Robert O’Neal Multicultural Art Center (ROMAC) was established in 2019 to celebrate African and African American arts, history and culture. The purpose of the ROMAC shall be to serve as a hub/information center for the African and African American culture and arts within the City of Cincinnati by providing programs, information, and services connectivity of multicultural arts groups. A multi-use art center, that make the space available to artists and groups who may not otherwise have access to a professionally equipped and accessible facility or the cultural mainstream and maintaining an annual arts activity calendar for the community.
The ROMAC’s mission is to celebrate, advance and preserve African and African American culture and achievement through the arts, history, and education, while also uplifting the rich diversity of artists and cultures in the region.
The ROMAC will be premier arts institution that returns arts access to the West End, provide an administrative home for Cincinnati creatives of color, and inject an economic boost to this historic neighborhood.