Contact: Sally Hubbard Marketing Manager (434) 528-3256 [email protected] For Immediate Release: 1/11/2022 ACADEMY TO RECEIVE AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (Lynchburg, Va) The Academy Center of the Arts has been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America award to support their Academy In Motion mobile arts program. Academy in Motion’s […]
Academy Implements Mask Mandate Beginning 9/17/21
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 […]
Celebrating Makers of Black History: Past & Present
In celebration of Black History Month and in looking forward to 2021, we’re shining the spotlight this week on upcoming performances featuring celebrated artists of color in our venues. However, we cannot tell this story without also shining light on our history and the Black performers that paved the way for these artists to take […]
The Show Will Go-On: Amended VA COVID-19 Mandate Does Not Affect Academy Venues
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 […]
The Academy Center Of The Arts Announces ACOA Network Digital Series
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 […]
Academy Lights up Red in for Live Event Industry #RedAlertRESTART
Since the entertainment industry shut down of March 2020, over 12 MILLION event professionals and artists have been out of work in an industry estimated at generating close to $1-trillion in revenue per year. Due to public health concerns, live events will likely not return until sometime next year, and key legislation and aid is on the back burner as […]
Academy Announced Fall Campaign Efforts as COVID-19 Impacts Performing Arts Organizations
The Academy Center of the Arts has announced the kick off of The Academy Is…fundraising campaign, taking the place of their annual Gala and annual fund goals, which aims to provide necessary operating funds for the organization. “At the Academy Center of the Arts, we believe that one of the cornerstones of […]
Academy Pivots to Double Show Performances in Phase III of Reopening Virginia Plans
(Lynchburg, VA) In the interest of the health and welfare of patrons, staff, volunteers, and performers, the Academy Center of the Arts, 524 Main Street, has increased health & safety policies for upcoming performances at our venues. Select artists in the September and October months are now scheduled to perform twice per night to […]
Academy Announces Juneteenth Celebrations
Join the Academy Center of the Arts as we honor Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States, on June 19, 2020, in collaboration with the Juneteenth Coalition, The Listening, inc., and area artists of color. To kick off the Juneteenth celebrations, the Academy and BWX Technologies, Inc. will […]
Academy Announces Upcoming Community Through Theatre Production
Contact: Brittany Griffith Director of Programming and Sales (434) 515-2039 [email protected] For Immediate Release: 06/1/2020 ACADEMY ANNOUNCES UPCOMING COMMUNITY THROUGH THEATRE PRODUCTION (Lynchburg, VA) The Academy Center of the Arts has just announced Community Through Theatre’s upcoming production, Cole Porter’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, set to perform in […]
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