Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Virginian Hotel – Ramey Campbell- Oil Paintings
February 13 - May 15
The Harrington Building – Annual National Juried Art Exhibit
April 3 - April 24
BWXT Youth Gallery – Brookville Middle School Art Show
April 6 - May 1
Westminster Canterbury – Laren Baum – Mixed Media Paintings
April 9 - May 20
Friday Independent Studio
April 17 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip April 2026
April 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Goldpine
April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Earth Day Plant Portraits
April 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
An Evening with Malachi Gagnon
April 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
April 19 @ 3:30 pm
August Exhibitions at the Academy: Rooted in Nature, Shaped by Hand
August 4, 2025
August Exhibitions at the Academy: Rooted in Nature, Shaped by Hand
This month, the Academy’s Up Front Gallery features the expressive wood sculptures of Eugene Archie. A self-taught artist from Amherst,…
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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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