This past weekend, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ Artmobile took up temporary residency in our Historic Theatre courtyard. The mobile art museum was free to the public and over […]
Academy to Host Mobile Art Exhibition
This November, the Academy is partnering with Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to host the VMFA Artmobile in the courtyard of the Historic Academy Theatre during a weekend of events […]
Looking Forward to Ain’t Misbehavin’
This coming November, Community Through Theatre will be presenting the 1978 Tony Award winning musical, Ain’t Misbehavin’. This jazzy show won 4 Tony Awards in its prime, including Best Musical, […]
Painting Without Brushes
by Morgan Yeatts Currently on display in the back room of the Ann White Academy Gallery is a collection that is perhaps one of the most unique features […]
Host and Creator of This American Life Speaks in Lynchburg
Ira Glass is visiting the Academy Center of the Arts for a special, one-night appearance that you won’t want to miss! The host and creator of the public radio program […]
2019 National Juried Photography Exhibition Winners
The Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition at the Academy Center of the Arts opened on Friday, September 6, 2019, and the winners have been chosen! Over $3000 in cash awards […]
Providing Access to the Arts
by Morgan Yeatts Here at the Academy, our mission is to serve the community through arts and culture. One of the means by which we accomplish our […]
Jim Ackley Announced as New Director of Community Through Theatre
by Morgan Yeatts Here at the Academy Center of the Arts, we love involving the community in our mission to provide quality arts, culture, and entertainment. One […]
The Mavericks Brings Lynchburg Native to the Academy
by Morgan Yeatts This Friday, MaxxMusic and Midwood Entertainment presents legendary band The Mavericks who will bring their unique blend of country and Latin rock to the Historic […]
The Best of Us Celebrates Community
Written by: Morgan Yeatts For two years now, the Academy Center of the Arts has partnered with Alpha Phi Alpha, the first African American greek fraternity, to present The […]