The Academy Center of the Arts proudly presents the Academy Clay Festival on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Potters, sculptors, wheel throwers, and hand builders from all across the Piedmont Region and Eastern shore will gather in Central Virginia along the James River to sell and showcase their work for this one-day show. Participating vendors will also be given the opportunity to showcase their talent through demonstration and/or lecture.
- Feb 21 – Application open
- July 1 – Deadline for application
- July 15 – Artist notification
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- Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- All works must be original creations of the exhibiting artist. This is a clay-specific show.
- All applicants must submit three clear color photographs of their work PLUS photos of their booth to be juried by a selection panel. Images should be current and be a proper representation of what the artist will display at the show. Artist statements/photos and demo proposals are shared and reviewed by the jurors. Wait-listed artists will be notified when space becomes available.
- Spaces may not be shared.
- In the event of inclement weather, all actives will move inside the Academy Warehouse Theatre. This may change the available space for your setup. Tents are not permitted indoors.
- Application / Jury Fee $35. Nonrefundable to Academy Center of the Arts.
Booth fee is $100 and is due with application fee and payable to Academy Center of the Arts for a 10’ x 10’ booth. The booth fee is refunded only if the applicant is not juried into the show.
Acceptable forms of payment:
- 2 checks: 1 for $35, the other for $100. The application fee of $35 will be deposited and is non-refundable with your application. The booth fee check for $100 will only be deposited if the artist is selected. If the artist is not selected for the Academy Clay Festival, the $100 check will be returned to the applicant. Checks should be made to the Academy Center of the Arts.
Please mail all checks, completed application, and photo samples to:
Academy Center of the Arts
Attn: Ted Batt
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
2. Credit card: received as one payment of $135. If the artist is not selected for the Academy Clay Festival, the applicant will be reimbursed the $100 booth fee.
No commission on sales will be charged by the Academy Center of the Arts.
This event is free to the public.
The Academy Center of the Arts invites you to our first annual Academy Clay Festival 2022! Join us in the Pacific Life upper parking lot on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and shop from local potters and clay sculptors alike!
Potters, sculptors, wheel throwers, and hand builders from all across the Piedmont Region and Eastern shore will gather in Central Virginia along the James River to sell and showcase their work for this one-day show. The Academy Clay Festival is free and open to the public. Free tickets can be reserved beginning July 4, 2022.
In order to protect those in attendance, enhanced safety measures and protocols will be in place including contactless digital ticketing, face masks are encouraged for patrons, staff + volunteers, and all Academy staff are fully vaccinated. To learn more about health and safety guidelines at the Academy Center of the Arts, visit academycenter.org/health-
TICKETS:
FREE – Tickets can be reserved beginning July 4, 2022.
For more information or to reserve FREE tickets to this event, contact our Box Office at (434)-846-8499.
Sponsored By:
Supported by the BWXT Access Program
Know Before You Go:
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a reserved FREE ticket for this performance unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome. Family-Friendly event.
No pets allowed.
The event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, all activities will be moved to the Academy’s Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre.
Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. The parking map above shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.
A parking map of #DowntownLynchburg can be found by visiting: http://www.downtownlynchburg.com/parking/. Free public parking is located throughout downtown Lynchburg.
Tickets may be reserved in advance online. Our delivery methods are as follows:
Print at Home: This option allows you to print your tickets at home or access them on a mobile device via email.
Box Office Pick Up: You may stop by our Box Office, Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, and have us print your tickets for you.
Will Call Pick Up: If your tickets are being held at Will Call, you can collect them inside the gate at the Pacific Life Parking Lot.
All tickets for this show will be reserved through academycenter.org and our ticketing system. Please do not use third-party resellers, as we do not contract with them. Should you use a reseller, the Academy Center of the Arts will not be liable for any issues with your purchase.
All ticket sales are subject to a Historic Theatre Restoration Fee and credit/debit card processing fees.
Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Mele Thompson, [email protected], for more information.
