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: Community Outreach

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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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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New Venue Alert: The Music Hall at 722 Commerce St
August 15, 2024
New Venue Alert: The Music Hall at 722 Commerce St
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2024 Juneteenth Celebration Recap
July 10, 2024
2024 Juneteenth Celebration Recap
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Hill City Keys Turns 10!
June 3, 2024
Hill City Keys Turns 10!
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Black History Month at The Academy
January 25, 2024
Black History Month at The Academy
February is Black History Month and we’ve got a variety of events to celebrate!    MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 THURSDAY,…
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 ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 5 YEAR CELEBRATION OF HISTORIC THEATRE OPENING
December 13, 2023
 ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 5 YEAR CELEBRATION OF HISTORIC THEATRE OPENING
The Academy Center of the Arts is thrilled to announce a 5 Year Celebration event commemorating the reopening of the…
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