTIAN artistry. INSPIRATIONAL [CLEAN] creative artistry is welcomed and encouraged.
There are over 21 categories recognizing the best in Art Entertainment. Nominations are open to all for submission. All nominees will be included for the first round of submissions. Nominees will be required to submit materials to be included in the 2nd and Final rounds.
For category descriptions and to submit your nomination - click below.
KIA Academy Membership
Through its Voting, Exclusive Access, and KIA membership options, the KIA Academy represents the voices of all creative professionals - including but not limited to performers, songwriters, executives, producers, engineers, creator representatives, music educators, and more. Dedicated to ensuring the creative arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, KIA honors music's history while investing in its future through Kingdom Kidz, advocates and invest in all creatives and supports through Entrepreneur University, and celebrates artistic excellence through the Kingdom Image Awards. KIA works year round to foster a safe involving community for inspiration through art creativity.
KIA Academy Membership has now replaced public voting to be more industry peer focused and provide a more exclusive experience for all creatives. KIA Academy Membership has more benefits than voting and is active for one full year.
Let's Do This Together
Our mission is to empower all generations through the arts. This includes individuals, youth, families, undeserved populations, seniors, and creatives. One of our objectives is to make artistic programming accessible and affordable to all. Theses are just a few ways to be involved, through Time, Talent, and Treasure. We know KIA is good soil for your seed to be watered and all of your efforts go directly back to community and demographics we serve.
Testamonials
WITNESS OTHERS EXPERIENCE
“This feels like the Grammys.”
- Twinkie Clarke, KIAwards ICON Honoree
WITNESS OTHERS EXPERIENCE
“The Kingdom Image Awards in Columbus, Ohio was a time! I've been to so many events of its type and I must say the organizer and her team RANKED IN THE TOP 2 when it comes to being HOSPITABLE, DETAILED ORIENTED, CARING, ATTENTIVE... the CATERING (fat boy plug), the band, singers, audio, BRAVO.” - Darwin Hobbs, Award Winning National Recording Artist
WITNESS OTHERS EXPERIENCE
“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.”
- Jermaine Jones, Connections RJ (Business Owner & Author)
WITNESS OTHERS EXPERIENCE
“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.”
- Jermaine Jones, Connections RJ (Business Owner & Author)
Connect with Us
Email:
Center & Programming Location:
2501 Mock Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Phone:
(614) 934-5012
Center Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
except for evening programming days, check schedule for frequent updates