Academy in Motion

Academy in Motion is a mobile arts program that seeks to impact members of the Greater Lynchburg community by providing arts access to groups and individuals with barriers that would otherwise prevent exposure to the arts on our physical campus.

In partnership with other local nonprofit organizations and social service partners, art instruction can now be executed at community centers, senior living facilities, public spaces, detention centers, and community convenings through Academy in Motion.
The Academy in Motion program brings the following arts activities to off-site locations for arts outreach
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Handbuilding Clay
  • Crafts
  • and More

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Community Events

Upcoming Community Events

March 23, 2023 – LCS Financial Freedom Workshops at Heritage High School from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

March 26, 2023 – Lynchburg Maker Faire 2023 at Randolph College from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

March 29, 2023 – Jamerson Memorial Library at Appomattox Branch from 11:00 AM- 1:00PM

March 30, 2023 – LCS Financial Freedom Workshops at Heritage High School from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

March 31, 2023 – Homeschool Day at D-Day Memorial from 10:00 AM- 3:00PM

April 6, 2023 – LCS Financial Freedom Workshops at Heritage High School from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

April 10, 2023 – Campbell County Public Library at Timbrook Branch from 11:00 AM- 1:00PM

April 11, 2023 – Campbell County Public Library at Brookneal Branch from 11:00 AM- 1:00PM

April 12, 2023 – Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

April 13, 2023 – Campbell County Public Library at Altavista Branch from 11:00 AM- 1:00PM

April 13, 2023 – LCS Financial Freedom Workshops at Heritage High School from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

April 14, 2023 – Campbell County Public Library at Rustburg Branch from 11:00 AM- 1:00PM

April 22, 2023 – Garden Gnome Zine & Art Fair at Academy Center of the Arts from 12:00 PM- 5:00PM

May 6, 2023 – International Festival at Riverfront Park from 11:00 AM- 4:00PM

May 13, 2023 – Art in the Park at Riverside Park from 10:00 AM- 3:00PM

Recent Community Events

March 16, 2023 – LCS Financial Freedom Workshops at Heritage High School from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

February 25, 2023 – Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

February 18, 2023 – MLK Walk for Unity at Fifth and Federal streets from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

December 17, 2022 – Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

November 8, 2022 – Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

November 5, 2022 – Garden Gnome Zine & Art Fair at Three Roads Brewery Lynchburg from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Renting Academy in Motion

Interested in renting Academy in Motion for a private party, birthday party, or corporate rental?

Contact Stephen Kissel at [email protected] for rates and more information.

Installation Projects

We are happy to work with you to create a unique art installation for your school. We would work with your school to select the location, medium, number of students, and time frame to install the project. These projects will take 1 week of student engagement to complete. Whether it is for a Library or Media Center, a prominent hallway, lunch room or multipurpose space, An installation is a great way to build community, promote creativity and generate excitement and school pride about their time spent in school.

Option 1 – Painted mural- designed in conjunction with
Option 2 – 3D project like a sculpture
Option 3 – Mobile – hanging/suspended in the air group project
Option 4 – a mounted collection a Photo exhibit hung like a grid

The budget for a project like this would depend on the number of students engaged and the scope of the project, but we would like to keep the project in a window of $250-$500. If you are interested in scheduling an Installation project hosted by the Academy In Motion program, please contact our Academy in Motion Manager, Stephen Kissel, at [email protected]

Academy in Motion Program Access Application

Through Academy in Motion (AIM), the Academy Center of the Arts is committed to making arts and culture accessible to all. To ensure the accessibility of our AIM program, we have created an application for groups and organizations to apply for financial assistance and to share more about their project, community, and access needs.

To apply for the AIM program to visit your organization, community center, or business, click the link below.

Academy in Motion Program Access Application

Academy in Motion Program Access Application

  • Applicant Information:

    Thanks you so much for your interest in our AIM Program. A representative will contact you soon after form submission.
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
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  • Youth (under 18), Young adults (18-35), Adults served (35-61), Seniors served (62+), and Total Expected Impact

  • Applicant Need:

    The information collected below will be used to determine the applicant’s request for financial assistance. Please know that the Academy Center of the Arts is committed to our community and is willing to work inside of any budget. Financial support is not a barrier to AIM programming, but it is always helpful as a non-profit to offset costs when possible.

  • Section Community Value:

    The information collected below will be used to learn about the organization’s potential impact of the project.
  • Individuals of Limited Income, ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) Populations, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, etc.) Populations, Individuals with Mental and Physical challenges, Military Members and Veterans, Homeless Populations, and Other
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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