Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Sensory Friendly Bags Now Available at all Academy Shows for those in Need

The Academy Center of the Arts has just announced the addition of Sensory-Friendly bags in their Historic Academy Theatre.

 

“At the Academy, we are actively working to serve more of our community’s citizens,” said Geoffrey Kershner, Executive Director. “This means we are looking to remove obstacles that may exist for some in our community in regards to accessing our services and enjoying our venues”. 

 

“By becoming sensory inclusive on some of our events and by making sensory-friendly bags available, we hope more are able to enjoy the power of the arts here in Lynchburg”. 

 

The Academy’s sensory-friendly bags include a pair of noise-canceling headphones, two “hands-on”, fidget-toy-like items, and a double-sided card featuring cards that allow patrons to the communicate in non-verbal ways by pointing to how they “Are Feeling” and what they “Need” on printed lists.

 

The bags will make a debut for Mummenschanz: you and me on March 4, 2020. 

 

Patrons can check out the new sensory-friendly bags at the Box Office prior to any show in the Historic Academy Theatre.

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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].