Bank of America awarded a $500,000 grant to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts for the Music Hall project at 132 South Third Street in downtown Columbus. The bank said it is its largest strategic philanthropic investment in central Ohio. The grant supports the conversion of the 1859 Central Presbyterian Church building into a mid-sized performance venue.

Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with an opening anticipated in fall 2027. The funding arrives during the final stages of CAPA’s capital campaign for the project. Since 2020, Bank of America has provided $5.7 million in grants to organizations in the Columbus region.

CAPA President and CEO Chad Whittington leads the project. Andy Noll, president of Bank of America Columbus, said the bank is supporting CAPA in converting the space for community use.

Source: CAPA