Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Archives for February 2017

Step Afrika

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Students poured into the auditorium of Dunbar Middle School while the announcements blared over the intercom. Step Afrika dance troupe was here to perform and the excitement was audible. As first-year principal and new Academy Center of the Arts board member Derrick Brown attempted to settle the energetic crowd, a uniformed officer turned to me […]

Family Friendly Theater Troupe Coming to Lynchburg

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Barter Players Present: Great Expectations The Barter Players have been acclaimed worldwide as one of the finest theatre troupes for young people anywhere. And now, Lynchburg youth have a chance to see them in action for the first time. This March, they are taking the stage at The Academy Center of the arts to perform […]

Sharing the Love

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Last week a few Academy employees had the pleasure of participating in a community event downtown: Share the Love.  This event, hosted by Continuum of Care, takes a census of the homeless in our community but also connects them with various resource agencies.  Many people got their hair cut, received food and toiletries and were […]

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CURRENT ACADEMY HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES 9/24/21

At the Academy Center of the Arts, the health and safety of our patrons, staff, performers, and volunteers is our priority. Like you, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its current impact on our community, and are following CDC guidelines and recommendations from local authorities and the Virginia Department of Health.


In response to current CDC recommendations, the requests of our performing artists, and to protect our community, everyone entering the Academy Center of the Arts’ facilities for Academy ticketed performances, classes, and gallery activities will be required to wear a face mask as of September 17, 2021.


– Guests must remain masked at all times, however, masks can be removed momentarily only when eating or drinking.

– Masks must fit snugly and cover the wearer’s nose and mouth.

– Masks will be readily available in our lobbies, galleries, and classrooms for patrons in need.


Upcoming events that require COVID-19 Vaccination OR Proof of Negative COVID-19 Diagnostic test result are listed at academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.


Any patrons with tickets to an Academy performance that do not wish to comply with our current policies may receive a full refund through our Box Office, M-F, 12PM – 5PM, by phone at (434) 846-8499 or by email at [email protected].