Maroon Arts Group

Maroon Arts Group Maroon Arts Group is a community organization that strives to bring conscious, cultural programs to the city of Columbus.

We’re back again with one of our Favs Monica Lewis 🧘🏾‍♀️✨ Monica brings 8+ years of experience guiding folks through in...
05/06/2026

We’re back again with one of our Favs Monica Lewis 🧘🏾‍♀️✨

Monica brings 8+ years of experience guiding folks through intentional movement + restorative sound journeys, blending yoga and sound bath meditation to help you slow down, release, and reconnect.

This is a moment to come back to yourself.

📅 May 9th | 9A - 10A
📍 MPACC BoxPark - 925 Mt. Vernon Ave.
💫 Free & open to the public

Pull up with your mat let’s move!

🧘🏾‍♀️✨ Yoga Outside the Box is BACK!The real is back~!We’re kicking off the 2026 season on May 2nd with our first yogi M...
04/27/2026

🧘🏾‍♀️✨ Yoga Outside the Box is BACK!

The real is back~!We’re kicking off the 2026 season on May 2nd with our first yogi Monica Lewis.

Monica brings 8+ years of experience guiding folks through intentional movement + restorative sound journeys, blending yoga and sound bath meditation to help you slow down, release, and reconnect.

This is a moment to come back to yourself.

📅 May 2nd | 9A - 10A
📍 MPACC BoxPark - 925 Mt. Vernon Ave.
💫 Free & open to the public

Pull up with your mat and your people. Let’s move.

We can’t let the day pass without giving honor to one who doesn’t care to be recognized but deserves all the recognition...
04/15/2026

We can’t let the day pass without giving honor to one who doesn’t care to be recognized but deserves all the recognition. The Baltimorean who has made columbus her home. She might be small in stature but mighty in creativity, leadership, and everything that matters. Please join us in wishing our favorite founder and leader Sheri “the boss” Neale a warm happy birthday. We love you Sheri.

Attention all MAG Village! It's almost time for BoxPark season, and we could use your help to get ready. On April 25th, ...
04/13/2026

Attention all MAG Village! It's almost time for BoxPark season, and we could use your help to get ready. On April 25th, join us for our Beautification Day where we will spruce up the area and make sure the park looks its best. There will be weeding and mulching and planting...Oh MY!

Even better, you'll get to meet other great folks in the community who share your passion for making this place even more beautiful than it already is. Plus, light refreshments will be available. So come on down and let's show BoxPark some love on April 25th 10A - 2P

Today we get to celebrate our CreativeNChief . Year after year Marshall stands tall for all things Black & Creative. We ...
03/25/2026

Today we get to celebrate our CreativeNChief . Year after year Marshall stands tall for all things Black & Creative. We are fortunate to have him as a thought leader, artist and friend. Help us celebrate Marshall L. Jr. Shorts! Happy Birthday from your MAG family.🎊🎉🎂‼️

02/25/2026

As Black History Month comes to a close and MAG reflects on our 10-year anniversary, we are reminded of the wealth of community and creativity we are fortunate to be part of. About five years ago, a conversation among creative minds led to gathering Columbus-based artists to recreate James Weldon Johnson's "Lift Every Voice and Sing" to commemorate this history. The result was a beautiful montage showcasing some of the city's best and brightest. We are grateful for this intergenerational wealth of talent we have and can't wait to share more memories this year.

"LIFT EVERY VOICE & SING"
James Weldon Johnson (writer)
John Weldon Johnson (composer)

Producer's Note by Cedric Easton
"When re-imagining this great work by the Johnson brothers, it was (and is) my intention to surround this beautiful melody with a synergetic gumbo that explores various expressions articulated by us, black people. The cornerstone of this arrangement is heavily steeped in our Black American rhythm and blues tradition. However, the arrangement includes various spices such as Afro Cuban percussion, Brazilian guitar and South African styled choral singing. It is my intention to respectfully engage the listener's previous and present sense of identity, belonging and tradition while equally challenging the listener to embrace an addendum to the aforementioned; and perhaps see (and/or hear) further. This is to say, we have come AND we are still coming..."

Vocalists:
Najoura |
T.Wong |
Adria Shahid |
Schulyer Johnson |
Renee Dion |
Quan Howell |

Videographer:
FulRay Productions

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Maroon Arts Group
PRODUCER: Cedric Easton

ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT: Cedric Easton
MUSIC SUPERVISION: Cedric Easton
RECORDING ENGINEER: Eric O'Neill with Oranjudio Studio
MIXING ENGINEER: RoyalhouseEnt.
MASTERING ENGINEER: Storm9000

INSTRUMENTATION:
Cedric Easton (background vox, bass, drum, keyboard synth)
Flavio Silva (acoustic & electric guitar)
Jacob Holloway IV (e. rhodes)
Robert Mason (organ)
Trevor Brown (auxiliary synthesizers)

Fam! Not gonna lie. This giving Tuesday hits different, for many reasons. But first, can we bend your ear for a moment? ...
12/02/2025

Fam! Not gonna lie. This giving Tuesday hits different, for many reasons. But first, can we bend your ear for a moment?

