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.
March 6, 2026 PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANT DETAILS
Academy Center of the Arts
600 MAIN STREET
All on-site galleries will be open for a First Fridays (Mar. 6) opening with music by Reagan Allen.
~ Ann White Academy Gallery (March 6- 27) featuring Group 6 Exhibition: Play With Meaning (Medium- Mixed Media, such as oil and acrylic). Artist Talk for Group 6 to be held March 14 at 1pm.
~ Up Front Gallery (March 6- 27) featuring Monica Parson: VISION (Medium- Mixed Media- Mixed Media- Ceramic Pieces and Oil Paintings)
~ Arts & Education Building (March 9- 27) featuring Lynchburg City Schools Art Showcase. LCS Reception: March 9th - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Image to the right is a Fall Meadow by Krista Townsend.
Lynchburg Art Club
1101 RIVERMONT AVE
Join LAC for a First Fridays (Mar. 6) reception for the opening of Pigment & Clay.
Pigment & Clay offers the art work of Nancy Hardison, Patty Turpin, Teresa White & Monica Wiles.
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 (Mar. 6) for the international group show, Presently.
Features the works of Chris Arabadjis, Nelleke Beltjens, Reed Danziger, Thomas Kemper, and Sarah Walker.
Also featuring: open artist studios and Ascending/Descending by Simone Paterson, "Best in Show" winner of the 17th Annual Juried Show.
~ On First Fridays, enjoy concessions, snacks, & drinks at the gallery bar.
~ Free and open to all ages.
Steven Francis Fine Art
1200 MAIN STREET
Please join us on First Fridays (Mar. 6) for a reception in honor of David Campbell: Paintings, a new solo exhibition by David Campbell.
The exhibition will be on view March 6- 28.
On Saturday, March 7, David Campbell will give an artist talk at the Main Street Gallery at 12 noon.
Following Campbell's talk, on Saturday, March 7, there will be a reception for the Quantum Observations group exhibition at the Steven Francis Tradewynd Gallery (102b Tradewynd Dr, Lynchburg, VA) from 2-5pm.
Lynchburg Museum and Visitor’s Center
901 COURT STREET
Make the trip to Lynchburg Museum for First Fridays (Mar. 6) for Studio ‘76: 70’s Night at the Museum!
This event will feature music by DJ MadLad, dancing, a '70's costume contest with cash prizes, period mocktails, a photo booth, and a few surprises! Attendees are encouraged to dress in their '70's best.
$5 per person online or at the door.
Studio '76 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Lynchburg Museum System. The Museum System was established by City Council in 1976 to preserve local history and tell Lynchburg’s remarkable story.
Vector Space
2004 MEMORIAL AVENUE
Stop by Vector Space for Flower Power: Metal Forming Skill Share as part of First Fridays (Mar. 6)!
This month, each participant will experience sculpting with metal to create their own take-home flower. Try out the rivet gun, shears, bending tools, and more to craft stunning creations from normally discarded materials.
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