Lynchburg's Local Arts Center
While many area businesses have halted in-office meetings and gatherings, the Academy Center of the Arts has successfully and safely responded to the need for corporate and organizational groups to come together in the midst of a pandemic. Rick Loving, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer with BWX, Technologies, Inc., says “At BWXT, […]
The Academy Center of the Arts has announced a new, covid-19 friendly event series, Tunes + Tones, this week! Tunes + Tones is a workshop series where participants create easy-to-learn paintings inspired by moments in art history alongside our favorite musical selections from past eras and genres. “Think of it as a paint […]
Written by: Izzi Diaz Thanksgiving is a time to come together and join in a celebration of the present. In a world where we are trained to always desire more, Thanksgiving is the reminder that there is beauty in contentment. For the Academy Center of the Arts Staff and Board, finding this satisfaction and […]
Written by: Izzi Diaz It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Academy Youth Theatre presents the tale of the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, December 11-12, 2020, from the Historic Academy Theatre. The Academy Youth Theatre program, comprised of 30 area performers aged 11-22, has assembled virtually and in-person over the past […]
At the Academy Center of the Arts, the health and safety of our patrons, staff, performers, and volunteers is our priority. Our staff and Board of Trustees are closely monitoring COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its continuing impact on our community. Our leaders continue to diligently follow the guidelines and recommendations from local authorities and the […]
Written by: Izzi Diaz Live! From Lynchburg … it’s Saturday night! Each year, the Academy Center of the Arts hosts our annual fundraising Gala. This event serves as a way for donors and community members to connect back to the Academy’s mission, experience local, regional, and national touring performances, and to donate to programs […]
Written by: Izzi Diaz What happens when you mix a love for the arts and an empty stomach? The Academy Center of the Arts has partnered with the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Family Nutrition Program to offer Plates and Paints to families in our community. This program pairs color theory and the Eat Smart Be […]
The Academy Center of the Arts has announced their new digital programming series, the ACOA Network, which consists of four digital programs focusing on the connectivity between art and our community. Starting Monday, October 26, 2020, the series will air digitally Monday – Thursday for six weeks, bringing viewers new content weekly to their […]
Written by: Izzi Diaz Around the world, artists are desperately striving to have their voices heard, especially during a pandemic. Our young artists, who often face more barriers to presenting their art to the community, are on our minds as our gallery spaces continue to bring both artists and art lovers together to experience the […]
Written by: Izzi Diaz These days, online schooling has become the norm for most students. Because of this, there has been a significant decline in arts accessibility for the children in our community and across the globe. For the entirety of October, the Academy Center of the Arts has joined forces with the Bank […]
