Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Westminster Canterbury – Lori Leist – Acrylic Paintings
January 23 - March 11
Magnolia Foods – Twon Smith- Digital Art
February 5 - April 2
Up Front Gallery – Alpha Massaquoi Jr. “Black Noise”
February 6 - February 27
Ann White Gallery – Robert Pennix “History Not To Be Forgotten”
February 6 - February 27
Virginian Hotel – Ramey Campbell- Oil Paintings
February 13 - May 15
Ted’s Tuesdays
February 24 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Young Potters: Beginning Throwing and Hand Building
February 24 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Beginning & Intermediate Pottery
February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday Independent Studio
February 25 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
February 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Category: Academy News

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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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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