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
Creatures & Cocktails
February 11 - August 26
Virginian Hotel – Ramey Campbell- Oil Paintings
February 13 - May 15
Tea Bowl Workshop with Brett Thomas
February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip February
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Girly Pop Dance Party 
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour
February 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Category: Local Art

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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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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New Venue Alert: The Music Hall at 722 Commerce St
August 15, 2024
New Venue Alert: The Music Hall at 722 Commerce St
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2024 Juneteenth Celebration Recap
July 10, 2024
2024 Juneteenth Celebration Recap
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Hill City Keys Turns 10!
June 3, 2024
Hill City Keys Turns 10!
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2024 NATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – CALL FOR ENTRIES
May 14, 2024
2024 NATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – CALL FOR ENTRIES
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