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Mission Statement
To inspire creativity and community by providing a place where the cultural,civic, and economic vitality of Amherst County is encouraged. Values
We believe that continued use of historic structures anchors healthy communities. We believe that access to arts and culture enriches the fabric of community life. We believe that citizen participation makes a difference in the lives of both individuals and communities. We believe that the success of local small business contributes to a thriving community. Building Use Policy
Second Stage | Amherst, Inc, as a community cultural organization, provides a place for education, entertainment, and enrichment. Our building is a government property that is leased to Second Stage; we operate as a free and open forum. We believe that public discourse and a free marketplace of ideas are the bedrock of a strong democracy. All programs at Second Stage will enjoy the protection of freedom of speech, whether produced by Second Stage, its long-term tenants or organizations and individuals unrelated to Second Stage who utilize its short-term rental spaces. These protections and privileges, however, will only be allowed in the spirit of tolerance, respect, and common decency. We do not condone programs or productions whose words or actions inflict injury, incite a breach of the peace, provoke violence, engender discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or creed, or otherwise run counter to law. The Board of Directors of Second Stage reserves the right to refuse or to halt, even in mid-production, any program that is determined to be counter to these stipulations or does not serve the mission of the organization. An offending individual or organization may be henceforth prohibited from access to Second Stage.
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In 2015, Second Stage | Amherst signed a five-year lease with Amherst County allowing this not-for-profit organization the opportunity to convert the historic building into a center for creativity and community!
We have installed handicapped-accessible facilities, repainted the beautiful pressed metal ceiling in the performance space, and upgraded the HVAC systems. The original pews have been replaced with stackable chairs for flexible space use. Our studio spaces are rented by artists, classes and small businesses. Many area organizations are holding regular meetings in our public spaces. |
We are
... asking for assistance from community volunteers and organizations with a skill and knowledge to help with the restoration of this historic structure. ... offering rental agreements for short term rentals ... encouraging all to remember this new beautiful center for community when scheduling your next event. ... planning performances for the coming seasons. If you have a great idea for a performance, let us know. And if want to be alerted about what's upcoming, be sure to sign up for our newsletter on our Contact page. |
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Second Stage | Amherst is partially supported by
the National Endowment for the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust, The Charlottesville Area Community Fund, the Andrew W. Easley and Anne O. Easley Charitable Trust, and many area businesses and benefactors. |
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Second Stage | Amherst is at the corner of 2nd & Washington in Downtown Amherst
194 2nd St. | P. O. Box 342 | Amherst, VA 24521 | secondstageamherst@gmail.com
194 2nd St. | P. O. Box 342 | Amherst, VA 24521 | secondstageamherst@gmail.com