LCVA’s extensive collections are significant for the region and unique for small colleges and universities. Located in the small, rural community of Farmville, Virginia (Prince Edward County), LCVA serves a 14-county region and is the only art museum in the region with a collecting focus on modern and contemporary Virginia artists.

LCVA collects with the intention that art encourages learning, fosters an understanding of the interconnection between disciplines, and emphasizes the importance of history and culture in a healthy, democratic society. LCVA primarily collects American art in all media and disciplines (19th century to present) with an emphasis on modern and contemporary Virginia artists.