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
Learn more about Academy in Motion here.
Upcoming Community Events
June 27, 2022 – AIM at Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
July 16, 2022 – AIM at Art in the Park at Riverside Park from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (RESCHEDULED)
July 18, 2022 – AIM at Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
July 25, 2022 – AIM at Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
July 30, 2022 – AIM at CCPL Summer Reading Grand Finale at Rustburg Public Library from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
August 26 and 27, 2022 – AIM at Blackwater Music Festival at Riverfront Park (Time TBD)
Past Community Events
August 28, 2021 – Pride in the Park at Riverfront Park from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
September 11, 2021 – Day in the Park at Miller Park from 7:00 – AM – 11:00 AM
September 19, 2021 – Sundae Funday at the Pacific Life Parking Lot from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
September 21, 2021 – International Peace Day Celebration at Riverfront Park from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
October 1, 2021 – Glow Ride at Riverside Park – from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
October 2, 2021 – Out of Darkness Walk at Riverfront Park from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
October 16, 2021 – Grow A Future Fall Festival at Hunton-Randolph Community Center from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
October 23, 2021 – Lynchburg Public Library Paper Shredding & Booksale Event at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
November 22, 2021 – Community Conversations with Lynchburg City Schools St. John’s Episcopal Church from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
December 5, 2021 – AIM at Lynchburg Christmas Parade starting at Bank of the James Stadium / ends at EC Glass High School from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
December 21, 2021 – AIM at Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
February 19, 2022 – AIM at MLK JR. Day Celebration & Walk For Unity from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
March 11, 2022 – AIM at Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
April 3, 2022 – AIM at Maker Faire Lynchburg at Randolph College from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
April 9, 2022 – AIM at LAYSI Summer Blast Off at Miller Park from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
April 11, 2022 – AIM at Rustburg Public Library from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
April 13, 2022 – AIM at Staunton River Public Library from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
April 14, 2022 – AIM at Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
April 23, 2022 – AIM at All Aboard: Trains, Planes, and Automobiles at River Ridge Mall from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
May 7, 2022 – AIM at International Festival at Riverfront Park from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
June 11, 2022 – AIM at Lynchburg Parks and Rec’s Daddy Daughter Dance Party at Community Market from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
June 13, 2022 – AIM at Lynchburg Public Library at Lynchburg Public Library Main Branch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 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.
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 Sponsors