Our Mission
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.

Are you missing coffee, yoga and massages? ​Many of our tenants have reopened their studios.
​Click HERE for more info.

Purchase tickets at Lynchburg Tickets.
Learn more at AmherstGlebeArtsResponse.org.

COVID-19: What Second Stage Is Doing to Keep Tenants, Staff and Guests Safe

Virginia is in Phase 3 of the pandemic reopening process, and the governor has set forth guidelines requiring everyone aged 10 or older to wear a face-covering inside certain public places, including:
  • Inside essential and non-essential brick and mortar retail establishments.  
  • Inside personal care and personal grooming establishments.
  • Inside places where people congregate, including places of worship and libraries.
  • Inside food and beverage establishments, except when eating or drinking.
COVID-19 updates in Virginia can be found at Virginia.gov/coronavirus.

The Market @ Second Stage Remains Open, with Easy Online Ordering

The Market at Second Stage is still open, offering drive-through service. This is a great way to safely provide fresh food to your family while supporting local farmers and growers. Just fill out the order form on our Market page before Tuesday night each week, and your purchases will be ready for pickup Thursday afternoon.

The market will remain open with vendor tables through October before switching to preorder/pickup.

Questions? Email our Market Manager, Mary Hurst, at SecondStageMarket@gmail.com for more info.
Interested in Becoming a Market @ Second Stage Vendor? Find Out How at Our Market Page

Second Helping Program Boosted by Amherst County EDA Grant
Second Stage and the Market at Second Stage are delighted to announce that our Second Helping Program has been awarded an $11,200 grant from the Amherst County Economic Development Agency (EDA). The program provides fresh, locally grown and produced food to food-insecure families in Amherst County through local organizations: Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels, Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the New Prospect Baptist Church Foodbank.
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To donate to our Second Helping program, contact 434.941.0997 or SecondStageAmherst@gmail.com.

Amherst EATs @ Second Stage Postponed

With ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, Amherst EATs @ Second Stage has been postponed. We hope to reschedule this event and will provide updates on changes. Applications already received will be held for consideration.

Amherst EATs – Empowering Amherst’s Trailblazers –will feature groups and individuals from Amherst County pitching their ideas for innovative projects that will benefit the community, with attendees voting on the most promising idea. Microgrants of $1,000 and $500 will be awarded to the audience favorites.
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Located at the Corner of 2nd St. and Washington St. in Downtown Amherst

2019 Non-Profit Business of the Year

We're thrilled and honored to have been voted
2019 Non-Profit Business of the Year by the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce. Many thanks to everyone who is helping us achieve our mission to inspire creativity and community in Amherst.
Second Stage Amherst Is Proud to Have Earned GuideStar's Silver Seal

 Our Board of Directors

​Charlene (Suny) Monk, President - Former Executive Director of the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Margaret McCanna, Secretary - Business Manager, Adult Care Center of Central VA, Photographer
Linda Gurtler, Treasurer - Retired CFO and small business owner
Chris Badgett, Director -  Director of Choral Music at Amherst Middle School
Peter Bryan, Director - President, Heritage Wealth Management Group
David Butcher, Director - Marketing and communications specialist
Laura Gray, Director - Banking, Simple Country Wellness
Mary Hurst, Farmers Market Manager - Retired NASA Historic Preservation Officer
John Patteson, Director - Contractor, real estate developer and entrepreneur
Wanda Smith, Director - Supervisor of Math, Science, Gifted and Elective Programs
Krista Templeton, Director - Recruitment Manager, Home Instead Senior Care
Second Stage | Amherst At the corner of 2nd and Washington Streets | PO Box 342 | Amherst, VA 24521