33 West Church Street Newark, Ohio
In the fall of 2021 NOCA opened an arts education center located downtown Newark. The space currently offers private music lesson studios, a box office, and the IDEA Lab (Interactive Digital Education and Arts Laboratory). The space is the epicenter for NOCA's educational activities where students from Central Ohio will learn technical skills in the arts to enhance personal and employment outcomes. Please consider supporting our fundraising efforts by making a donation on this page.
The IDEA Lab (Interactive Digital Education and Arts Laboratory) is home to NOCA's classroom education. The classes here focus on technology in the arts and employment preparation as well as providing the community a creative space to exercise skills and hone crafts. NOCA's intention is to connect creatives with professionals and to provide resources and experience
The space provides music lesson studios for teachers and students. Martin Music initiated a history of music lessons in this building, beginning in 1951, where they taught lessons for nearly three decades. NOCA is continuing the legacy of arts education by offering reservable practice rooms, one-on-one instruction, and collaborative workspace.