◈ Resident Organizations

Columbus's music and film houses, under one roof.

On 10-year anchor leases — the Lighthouse model — the city's leading music and film organizations make Idea Foundry their long-term home. They share the studios, the commons, and the campus.

Music Columbus and Atelier 411 Studios anchor the building. Every other arts organization is welcome at an affordable membership.

Inside Idea Foundry — creative workspace with exposed brick and timber
Inside Idea Foundry  /  421 W. State Street
Idea Foundry open floor — timber columns and hardwood
The Commons  /  Idea Foundry
⬡ The Organizations
Seven organizations. Music, film, and the commons.
Music Columbus Anchor organization · six offices ♩ Music
Atelier 411 Studios Anchor · film & production · two offices ◼ Film
A Tribe for Jazz Jazz advocacy & education ♩ Music
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Chamber orchestra ♩ Music
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Jazz Arts Group ♩ Music
Film Columbus Film commission & industry ◼ Film
Cinema Columbus Film festival & exhibition ◼ Film
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◈ Resident Organizations
Music & film nonprofits on long-term anchor leases
10-yr
Anchor Leases
The Lighthouse model — stability for the arts in Columbus
5+
Studios & Suites
Shared production facilities for all residents
66,000
Square Feet
The full campus, operated by Barkada
◇ Partnership
Bring your organization to the campus.

Arts nonprofits, institutional partners, and corporate partners are welcome. Anchor leases and membership tiers available.

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