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March First Friday + Gallery Exhibits at The Academy

February 27, 2023 by Stevie Priller

Opening First Friday, March 3, 2023 Every First Friday of the Month, the Academy Center of the Arts unveils new art exhibits in the Ann White Gallery and the Up […]

Filed Under: Art

Announcing the 5th Recipient of the Lottie Payne Stratton Award: Sheron White Simpson

February 24, 2023 by Stevie Priller

The Academy Center of the Arts is proud to announce that Sheron White Simpson, founder and director of the Kuumba Dance Ensemble, has been selected as the fifth recipient of […]

Filed Under: Academy News, Art, Community Outreach, Local Art Tagged With: Lottie Payne Stratton Award

Spotlight on Academy in Motion

June 14, 2022 by Izzi Diaz

Written by: Helen Treacy   The Academy Center of the Arts launched its mobile arts program, Academy in Motion, with a dedication to reaching communities throughout the Greater Lynchburg area in […]

Filed Under: Art, Community Outreach, Local Art, Youth

Beyond the Bell Tower with Academy Youth Theatre Professionals

May 16, 2022 by Izzi Diaz

    The bells are ringing and Academy Youth Theatre is singing! Opening on June 24, 2022, and going until June 26, join AYT for their take on the classic […]

Filed Under: Art, Events, Local Art, Theatre, Youth

Recognizing All of Our Academy Volunteers

April 29, 2022 by Izzi Diaz

An annual commemoration seemingly not recognized by many, but one certainly worth celebrating, is that of National Volunteer Month that comes every April. As we exit the fourth month and […]

Filed Under: Art, Community Outreach

2022 National Juried Photography Exhibition – Call for Entries

April 26, 2022 by Izzi Diaz

    The Academy Center of the Arts 2022 National Juried Photography Exhibition applications are now available!     2022 Juried Photography Entry Form         The National […]

Filed Under: Art Tagged With: Call for Entries, National Juried Photography

Celebrating Local and National Art: The Academy’s 2022 Juried Art Exhibition

April 4, 2022 by Izzi Diaz

    The Annual National Juried Art Exhibition at the Academy is finally here! Making its grand opening at First Fridays on April 1, 2022, this exhibition is certainly one […]

Filed Under: Art, Gallery, Local Art

Welcome Spring with Academy Classes and Camps

March 21, 2022 by Izzi Diaz

  Throughout childhood, creativity is often noted as being essential to young minds and the overall well-being of children across the globe. Though this is true, what some don’t realize […]

Filed Under: Art, Community Outreach, Local Art, Youth

Announcing the 2021 Lottie Payne Stratton Award Recipient, Jennifer Petticolas

February 15, 2022 by Izzi Diaz

  At the Academy, one of our main methods of serving the community is through arts access. Arts access provides those in the greater Lynchburg Community and beyond with opportunities […]

Filed Under: Art, Community Outreach, Local Art Tagged With: Lottie Payne Stratton Award

Academy Clay Festival 2022 Vendor Application

February 7, 2022 by Sally Hubbard

The Academy Center of the Arts proudly presents the Academy Clay Festival on Saturday, Saturday, October 15, 2022.  Potters and sculptures from across the region will gather in Central Virginia […]

Filed Under: Academy News, Art Tagged With: Call for Vendors, Clay Festival

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