Feb. 26, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET
- A new nonprofit created by CAPA will manage the Franklinton-based creative hub.
- CAPA plans to invest in the space and ensure continuity for its current members.
- The partnership aims to integrate performing arts with the Idea Foundry’s focus on art, technology and entrepreneurship.
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) has signed a lease with the City of Columbus and assumed operational control of the Idea Foundry makerspace in Franklinton.
This partnership between the local performing arts organization and the city marks a new chapter for the creative hubs. It reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the city’s creative economy and supporting its artists.
A new nonprofit structure created by CAPA will manage operations at the Idea Foundry, the city’s community-driven makerspace supporting innovation at the intersection of art, technology…
