Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Virtual Birthday Parties

Host a Private Virtual Party

 

In response to the current stay-at-home order in Virginia and amid COVID-19, the Academy Center of the Arts has pivoted our strategies to take current birthday party opportunities online, so that our patrons and supporters may still enjoy our offerings, even when at home!

 

See below for a list of our current opportunities for private, virtual gathering opportunities.

 

For more information, contact Sarah Proctor, Special Events and Corporate Rentals Manager, at [email protected].

 

 

Virtual Birthday Parties

 

The Academy provides the opportunity to engage in unique birthday experiences for you and your family. Even held virtually – we promise that it will be a day you and your family will remember for years to come.

 

Cost: $150.00

Time Frame: 90 minutes

Participants: 12-15

Choose from the following party packages:

 

Paint Party:

  • 60-minute paint lesson with skilled Academy-hired instructor
  • Private Zoom-hosted virtual ‘room’, link shared with host
  • Painting supplies included for participants *Curbside no-contact pickup*
  • Gift exchange location for guests to drop-off gift for the birthday boy or girl *Curbside no-contact drop-off*
  • Academy branded swag catered to your party theme

 

Drawing Party:

  • 60-minute drawing lesson with skilled Academy-hired instructor
  • Private Zoom-hosted virtual ‘room’, link shared with host
  • Painting supplies included for participants *Curbside no-contact pickup*
  • Gift exchange location for guests to drop-off gift for the birthday boy or girl *Curbside no-contact drop-off*
  • Academy branded swag catered to your party theme

 

Dance Party:

  • 30 minutes with instruction from local professional dancer, followed by 30 minutes of freestyle dance
  • Private Zoom-hosted virtual ‘room’, link shared with host
  • Gift exchange location for guests to drop-off gift for the birthday boy or girl *Curbside no-contact drop-off*
  • Academy branded swag catered to your party theme

 

Costume/Character Party:

  • 30 minutes with your favorite character (Elsa, Aladdin, etc.) as they read a book or lead the group through a simple craft or activity
  • Private Zoom-hosted virtual ‘room’, link shared with host
  • Gift exchange location for guests to drop-off gift for the birthday boy or girl *Curbside no-contact drop-off*
  • Academy branded swag catered to your party theme

 

Contact to Book

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].