McCoy Center for the Arts

What McCoy Center for the Arts does

McCoy Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts center located on the New Albany-Plain Local School District campus in New Albany, Ohio. Founded in 2008 through a Joint Operating Agreement among the New Albany Community Foundation, the City of New Albany, Plain Township, and the school district, the 35,000-square-foot facility houses the 786-seat Irving E. Schottenstein Theatre, the 130-standing-capacity Mershad Hall, the Ellen and David Ryan Lobby, and an 80-standing Dance Studio. The octagonal theatre was designed by Westlake, Reed & Leskowsky with variable acoustic environments engineered by Jaffe Holden Acoustics, allowing the same space to be reconfigured for music, dance, and theatre. The center presents a diverse calendar of programming — touring concerts, comedy, dance, theatre, family events, the National Geographic Live lecture series, and a Sensory Friendly Series — and is open to school, community, and rental use.

Daily operations, ticketing, marketing, and event coordination are outsourced to CAPA (Columbus Association for the Performing Arts) under a contract that began in 2013. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining individual ticket sales (via the CAPA Ticket Center), an Annual Fund donation program, corporate sponsorships, named theatre seat donations ($500-$1,000 per seat), venue rentals, planned gifts and bequests, and an annual fundraising gala (the McCoy Center Soirée). Customers span individual patrons in central Ohio, the New Albany-Plain Local School District, corporate and community organizations hosting events, and touring artists and ensembles such as Joshua Bell, Herbie Hancock, Audra McDonald, and The Temptations and The Four Tops. The center's governance rests with a 15-member Board of Trustees comprising three appointees from each of the four founding stakeholders plus three self-appointed members.

Name

McCoy Center for the Arts

Legal name

Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, Inc.

Website

https://mccoycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McCoy Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts venue in New Albany, Ohio, presenting concerts, theatre, dance, comedy, lectures, and sensory-friendly programming to central Ohio patrons. Operations are managed by CAPA under a public-private partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Arts education programming
• Event venue rental
• Community arts center
• Nonprofit performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

New Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to performances and events at the McCoy Center, facilitated through the CAPA Ticket Center.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Recurring unrestricted donations to support operations and current priorities at the McCoy Center.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnership packages for businesses to promote their brand, reach targeted markets, and align with the premier performing arts center in central Ohio.
4. Venue Rentals: Rental income from organizations using McCoy Center spaces including the Schottenstein Theatre, Mershad Hall, Ellen and David Ryan Lobby, and Dance Studio. Rates depend on spaces used, duration, and nonprofit status.
5. Named Theatre Seats: One-time donations of $1000 for Orchestra Level or $500 for Balcony Level seats in the Schottenstein Theatre, permanently recognized with engraved plaques.
6. Planned Gifts & Bequests: Legacy gifts including bequests, gifts of insurance and retirement funds, and gifts providing lifetime income.
7. Gala (McCoy Center Soirée): Annual fundraising gala event that plays a pivotal role in the center's success.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The McCoy Center for the Arts operates a 35,000 square foot performing arts facility in New Albany, Ohio, presenting music, theatre, dance, comedy, film, lectures, and educational programming. The venue comprises the 786-seat Irving E. Schottenstein Theatre, Mershad Hall (130 standing), Ellen and David Ryan Lobby, and a Dance Studio (80 standing), with day-to-day operations managed by CAPA and ticketing handled through the CAPA Ticket Center. Supporting offerings include venue rental, corporate sponsorships, annual fund donations, named-seat programs, planned gifts, and an annual fundraising gala.

Product overview

The McCoy Center for the Arts is a single, unified performing arts venue (not a software platform) offering world-class performance and event hosting services. The core offering is venue access and event programming, including the 786-seat Irving E. Schottenstein Theatre, Mershad Hall, Dance Studio, and the Ellen and David Ryan Lobby. The center presents diverse programming across music, theatre, dance, comedy, film, and lectures through partnerships with organizations like the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, local school theatre departments, and touring performers. Additional services include venue rental, donation programs with named seat opportunities, and an online photo gallery documenting past events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Irving E. Schottenstein Theatre Main performance venue with 786 seated capacity, featuring professional-grade acoustics designed by Jaffe Holden Acoustics, designed as a multi-use facility for music, dance, and theatre performances with variable acoustic environments.
• Mershad Hall Event space with 130 standing capacity, available for rental for various functions and gatherings.
• Ellen and David Ryan Lobby Main entrance and lobby space with variable capacity, designed with elliptical shape and transparent architecture providing natural light, used for gatherings, performances, and special events.
• Dance Studio Dance studio space with 80 standing capacity, designed for dance rehearsals and performances.
• Event Programming Curated programming including comedy, dance, family-friendly shows, film screenings, music performances, theatre productions, sensory-friendly series, and lecture series presented by various community organizations.
• Venue Rental Services Rental program allowing external organizations to book McCoy Center spaces for performances, rehearsals, meetings, lectures, debates, competitions, films, receptions, and special events. Rates vary based on space, duration, and nonprofit status.
• National Geographic Live Series Lecture series featuring explorers, filmmakers, and scientists including Terry Virts, Nizar Ibrahim, and Bryan Smith with multimedia presentations.
• Annual Fund Donation Program Recurring donation program supporting operations and current priorities, with gifts accepted online, by mail, and by phone. Named theatre seat program available with plaques at $1,000 (Orchestra Level) or $500 (Balcony Level).
• McCoy Center Soirée (Annual Fundraising Gala) Annual fundraising gala event that plays a pivotal role in the McCoy Center's success through ticket sales and sponsorships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving New Albany and surrounding communities with artistic excellence through entertainment, enrichment, and education

