The King Arts Complex, a cultural institution on Columbus’s near east side focused on African American arts and culture, has named Corey Favor as its new president and CEO. The King Arts Complex board of trustees made the announcement on February 24, 2026, with Favor set to begin in the role on April 8.

Favor most recently served as senior director of community engagement at Columbus-based advertising firm Orange Barrel Media. He also serves on the boards of the Gateway Film Center, Columbus College of Art and Design, and the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation. Board Chair Alycia Broz said Favor “understands the history and mission of this organization” and “has a stake in our success.” Favor said he is “honored to lead this next chapter alongside artists, partners and the community” and described the organization as “a vital cultural institution, rooted in legacy and building the future.”

Favor replaces former leader Regina Ann Campbell, who was suspended from the position in June 2025 after less than a year in the role, following a board investigation. Chief Operating Officer Jevon Collins had been serving as interim director. Founded in 1987, the King Arts Complex hosts art exhibitions, performances, and programs primarily centered on African American culture and serves as an anchor institution in Columbus’s King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood.

Source: Columbus Underground