Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Academy Implements Mask Mandate Beginning 9/17/21

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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

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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

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  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

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  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

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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 Announces Juneteenth Celebrations

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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

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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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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].