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAPA (Columbus Association for the Performing Arts)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2008CAPA manages the daily operations of the McCoy Center, including ticketing services through the CAPA Ticket Center. Volunteers are trained to cover all CAPA events at all CAPA-managed venues including the McCoy Center. CAPA also handles marketing and event coordination.
• New Albany Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007One of four founding stakeholders under the Joint Operating Agreement. Provided $2 million in funding from private donors and manages designated funds for the McCoy Center through the New Albany Community Foundation and the Columbus Foundation.
• City of New AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007One of four founding stakeholders under the Joint Operating Agreement. Provided $5 million in funding through tax increment financing. Appointed three members to the McCoy Center Governing Board.
• Plain TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007One of four founding stakeholders under the Joint Operating Agreement. Provided $3 million in funding through the TIF. Appointed three members to the McCoy Center Governing Board.
• New Albany-Plain Local School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007One of four founding stakeholders under the Joint Operating Agreement. Provided $5 million in funding from the 2001 bond issue. The facility is located on the school campus and serves as the anchor to the Learning Community campus. Appointed three members to the McCoy Center Governing Board.
• Columbus Children's TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that has enriched New Albany through partnerships and performed at the McCoy Center.
• Columbus City SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in educational programming presented at the McCoy Center.
• The King Arts ComplexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that has enriched programming at the McCoy Center.
• WOSUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partner organization that has collaborated on programming at the McCoy Center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: Iconic New York City multi-venue performing arts complex. Comparable to McCoy in mission and nonprofit/corporate-funding structure, but operates at vastly larger scale, with a multi-venue portfolio, national brand, and endowment that McCoy does not match.

Direct peers

• Aronoff Center for the Arts: Cincinnati's primary performing arts center (~2,700-seat proscenium plus smaller halls), nonprofit-operated with corporate sponsorship. Comparable to McCoy in being a regional single-anchor presenting venue, but at significantly larger scale within its metro.
• Ohio Theatre (Columbus): Flagship CAPA-managed venue in Columbus (~2,800 seats) presenting Broadway, concerts, and film. Direct peer because it shares operator, ticketing, sponsor base, and catchment — and effectively competes with McCoy for premium tour routing in the same metro.
• Southern Theatre (Columbus): A CAPA-managed historic theater in downtown Columbus offering performing arts programming and rentals. Direct peer because it shares the same management organization, ticketing platform, and central Ohio market as McCoy, and competes for the same touring acts and sponsors.
• Lincoln Theatre (Columbus): Historic Columbus performing arts venue managed by CAPA, hosting theater, music, dance, and community programming. Comparable to McCoy in mission (community-rooted performing arts) and operating partner (CAPA), with a similar mid-size seating profile.
• Hylton Performing Arts Center: Northern Virginia performing arts center affiliated with George Mason University, hosting music, theater, and dance. Comparable to McCoy in educational partnership model, suburban location, multi-venue campus (1,184-seat theater plus smaller halls), and donor-supported operating model.
• Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Suburban Arizona performing arts center hosting concerts, dance, and family programming with corporate and donor revenue. Comparable to McCoy in suburban affluent catchment, mixed earned/contributed revenue model, and similar seating scale.
• Meany Center for the Performing Arts: University-affiliated (~600-seat) performing arts center in Seattle presenting music, dance, and theater. Comparable to McCoy in single-mid-size-venue model, professional acoustic design, and educational/community mission.
• Palace Theatre (Columbus): CAPA-managed performing arts venue in Columbus's Gay Street district. Comparable to McCoy in programming mix (music, comedy, family) and in shared reliance on CAPA's group sales and corporate sponsorship teams, but serves a downtown rather than suburban audience.

Others

• Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA): The 501(c)(3) operator that runs daily operations, ticketing, and marketing for the McCoy Center. Adjacent enabler/partner rather than competitor; included because CAPA's broader portfolio strategy directly shapes McCoy's programming, marketing reach, and revenue potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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