YOUNGSTOWN — JAC Management will take over operation of the DeYor Performing Arts Center as part of a 10-year agreement announced Tuesday.

It’s part of a series of moves announced Tuesday designed to strengthen the financial stability of area arts organizations and the venues where they perform.

“These organizations do not survive without moves like we’ve made that we’re announcing today,” JAC Owner / President Eric Ryan said at a news conference Tuesday.

JAC will take over day-to-day operations at the DeYor complex, which includes Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Ford Family Recital Hall and Eleanor Beecher Flad Pavilion. It also will work to bring more national touring acts to the complex, similar to the work it’s done at the Youngstown city-owned venues Covelli Centre, Youngstown Foundat

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