ART. MUSIC. FOOD. COMMUNITY.
THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH STARTING AT 5pm!
First Fridays is a monthly cultural event in Lynchburg, VA highlighting local artists, performers, exhibits, and more! Stop by one of the many art galleries offering new exhibits and special performances, then make a night of it in downtown or elsewhere in the city!
First Fridays’ primary purpose is to highlight the organizations and spaces that are bringing local, regional, and even national art to the Lynchburg community.
April 3, 2026 PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANT DETAILS
Academy Center of the Arts
600 MAIN STREET
All on-site galleries will be open for a First Fridays (April 3) opening.
~ Ann White Academy Gallery and The Up Front Gallery (April 3-24) featuring The Annual National Juried Art Exhibition. Art Awards Ceremony starts at 6pm.
Juror - Heath Ballowe earned an MA in Decorative Art, Design History, and Material Culture from the Bard Graduate Center (2022), an MFA in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design (2010), a collegiate teaching certification from Brown University (2009), and a BFA from Virginia Tech (2006). He has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design and Moore College of Art and Design and has managed private and public art collections, including The Clay Studio cataloging project supported by The Luce Foundation for American Art.
~ Arts & Education Building (April 7-30) featuring Brookville Middle School Art Showcase. Reception: April 13th - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Image to the right is a Showing Their True Stripes by Laurie Hoen.
Lynchburg Art Club
1101 RIVERMONT AVE
Join LAC for a First Fridays (April 3) reception for the opening of Watercolor Conversations.
Watercolor conversations offer the artwork of Robin Poteet, Holly Frazier, Betsy Jones & Chuck Greene.
Refreshments will be served.
Regular gallery hours are Thursday - Friday from 1-5pm and Saturday - Sunday from 1:30-4pm (or by appointment).
Click here to learn more! 5-7:30pm
Riverviews Artspace
52 9TH STREET
Stop in on First Fridays (April 3) for For the Love of Art, a student exhibition that celebrates the joyous spirit of making and creating encouraged in the art classes at James River Day School.
~ On First Fridays, enjoy concessions, snacks, & drinks at the gallery bar.
~ Button making in the main gallery.
~ Free and open to all ages.
Steven Francis Fine Art
1200 MAIN STREET
Please join us on First Fridays (April 3) for an opening reception for Double Vision, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Sarah-Faith Strait and Aggie Zed.
The exhibition will be on view April 3-25.
~ Aggie Zed Artist Talk - Saturday, April 4 at 12pm
~ Artist Reception - Friday, April 17 from 5-8pm
~ Sarah-Faith Strait Artist Talk - Saturday, April 18 at 12pm
Lynchburg Museum and Visitor’s Center
901 COURT STREET
Make the trip to Lynchburg Museum for First Fridays (April 3) for Trivia Night at The Museum!
Grab a friend or a few, and come spend First Fridays with us! Teams can range from 4-6 people, but having a team is not required for attendance and can be formed at the event.
The trivia theme is the 1970s.
Refreshments will be provided.
Vector Space
2004 MEMORIAL AVENUE
Stop by Vector Space for First Fridays (April 3)!
This month, participants will create their own custom log planter using wood shop tools and hands-on guidance from our team. Each participant will choose a provided succulent to plant in their handmade log creation — a perfect blend of craftsmanship and greenery!
Everyone’s invited to join the fun! This project also counts as a Junior Maker activity, designed to welcome young creators (with adult supervision) into the world of making.
We’ll also be opening our doors to visitors—drop in to explore our 23,000-square-foot makerspace and discover what we're all about.
Entry donations of $3 or more per participant are smiled upon.
Click here to learn more! 5-7:30pm