First Friday in Lynchburg...
A Gourmet Buffett of Art!

"First Friday" is one of the most well known of the Lynchburg special art events. What is it? It's something you have to experience and it happens on the first Friday of the month.

On this special Friday each month in Lynchburg, many galleries throw open their doors to showcase the work of the artists who live and create in this remarkable town. The artists are friendly, the refreshments good and the works on display make it well worth the time.

Most Friday's, the Greater Lynchburg Transport Company (GLTC) "Art" Trolley runs between the Academy of Fine Arts, Riverview's Art Space, the Beeswax Candle Co. - An Artisans Gallery, Avenue Arts Studio, Hardwick's in the Galleria, 921 Main Street Fine Art, Amazement Square, the Lynchburg Art Club, Light Wings Gallery, Rivermont Studio, the Dancing Leaf Gallery, The Fire Station and participating downtown restaurants for three hours between 5 and 8 pm.

A good way to enjoy this special event and get familiar with Lynchburg's history, is to visit the Lynchburg Museum in the Old Court House.

Admission is free from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the Art Trolley will drop you off and pick you up at the front door at 901 Court Street as it makes its way between the art galleries, studios, and other places of interest in Downtown Lynchburg.

Free parking is available at the Midtown Parking Deck, located at 9th & Commerce Streets.

Galleries that typically participate in the First Friday showings are:

Riverviews Artspace is a non-profit arts organization housing three professional level galleries. It offers working space for artists and even loft-style apartments.

At any given time, especially on the First Fridays, there will be something going on in the genre of art exhibitions, dance performances, parties, film screenings, poetry readings, open houses and the occasional surprise.

The Lynchburg Art Club has a permanent display that the public can view during normal hours of operation and on First Fridays or special openings. The works date back to 1895, the inauguration date of the Lynchburg Art Club, and continue to the present time. Check their website for hours of operation or special event announcements.

The Academy of Fine Arts displays a large selection of artwork all year round. The displays can be found on the first floor of the Academy of Fine Arts Building at 600 Main Street.

A second builiding, The Arts and Education building, is located at Commerce & 5th Streets and provides viewing for mixed media exhibits in the building lobby. During First Fridays, both buildings generally feature special showings by area artists.

Come out the First Friday of the month and make the round of participating galleries, meet the artists and support the arts in our great community. You will be glad you did.

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