Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Virginian Hotel – Russell Voelker- Oil
August 8 - November 14
Magnolia Foods – Emily Goodyear- Mixed Media
October 2 - December 4
Ann White Gallery – Rudy & Lynell Hilt’s 50th Year Retrospective
October 3 - October 30
Up Front Gallery – Joe Rowell- Mixed Media
October 3 - October 30
Creatures & Cocktails
October 8 - November 19
Pet Paw Painting Workshop : Paw Pumpkins
October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
An Evening with Claire Holley
October 23 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pottery Night Out- SOLD OUT!
October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moxie Presents: The Ultimate Tribute to Journey & Styx Featuring Majesty of Rock
October 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lynchburg Film Festival
October 25 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Category: Academy News

August Exhibitions at the Academy: Rooted in Nature, Shaped by Hand
August 4, 2025
August Exhibitions at the Academy: Rooted in Nature, Shaped by Hand
This month, the Academy’s Up Front Gallery features the expressive wood sculptures of Eugene Archie. A self-taught artist from Amherst,…
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Spring Spotlight: Youth Performing Arts at the Academy
May 23, 2025
Spring Spotlight: Youth Performing Arts at the Academy
Spring is a dynamic season for youth performing arts at the Academy Center of the Arts—filled with imagination, storytelling, and…
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2025 Annual National Juried Art Exhibition: Award Winners Announced
April 9, 2025
2025 Annual National Juried Art Exhibition: Award Winners Announced
The Academy Center of the Arts is proud to unveil the award recipients of the 2025 Annual National Juried Art…
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Celebrating Youth Art Month: Inspiring Creativity in Our Community
March 20, 2025
Celebrating Youth Art Month: Inspiring Creativity in Our Community
March is Youth Art Month, a time to celebrate the impact of the arts in education and recognize the creativity…
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The Fusion of Art and Imagination: A Look into the Pottery Studio
March 8, 2025
The Fusion of Art and Imagination: A Look into the Pottery Studio
With our Empty Bowls event fast approaching, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our pottery programs! At the…
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Announcing the 2025 Lottie Payne Stratton Award Winner: Tony Camm
February 25, 2025
Announcing the 2025 Lottie Payne Stratton Award Winner: Tony Camm
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Your Holiday Celebration, Our Space! – Rent The Music Hall for Holiday Events
November 22, 2024
Your Holiday Celebration, Our Space! – Rent The Music Hall for Holiday Events
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2025 National Juried Art Exhibition
November 19, 2024
2025 National Juried Art Exhibition
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Academy Gala 2024 Recap
October 10, 2024
Academy Gala 2024 Recap
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Fall Updates: SOLs at The Academy, Passport Program, & Kroger Community Rewards
October 2, 2024
Fall Updates: SOLs at The Academy, Passport Program, & Kroger Community Rewards
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