Culture isn’t a luxury.
It’s how we survive. It’s how we plan. It’s how we dream. It’s how we Maroon. When everything else is crumbling, culture is what holds us together. That’s why we need your help.

The Moment We’re In
Right now, arts organizations are fighting for survival. Nonprofits are struggling. We know everyone’s carrying something heavy.

But that’s exactly when we need each other most. That’s when we need spaces and sanctuary to create, to organize, to Maroon together.

In 2026, we’re launching a campaign to honor both milestones:
- 10 years of Maroon Arts Group answering the call.
- 100 years of the Pythian Theatre being space and sanctuary for Black cultural production.

Two Ways to Support Today
Whether you want to give right now or commit for the future, we’ve made it easy:

GIVE TODAY
Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift
→ [maroonartsgroup.com/support]
and
Commit to a PLEDGE FOR 10 x 10
Commit to supporting us in 2026
→ [ maroonartsgroup.com/10x10]

Every contribution, whether it’s a $10 donation today or a $1,000 pledge for 2026, brings us one step closer to establishing a lasting sanctuary for Black Cultural Production and Art in Columbus. On top of giving we are planning a host of events and opportunities to connect and build with us.

We are Maroon.
10 years of freedom dreams. 100 years of legacy. 100 more.

Autumn is upon us and while we hate to see summer go we welcolme the transition. Elizabeth Wangugi ( ) is here to help u...
09/25/2025

Autumn is upon us and while we hate to see summer go we welcolme the transition. Elizabeth Wangugi ( ) is here to help us close out our BoxPark season with grace and love. We are grateful for everyone who showed up to reset, bless and bring the calm to MPACC BoxPark.

Join us for the final YOGA OUTSIDE THE BOX with Maroon Arts Group! 🧘🏾‍♂️✨

📅 September 27th | ⏰ 9-10 AM
📍MPACC BoxPark 925 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203

Rain = Canceled
Let’s move, breathe, and build together.
Always It's Free and open to the public!





Fam! Between getting rained out last week, summer officially ending, and just the world, we're are going to need all the...
09/25/2025

Fam! Between getting rained out last week, summer officially ending, and just the world, we're are going to need all the we can get. So we are closing out the season with something extra special!

We're doubling up this Sunday featuring two of Columbus' dopest bands:
🎷 The Deal Breakers ()
🎹 The Liquid Crystal Project ( )

And that’s not all
is on deck get to curate the vibes, and
of course The Pickett Sisters ( ) are back to get the whole block moving.
Also the gallery will be open so make sure you stop in to check out the work of Dejiah Archie-Davis ( ( )

Last week before the wind took our wings it was standing room only so get there early!
Bring your chair, bring your people, and come vibe with us one last time before the season ends.

Please Note** We will be starting early this week.

Details:
📍 MPACC BoxPark | 925 Mount Vernon Ave
📅 Sunday, Sept 29
⏰ 3:30 PM–7PM
Music + Line Dance at 3:30 PM
Live Band starts at 4:30PM
✊🏾Free & open to the public!

See you Sunday.

Our Final Double Header of the BoxPark Season for WELLNESS OUTSIDE THE BOX!Join us this Saturday, September 20th, for an...
09/17/2025

Our Final Double Header of the BoxPark Season for WELLNESS OUTSIDE THE BOX!

Join us this Saturday, September 20th, for another double dose of wellness at MPACC BoxPark!

🧘🏾‍♂️ Yoga Outside the Box

9–10 AM w/ Malik Willoughby ( .willoughby )

Kickstart your morning with grounding movement and breath.

🏋🏾‍♂️ Fitness Outside the Box

10–11 AM w/ Dr. Terron Banner ( .terronb )

We're closing out the season with love + movement!

📍 925 Mt. Vernon Ave. | Free + Open to the Public

Rain = Canceled

Let’s move, breathe, and build together.

As always Free and open to the public! In the event of rain, dates will automatically be canceled.




It's a lot going on in the world! Come and get your healing.Meet your Yogi for this Saturday, Kaiti Sekhem! Her unique b...
09/12/2025

It's a lot going on in the world! Come and get your healing.

Meet your Yogi for this Saturday, Kaiti Sekhem!

Her unique blend of AfraKemetic power postures, breathing exercising, qi gong, and affirmations are designed to empower and transform. Currently, she teaches yoga to children of all ages, school teachers, elders, developmentally disabled adults,
Come and get your Free at YOGA OUTSIDE THE BOX with Maroon Arts Group! 🧘🏾‍♂️✨

📅 Sept 13th | ⏰ 9-10 AM
📍 925 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203

As always Free and open to the public! In the event of rain, dates will automatically be canceled.


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