Lynchburg's Local Arts Center
Software Development is a booming industry. The most in-demand jobs in this field average out to about $88,000 a year. Studies show that by 2020 the demand for these jobs will increase by over 30%, leaving a million more jobs than Computer Science students. Why does this matter? Learning how to code is not only […]
This holiday season we have a wide range of events for the whole family to enjoy. Included are live theatre events, free films, a “drop and shop” event for you and your children, and a performance by our performing arts camp students. Celebrate the holidays with us. Live From Lynchburg Town Thursday December 10th, […]
As a child, I had the fortune of participating in activity at the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center. This experience was important to me on a number of levels. One, it was an opportunity to for me to spend quality time with my father who was also involved. Two, it was during this time that I […]
A community is oftentimes defined as a group of people with a particular characteristic in common; a fellowship, and a common set of goals or interests. Community has a deep meaning and defining purpose to the Academy. “The arts are a community builder,” said Executive Director Geoffrey Kershner. “The arts gather people together to share […]
For years, the Academy’s Kids Out Loud program has been a smash success with R.S. Payne and T.C. Miller here in Lynchburg. Now, the Academy hopes to expand the program into surrounding county elementary schools. Kids Out Loud was founded by Paddy Dougherty, a local singer-songwriter. With Dougherty’s guidance and encouragement, students from the 3rd […]
The Academy will be collaborating with the local charity Daily Bread to present Meals and Music: a program bringing music alongside food to the city’s homeless. Founded in 1982 by the First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, Daily Bread offers free hot meals in anyone in need using food donated by local grocery stores, restaurants, and […]
