To support the performing arts and the heritage of knox county beginning with the renovation, restoration and operation of the woodward opera house and to engage in any lawful art or activity permitted under the ohio revised code section 1702. 1 to 1202. 87 inclusive.

Arts & Culture , Historical Societies & Historic Preservation

Created a community and institutional partnership that formed the basis of funding a downtown historic preservation and economic development program for the restoration of the 2nd oldest theater in the united states - the woodward opera house cir 1851. initiated a multi-million dollar restoration projected for the 2nd oldest theater in the united states - the woodward opera house cir 1851, that will house a healthy local foods initiative store and cafe in a food deficient neighborhood as well as arts and conference space to support the woodward arts and community development initiative. initiated a multi-million dollar restoration project for the 1885 c. G. Cooper building that will house a healthy local foods initiative community kitchen processing facility in a food deficient neighborhood as well as arts and conference space to support the woodward arts and community development initiative.