Upcoming Shows
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
February 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$19 – $65
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Historic Academy Theatre
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First Fridays - Alpha Massaquoi & Robert Pennix
February 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
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Ann White Academy Gallery
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ToNY CaMM's "THAT NEW FUNK" Tour Show
February 6 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$15 – $18
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The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street
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Creatures & Cocktails
February 11 - August 26
$10
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The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street
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Girly Pop Dance Party
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$10
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The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street
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Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour
February 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$20 – $67
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Historic Academy Theatre
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Guided by Grace: Celebrating Black History at the Academy
February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
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Historic Academy Theatre
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Tartan Terrors
February 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$20 – $43
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Historic Academy Theatre
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Cirque Kalabante - Afrique en Cirque
March 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$15 – $60
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Historic Academy Theatre
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Browse Our Upcoming Classes
Feb
05
Linear Perspectives
February 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$110
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Peggy Burruss Art Studio
Feb
05
Intro to Video Game Design : Build Your First Game
February 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$100
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Printmaking Studio – Arts & Education Building
Feb
07
Saturday Clay Day: Heart Wreath
February 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
$20
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
13
Tea Bowl Workshop with Brett Thomas
February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$120
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
13
Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip February
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$30
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Peggy Burruss Art Studio
Feb
21
Pet Portrait Workshop
February 21 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$45
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Peggy Burruss Art Studio
Feb
21
Saturday Clay Day: Decorative Window Bud Vase
February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
$20
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
23
Clay Exploration
February 23 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$180
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
23
Pottery Basics & Beyond
February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$180
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
24
Ted's Tuesdays
February 24 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$180
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
24
Young Potters: Beginning Throwing and Hand Building
February 24 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$150
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
24
Beginning & Intermediate Pottery
February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$180
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
25
Wednesday Independent Studio
February 25 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$135
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
25
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
February 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$180
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Feb
26
Beginning Hand Building
February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$180
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May Carter Pottery Studio
Art You Love, Just a Click Away – Explore Our Galleries on Artistica.shop
Visit our gallery Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

June By Ramey Campbell
Oil landscapes that capture the serene beauty of the countryside. View this piece + the full collection on Artistica.Shop

James River at the Blue Ridge Parkway
Ramey Campbell’s oils capture nature’s moods in bold color and texture, inviting you to wander through every season.

Red Oaks, Swoope, VA
Where countryside moments linger — capturing the fleeting moods of light, season, and place.
Get Involved
Looking for ways to support the Academy? Whether you'd like to donate your time or make a financial contribution, there are plenty of ways you can get involved.
Current Exhibits
Virginian Hotel - Beverly Flynn- Digital Art
November 14, 2025 - February 13, 2026
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Magnolia Foods - Cheyanna Roca- Mixed Media
December 1, 2025 - February 5, 2026
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Westminster Canterbury - Lori Leist - Acrylic Paintings
January 23 - March 11
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First Fridays - Alpha Massaquoi & Robert Pennix
February 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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About The Academy
Our mission is to serve our community through arts and culture, and we believe that our programming is essential for a thriving community, as it can lead to improved grades for students, increased memory retention rates for seniors, and a decreased poverty rate.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors! Your support allows us to enrich our community and provide a destination where the arts can thrive.