At 607 Madison Street in Lynchburg, Virginia sits Madison House of the Arts, Madison House, or MHOA. What seems like just a colorful home to passers-by, in reality, Madison House is “home” to many artists and their work. Homeowner Carrie Robinson purchased Madison House over 8 years ago and it wasn’t long […]
Academy’s Digital Programming Concludes and Pivots to In-Person Events
Just over one year ago, the Academy Center of the Arts announced that our venue doors would close temporarily due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The timing was uncertain, the community was shaken, and our operations ‘as usual’ were flipped upside down. While in-person events were taken off the table due to restrictions, the […]
Art Supply Drive Makes Local Impact
Many adjustments were made to everyday life during the COVID-19 Pandemic. One way local students had to modify their “normal” school schedules was going from in-person learning to a virtual or hybrid model. After considering this change, the Academy staff became increasingly aware many children may lose access to arts education and […]
Academy Meets Needs for Organizations Hosting Virtual Events
Though the norm for hosting events has drastically changed for many businesses and organizations throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy Center of the Arts has successfully and safely responded to the need for spaces to host virtual or hybrid events during this uncertain time. In November 2020, local non-profit […]
Academy Venues Offer Groups COVID-19 Friendly Meeting Options
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, […]
Dear You, An Open “Thank You” Letter to our Patrons
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 […]
Virtual Art Auction Raises over $70K to Support the Academy and Local Artists
Written by: Izzi Diaz The Academy Center of the Arts’ 2020 Virtual Art Auction closed this past Friday, September 18, 2020. The Auction featured a total of 124 pieces of both locally and regionally made artwork displayed in the Harrington Galleries, and was the first part of the multi-layered 2020 fundraising campaign entitled “The […]
Youth Theatre Thrives at the Academy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Addams Family, our summer Academy Youth Theatre production, recently performed this August in the midst of COVID-19 where campers, staff, and parents navigated this “new normal” with ease. “Being in a show during COVID-19 was hard because as theatre kids we are so used to being close and social, but it’s all been […]
Academy Spreads Positivity Through Window Art
During the unprecedented time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is without question that we need to come together. Whether it may be virtually through a Zoom session or socially distanced in a public park, it is now the time that we need each other more than ever. The Academy Center of the Arts […]
Summer Interns Thrive at the Academy
One of the ways the Academy serves the community is through offering internships to college students interested in learning various aspects of working for a nonprofit arts organization. We offer opportunities in graphic design, theatre tech, development and fundraising, community outreach, and much more. Students get hands-on, real-life experience working with members of […]
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