Lynchburg's Local Arts Center
Written by: Helen Treacy The Academy Center of the Arts launched its mobile arts program, Academy in Motion, with a dedication to reaching communities throughout the Greater Lynchburg area in which there are barriers to accessibility to on-site art programs. This mobile program is all made possible by a little white bus with eye-catching paintings […]
Deemed as America’s “second Independence Day”, Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19th. Combining the words “June” and “Nineteenth”, the holiday commemorates a timeless victory, the emancipation of slaves. In honor of Juneteenth, the Academy is thrilled to host two separate events on June 18, 2022, that are free to the public. “We […]
The bells are ringing and Academy Youth Theatre is singing! Opening on June 24, 2022, and going until June 26, join AYT for their take on the classic tale of The Hunchback of Notre Dame on the Historic Academy Theatre stage! This production will tell the timeless story of Quasimodo, the hunched-back […]
An annual commemoration seemingly not recognized by many, but one certainly worth celebrating, is that of National Volunteer Month that comes every April. As we exit the fourth month and enter into the fifth, we continue to celebrate this cause, recognizing the people that work tirelessly to help the Academy continue its mission of serving […]
Academy Youth Theatre is BACK with their April production of My Son Pinnochio, JR!. The classic tale of Geppetto the toymaker and his little wooden puppet was given new life on the Historic Academy Theatre stage. The show opened Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2 PM and closed on the same day at 7 […]
The Annual National Juried Art Exhibition at the Academy is finally here! Making its grand opening at First Fridays on April 1, 2022, this exhibition is certainly one of the most unique the community has ever seen, and one we definitely will not forget. Featured in the show are a total of […]
Throughout childhood, creativity is often noted as being essential to young minds and the overall well-being of children across the globe. Though this is true, what some don’t realize is that creativity and the arts are essential in adulthood as well. The importance of creativity is rooted in the need to express one’s […]
As the dawn of March 1st comes around again, so does the annual celebration of Women’s History Month! Women’s history dates back to before we even had documentation for it, as ladies have been empowering others for longer than time even remembers. But, the official recognition didn’t come about until Congress passed Public Law […]
At the Academy, one of our main methods of serving the community is through arts access. Arts access provides those in the greater Lynchburg Community and beyond with opportunities to create both on and off our physical campus, as there might have been some blockage preventing their capability to do so otherwise. One […]
Each year during the month of February, millions of people come together to celebrate the annual commemoration of Black History Month. During the twenty-eight days, we celebrate the history, heart, and happenings that make up the foundation of Black history. In Lynchburg, the Black community thrives and reminds members of the area to celebrate […]
