Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Academy Launches Mobile Arts Outreach Program Academy In Motion

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  The Academy Center of the Arts announces a new mobile arts program, Academy in Motion, aimed to reach members of the Greater Lynchburg community with barriers to accessing on-site arts programs at the Academy’s downtown campus. Delivered through a bus, converted into a mobile classroom, the Academy will now execute off-site art instruction at […]

Live! From Lynchburg Raises Both Funds and Spirits

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  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 […]

Emerging Artists Committee Gives Local Creators’ Voices the Chance to be Heard

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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 […]

Academy Staff Members Lend Helping Hands During COVID-19

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During a time when many arts organizations are closing their doors and reducing the number of their staff, the Academy Center of the Arts has done the opposite. With the assistance of generous donor support, the Academy has not only preserved our full-time staff, but has also been able to provide our part-time staff with […]

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CURRENT ACADEMY HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES 9/24/21

At the Academy Center of the Arts, the health and safety of our patrons, staff, performers, and volunteers is our priority. Like you, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its current impact on our community, and are following CDC guidelines and recommendations from local authorities and the Virginia Department of Health.


In response to current CDC recommendations, the requests of our performing artists, and to protect our community, everyone entering the Academy Center of the Arts’ facilities for Academy ticketed performances, classes, and gallery activities will be required to wear a face mask as of September 17, 2021.


– Guests must remain masked at all times, however, masks can be removed momentarily only when eating or drinking.

– Masks must fit snugly and cover the wearer’s nose and mouth.

– Masks will be readily available in our lobbies, galleries, and classrooms for patrons in need.


Upcoming events that require COVID-19 Vaccination OR Proof of Negative COVID-19 Diagnostic test result are listed at academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.


Any patrons with tickets to an Academy performance that do not wish to comply with our current policies may receive a full refund through our Box Office, M-F, 12PM – 5PM, by phone at (434) 846-8499 or by email at [email protected].