Year Founded
1905
EIN
56-2521625
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Ms. Perry Payne Millner, Executive Director
Primary Contact Name
Perry Payne Millner
Main Address

P.O.Box 1450
Lynchburg, VA 24505
United States

701 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
United States

What We Do

Opera on the James is a leader in attracting and captivating our region’s growing and diverse audiences by offering a broad range of quality performances and programs that celebrate the beauty, power and primacy of the human voice. 

Our Values
Realization of our Mission and Vision Through…

Nurturing and Developing Talent
We provide the best training and performance opportunities as we engage, encourage and develop the next generation of aspiring vocal artists, with emphasis on nurturing local talent.

Community Service
We serve our region by growing and enhancing its rich tapestry of civic and cultural assets, as we work collaboratively with partners in arts, business and academia.

Fiscal Strength and Stewardship
We are committed to our fiscal health and to be dedicated financial stewards of the Company, within the community and to all our funding sources.

Creativity and Storytelling
We strive to become preeminent in delivering new and relevant content as we share stories that matter to our communities, through our performances, outreach and educational experiences.

Commitment
We work to accomplish our goals at the highest level of integrity and innovation, with passion, enthusiasm, collaboration and inclusivity.

Interesting Info
  • We celebrate the primacy of the human voice through professional productions at the Academy Center and locations around central Virginia.
  • Our Tyler Young Artists reach some 8,000 central Virginians each year, through performances in schools, libraries and community centers across the region.
  • We are proud residents of Lynchburg's thriving downtown arts corridor, and are committed to
Geographic Location

City of Lynchburg