Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Preparations for COVID-19 Regulations

 

  • Seating will be socially distanced in all venues
  • There will be two seats between each party of two, and empty rows will be alternated with those that are seated for ticketed non-GA events
  • General admission events and on-site classes will be seated following social-distancing requirements
  • A select number of single seats will be available and sold through our Box Office phone line at (434) 846-8499
  • Total capacity will cap out at around 181 patrons in the Historic Academy Theatre
  • Total capacity for the Warehouse Theatre is TBD based on venue seating configurations
  • Total capacity for on-site educational events is TBD based on venue classroom configurations
  • There will be no intermissions held during ticketed events
  • Lobby concessions will be closed
  • Face masks are required upon entry and must be worn throughout every visit, so please only purchase tickets if you are willing to wear a mask. No exceptions will be made
  • The theatres, lobbies, and restrooms will be carefully cleaned with anti-bacterial/viral products and electrostatic sprayers prior to patron entry
  • Sanitizing stations will be made available on-site
  • Tickets will be sent to patrons electronically as PDF files attached to order confirmations, and can be saved to your smart phone
  • On-site ticketing transaction and scanning will be touch less
  • All patrons will participate in a health and safety screening prior to entry to include symptom checking and temperature taking
  • All patrons with temperatures over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit will be asked to leave and contacted regarding refunds
  • Social-distancing measures will be adhered to in queues, lobbies, restrooms, theatres, and other public areas within venues
  • Air circulation and the use of circulated air in the venues have been outfitted to comply with CDC recommendations, featuring industrial strength HEPA air filters using medical grade filtration systems

 

To learn more about the details of the Academy Center of the Arts’ Health and Wellness Safeguards in place, click here.

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(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].