CAPA Receives $180,000 PNC Foundation Grant for Historic Theatre Centennials
The multiyear grant funds free community programs at Columbus's Palace, Ohio, and Lincoln theatres.
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts has received received a three-year, $180,000 grant from the PNC Foundation in support of its celebration of the 100-year anniversary of three of its historic theatres in Columbus – the Palace (2026), Ohio (2028), and Lincoln (2028) theatres.
The grant will support free community programs and events offered throughout the three years of the Centennial Celebrations, ensuring that CAPA's Centennial Celebrations will serve the entire community. These programs will engage participants with the rich history of the arts in Columbus and offer accessible opportunities to experience joyful and enriching performances and to participate directly in the creation and practice of art.
“PNC's commitment to CAPA and the arts, both in central Ohio and beyond, is remarkable. We are honored to have earned its continued support, in this instance for our Centennial Celebrations,” said Chad Whittington, CAPA President and CEO. “CAPA considers these Centennial Celebrations to be a testimony to the Columbus community and its support of the arts and of these historic spaces. This grant will ensure that we engage and thank as many community members as possible over these three years.”
Free community programming offered throughout our Centennial Celebrations will include:
- Events in each theatre to celebrate its anniversary, featuring tours, performances, and more: Palace (fall 2026), Ohio (spring 2028), and Lincoln (fall 2028).
- An event to celebrate the release of a new documentary about the theatres, including a screening of the film.
- Community arts days in each theatre, including a free educational performance and pre-show activities.
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Hadestown: Teen Edition Weathervane Theatre Academy at Weathervane Playhouse (6/25-6/28) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (8/22-8/22) |
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Beetlejuice Ohio Theatre (4/16-4/18) |
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The John Eufinger Symphony Series Presents… Central Ohio Symphony - American 250 Symphony Concert The Avalon Theatre (7/12-7/12) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (7/25-7/25) |
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Dirty Talk Shadowbox Lice (4/12-8/15) |
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Sombr Nationwide Arena (11/08-11/08) |
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Neko Case Coming To E.J. Thomas Hall On November 7th EJ Thomas Hall (11/07-11/07) |
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35MM Abbey Theatre of Dublin (7/10-7/12) |
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The Jungle Book Kids Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |