Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Anne White Gallery – Karen and Lawrence Bowden
May 2 - May 30
Magnolia Foods – Phyllis Hollenbeck- Mixed Media
May 2 - May 30
Up Front Gallery – Mark D. Johnson
May 2 - May 30
Virginian Hotel – Purnell Pettyjohn- Watercolor
May 9 - August 8
Westminster Canterbury – Nelfa McReynolds- Acrylics
May 12 - July 26
Songs from the Wilderness: Stories for the Weary Wanderer
May 30 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wood Fire Workshop (Two Weekends)
May 31
First Fridays – June 2025
June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Big Daddy Kane with Live Band
June 6 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Amplify Showcase ft. Peter Collins
June 6 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Spring Spotlight: Youth Performing Arts at the Academy
May 23, 2025
Spring Spotlight: Youth Performing Arts at the Academy
Spring is a dynamic season for youth performing arts at the Academy Center of the Arts—filled with imagination, storytelling, and…
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2025 Annual National Juried Art Exhibition: Award Winners Announced
April 9, 2025
2025 Annual National Juried Art Exhibition: Award Winners Announced
The Academy Center of the Arts is proud to unveil the award recipients of the 2025 Annual National Juried Art…
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Celebrating Youth Art Month: Inspiring Creativity in Our Community
March 20, 2025
Celebrating Youth Art Month: Inspiring Creativity in Our Community
March is Youth Art Month, a time to celebrate the impact of the arts in education and recognize the creativity…
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The Fusion of Art and Imagination: A Look into the Pottery Studio
March 8, 2025
The Fusion of Art and Imagination: A Look into the Pottery Studio
With our Empty Bowls event fast approaching, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our pottery programs! At the…
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Announcing the 2025 Lottie Payne Stratton Award Winner: Tony Camm
February 25, 2025
Announcing the 2025 Lottie Payne Stratton Award Winner: Tony Camm
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Your Holiday Celebration, Our Space! – Rent The Music Hall for Holiday Events
November 22, 2024
Your Holiday Celebration, Our Space! – Rent The Music Hall for Holiday Events
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2025 National Juried Art Exhibition
November 19, 2024
2025 National Juried Art Exhibition
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Academy Gala 2024 Recap
October 10, 2024
Academy Gala 2024 Recap
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Fall Updates: SOLs at The Academy, Passport Program, & Kroger Community Rewards
October 2, 2024
Fall Updates: SOLs at The Academy, Passport Program, & Kroger Community Rewards
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New Venue Alert: The Music Hall at 722 Commerce St
August 15, 2024
New Venue Alert: The Music Hall at 722 Commerce St
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