Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Virginian Hotel – Russell Voelker- Oil
August 8 - November 14
Magnolia Foods – Emily Goodyear- Mixed Media
October 2 - December 4
Up Front Gallery – Joe Rowell- Mixed Media
October 3 - October 30
Ann White Gallery – Rudy & Lynell Hilt’s 50th Year Retrospective
October 3 - October 30
Creatures & Cocktails
October 8 - November 19
Clay Festival 2025
October 18 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday Clay Day: Spooky Cauldrons
October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Roanoke Ballet Theatre Presents Dracula
October 19 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Paw Painting Workshop : Paw Pumpkins
October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
An Evening with Claire Holley
October 23 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Category: Youth

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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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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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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Black History Month at The Academy
January 25, 2024
Black History Month at The Academy
February is Black History Month and we’ve got a variety of events to celebrate!    MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 THURSDAY,…
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POLLINATORS YOUTH JURIED ART SHOW
August 29, 2023
POLLINATORS YOUTH JURIED ART SHOW
Art entries are open to grades K-12 in Lynchburg, Campbell, Amherst, and surrounding counties! The Academy Center of the Arts…
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Academy Youth Theatre Spring Break Camp: Junie B. Jones, Jr.
April 3, 2023
Academy Youth Theatre Spring Break Camp: Junie B. Jones, Jr.
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