The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) will resume its annual Community Achievement in the Arts Awards in the spring of 2017. The awards, established more than 20 years ago, recognize individuals, volunteers, businesses and non-profit organizations that have enriched lives in Southside Virginia through their contributions to the arts. The 2017 awards will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the LCVA.

The nomination period will be open Jan. 2-Feb. 1. Look for an additional announcements and nomination forms later this month.

The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts presents a rotating program of inspiring and conversation-starting exhibitions. Admission to LCVA and its programs is — and always has been — free for all. It is located at the intersection of Main and Third streets (129 North Main St.) in Farmville. For additional information on exhibitions, programs and events, contact the LCVA at lcvainfo@longwood.edu or by calling (434) 395-2206.