Robert O’Neal Multicultural Center

Name

Robert O’Neal Multicultural Center

Legal name

Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center

Website

https://theromac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Education and Cultural Programming

NAICS

Museums (71211), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Multicultural arts education
• Community arts programs
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Youth arts apprenticeship
• Nonprofit arts center

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: ROMAC accepts donations through online forms, PayPal, Venmo (@romac1201), and Cash App ($oneal2424). Donations support the capital campaign to save and renovate the Regal Theater and general operations.
2. Membership: Lifetime membership plans available for supporters wishing to commit long-term to the organization.
3. Event Tickets: Revenue generated from ticket sales for events such as the Her Story Unveiled celebration with tiered pricing ($25, $35, $60 VIP) and the Fire Herstory Exhibition & Concert.
4. Artpreneur Pop-up Shop: The pop-up shop at 1701 Race St. in Over-the-Rhine sells merchandise and art by local artists and vendors, providing retail revenue while supporting the teen entrepreneurship training program.
5. Foundation and Government Grants: Major funders include City of Cincinnati, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Haile Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and others supporting both operating programs and capital initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ROMAC is a nonprofit multicultural arts center that delivers free and low-cost arts education classes, teen art-business apprenticeships, cultural exhibitions, community festivals, and a teen-operated retail pop-up shop, all centered on celebrating African and African American culture in Greater Cincinnati. It is currently raising capital to establish a permanent home in the renovated historic Regal Theatre.

Product overview

The Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center (ROMAC) is a multi-use arts organization offering a portfolio of programs rather than a unified technology product. Core offerings include the ARTreprenuer Program (teen apprenticeship in art business), ART 4 US (free public art classes), and the Artpreneur Pop-up Shop (retail experience for teens). Gallery exhibitions include FIRE: Herstory, Habari Gani, and Lens of History. Planned facilities include a makerspace, coworking offices, and renovated historic theatre at the Regal Theatre location. Programs are supported by partnerships with Queen City Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and various community organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARTprenuer: ROMAC's Teen Apprenticeship and Entrepreneurship Program that teaches youth the business side of art and provides a platform for young artists and creative professionals aged 13 to 21.
• Arts 4 Us
• ROMAC STREAM
• Artpreneur Pop-up Shop

Products and services

• ARTprenuer Program Year-long teen apprenticeship and entrepreneurship program for youth aged 13–21 teaching the business side of art, including art creation, marketing, technology integration, sales, and financial literacy. Participants receive competitive salaries and work 15–25 hours monthly.
• Arts 4 Us Free public art classes for youth, families, and adults covering visual arts, performing arts, and textile arts, offered at Lincoln Recreation Center and other community facilities.
• Artpreneur Pop-up Shop Retail pop-up shop at 1701 Race St. in Over-the-Rhine where teens and young adults aged 13–20 gain hands-on experience operating a retail space while showcasing merchandise and art by local artists and vendors.
• ROMAC STREAM Holistic education program covering Science, Technology, Reading, Entrepreneurship, Art, and Mathematics, developed in partnership with Queen City Foundation for 6th–8th grade students to address education gaps during the academic year.
• Cincy Sanaa Festival Outdoor and indoor multicultural art festival featuring live performances, art activities, food vendors, giveaways, and cultural experiences celebrating the diversity of Cincinnati's arts community.
• Her Story Unveiled Women's History Month event celebrating African American women's history and contributions through fireside chats, networking brunch, marketplace, exhibition, and concert featuring jazz, blues, R&B, and hip-hop performances.
• ROMAC Galleries Ongoing gallery programming representing the best of regional work, featuring exhibitions such as FIRE: Herstory, Habari Gani, and Lens of History that celebrate artists and their unique perspectives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 20-30 students annually through ARTprenuer program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• The Port (Port Authority of Greater Cincinnati)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROMAC is collaborating with The Port Authority to save and renovate the historic Regal Theater in the West End. The 17,000 sq. ft. structure and 20,000 sq. ft. addition will house ROMAC, offices for The Katalyst Group, and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs.
• Cincinnati Museum CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Lens of History exhibition and the original 2013 retrospective of Robert O'Neal's work. Partner in community programming.
• African American Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Her Story Unveiled Women's History Month celebration and general community initiatives.
• Queen City FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing educational opportunities to minority students. Collaborates with ROMAC on STREAM programming and serves as resource for Queen City Foundation teens in the ARTprenuer program.
• Cincinnati Black Theatre CosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner arts organization supporting the multicultural arts ecosystem in Cincinnati.
• Cincinnati Music AcceleratorsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting music and arts development in the Cincinnati region.
• Katalyst (The Katalyst Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic and brand development company that will have offices in the renovated Regal Theater facility alongside ROMAC.
• Cincinnati Recreation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing facilities (Lincoln Recreation Center) for free public art classes and community programming.
• The Noir CollectivesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting the Her Story Unveiled Women's History Month celebration.
• Uncle Nearest Premium WhiskeysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand sponsor providing support for the Her Story Unveiled event cocktail reception.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ArtsWave: Greater Cincinnati's primary community arts funder and a current ROMAC funder. Comparable as an ecosystem player supporting the same regional arts organizations, though ArtsWave is itself a funder rather than a programming peer.

Direct peers

• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: Cincinnati-based cultural and educational institution focused on African American history and social justice. Directly comparable as a Black-heritage-centered cultural institution with educational programming in the same metro.
• Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: Detroit-based museum of African American history with permanent and rotating exhibitions plus educational programming. Comparable as a major Black-heritage cultural institution combining museum, education, and community programming.
• Cincinnati Black Theatre Company: Cincinnati-based Black performing arts organization listed as a ROMAC partner. Directly comparable as a multicultural/Black-arts organization in the same city with overlapping audiences and programming.
• Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati): A Cincinnati-based contemporary art museum and cultural institution. Directly comparable as a regional arts center serving the same community and overlapping on exhibitions and programming, with ROMAC's founder previously honored at the CAC's Regional Gala.
• National Museum of African American Music: Nashville-based museum dedicated to African American music history and culture. Comparable as a Black-arts cultural institution with educational programming and performance/exhibition offerings, though operating at a different (larger) scale.
• Queen City Foundation: Cincinnati-based nonprofit serving minority students that partners with ROMAC on STREAM programming and the ARTprenuer program. Directly comparable as a Cincinnati youth-education nonprofit with overlapping community footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Art Museum: Major Cincinnati art museum with broad collections and education programs. Comparable as a Cincinnati cultural institution with overlapping education and exhibition mandates; ROMAC's founder previously served as Education Coordinator for Community Engagement.
• Cincinnati Museum Center: Regional museum complex that partnered with ROMAC on the Lens of History exhibition. Comparable as a heritage/exhibition-focused institution serving Greater Cincinnati audiences.

Regional players

• Taft Museum of Art: Cincinnati historic-house museum offering exhibitions and educational programming. Comparable as a regional cultural institution but with a different thematic focus and smaller overlap in multicultural programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theromac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robert-oneal-multicultural-art-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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