Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Community Ticket Access Program

 

In our commitment to making arts and culture accessible to all, the Academy Center of the Arts’ Community Ticket Access Program expands discounted ticket access to those in our underserved communities for whom the cost of a full price ticket is a barrier. 

 

By providing discounted blocks of tickets for Academy presented performances and events to community organizations in our community, we will build on our commitment to sharing arts and cultural experiences and strengthen the bond of our community.

 

Supported by the BWXT Access Program

 

 

Eligibility:

To apply for the program, community organizations must be affiliated with the following:

  • Non-profit and community-based organizations
  • Groups of children from non-profits, churches, schools (Adult supervisors included and required)
  • Public servants and community/civic groups
  • Residential, assisted/senior living facilities, group homes

Eligibility questions? Email [email protected]

 

How the Program works:

  • Eligible organizations may apply for ticket to attend up to two (2) shows per quarter (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
  • Each group is allowed to apply for a maximum of 25 tickets per show
  • Once eligibility is approved by our staff, tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • If your organization accepts tickets and is no longer able to attend, please notify [email protected]

 

Rules for Application:

  • Only eligible organizations may apply for the Community Ticket Access Program
  • Discounted tickets may not be resold or offered for resale, and the use of these tickets is strictly limited to the beneficiaries of the organization. Tickets may not be used for a raffle, fundraising, or other promotional purposes whatsoever
  • Re-selling or misuse of tickets will result in permanent disqualification from the program
  • Showtimes are subject to change. Please monitor academycenter.org and ensure you have used your primary email on the order contact and default contact for show and showtime updates
  •  If your organizations fails to attend or has low attendance compared to the total number of tickets awarded, your organization will be disqualified from the program
  • Organizations must use at least 80% of the discounted tickets in order to participate in future performances
  • The Academy Center of the Arts may also disqualify organizations who:
    1. Misuse ticketed awarded in any other manner not listed
    2. Allow adults to utilize child tickets
  • If your organization is awarded discounted tickets, we ask that you submit a photo of your group taken at the show via mail or email to [email protected]

By submitting your photos, you are giving the Academy Center of the Arts an unrestricted right to use the image for any purpose, including commercial and/or promotional purposes. 

 

How to Apply:

Using the application below, please include information about the organization’s mission, the individuals served, and the ability to fully utilize discounted tickets. You will be notified no later than three (3) weeks prior to the performance date you have requested tickets for with details on you status, and how and when to pick up tickets, should your community ticket access request be granted.

 

Community Ticket Access Program Application

  • Applicant Information:

  • About your organization or group:

    The information collected below will be used to determine the applicant’s ability to plan and implement the project.
  • Youth (under 18), Young adults (18-35), Adults served (35-61), Seniors served (62+), and Total Expected Impact
  • Individuals of Limited Income, ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) Populations, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, etc.) Populations, Individuals with Mental and Physical challenges, Military Members and Veterans, Homeless Populations, and Other
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Note:

  • Ticket orders will be processed directly according to your choices on the application above. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR FORM CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING. TICKETS ARE FINAL AND CANNOT BE EXCHANGED
  • Groups accepted into the Community Ticket Access Program will receive an e-mail confirmation noting the number of tickets granted to the performance. Note: these tickets are left at will call each show and must be picked up no later than 15 minutes before the show
  • If your group cannot be accommodated, you will be notified via email

 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

 

 

 

CONTACT US:

(434) 846-8499
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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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].