Head to the Academy Center of the Arts for First Friday every month. They feature a variety of artwork throughout the year in our three gallery spaces on property. The Ann White Academy Gallery and Art Up Front Gallery, both located on the first floor of the Academy Center of the Arts at 600 Main Street and The Arts Education […]
Join Vacation Manor live at The Academy’s Warehouse Theater on November 1st, 2024, with special guests, Rhineland and Nolen Durham! Vacation Manor is an indie-rock duo based out of Lynchburg, Virginia, consisting of Nathan Towles (guitar, vocals) and Cole Young (drums). The band formed in the fall of 2014 after their first show, a battle of the bands at the […]
Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals. We feature Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides, pony […]
Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals. We feature Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides, pony […]
Summer has faded into fall but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoying beautiful autumn flower bouquets! Follow instruction with Rylee Ames from Flowers by Rylee to create your own fall flower fantasy! You’ll start by picking your preferred stems, learning their names, and then Rylee will teach arranging basics to help you craft an unforgettable bouquet with wrap and finishing […]
Integrate new watercolor techniques and skills with local artist Betty Leary. All supplies provided. Register by two days in advance.
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple regional wineries. Enjoy live music performances, graze on foods by local vendors and shop the artisan market for one-of-a-kind finds. Tour […]
Bedford Woman’s Club 49th Annual Holiday Mart featuring over 80 handmade craft vendors. Admission: 4$ per person, kids 6 to 12 years – $2, under 6 years – free. All proceeds help support local non-profit organizations. Shop one of a kind gifts while supporting your local community. For more information contact us at Facebook – GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club, Instagram […]
Watercolor has mysterious effects that appear magical and mysterious. The course will teach students the beginning basic techniques of watercolor, such as color mixing, brush strokes, blending and layering. There will be a discussion of how to choose materials and supplies. All materials are provided. The classes will be held at the Academy Center of the Arts, a non-profit organization […]
Sharpen your painting skills with guidance and create a different masterpiece each month using acrylic paints on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.
Located at CVCC Main Campus, Merritt Hall – First Floor This course provides hands-on learning and face-to-face instruction by an experienced board designer. Explore your creativity by choosing the color to be painted on your board along with design options. Finish the board by sealing it with clear Krylon Spray to protect it from any kind of weather. The board […]
SFFA is thrilled for our upcoming exhibition “Paintings from Life,” featuring the work of Scott Noel. The show opens at our Main Street Gallery on November 14th. Please join us for the opening reception and gallery talk on Sunday, November 24th, from 2-5pm. SFFA Main Street Gallery, 1200 Main St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
