Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Virginian Hotel – Nelfa McReynolds- Acrylic Paintings
May 15 - August 14
Westminster Canterbury – Keith Trievel – Acrylic and Tissue Paintings
May 20 - July 10
Up Front Gallery – Meredith Peverill “Histories”
June 5 - July 31
Ann White Gallery – Sarah-Faith Strait “BECOMING”
June 5 - July 31
434 Drumline Camp
June 15 @ 8:30 am - June 19 @ 4:00 pm
Kreative Room Unfiltered
June 18 - July 2
Hometown Line Dancing
June 18 - December 3
434 DRUMLINE Presents: Drummer Break
June 19 - June 20
Academy Presents: Sweet Honey in the Rock
June 19 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday Clay Day: Tomato Salt Cellar
June 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Category: Academy News

Virginia General Assembly Honors the Historic Academy Theatre’s Legacy
June 12, 2026
Virginia General Assembly Honors the Historic Academy Theatre’s Legacy
The Academy Center of the Arts was honored to welcome Senator Mark Peake and Delegate Wendell Walker to the Historic…
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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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