Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Virginian Hotel – Purnell Pettyjohn- Watercolor
May 9 - August 8
Westminster Canterbury – Nelfa McReynolds- Acrylics
May 12 - July 26
Anne White Gallery – Art & Artists of Tye River
June 6 - July 25
Up Front Gallery – JoAnne Becker
June 6 - July 25
Steel Magnolias
July 11 - July 13
Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip July
July 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
DAT Gold In aJe (7/11 Even Back Doe Lil Joe)
July 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kevin Crowe Workshop – “Taking Risks”
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SOLD OUT!!! Academy Youth Theatre : Young Actors Camp Mother Duck & The Golden Goose AM CAMP
July 14 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Teen Pottery Camp
July 14 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Academy Center of the Arts Announces Leadership Transition
June 13, 2025
Academy Center of the Arts Announces Leadership Transition
The Academy Center of the Arts announces that Geoffrey Kershner, who has served as CEO for the past decade, will…
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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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