The mission of the IAC is to promote artistic enlightenment, cultural exchange and personal well-being for the Troy University community and beyond through University initiatives and collaborative partnerships, both local and international.
East meets West is the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park where people of all ages
come together to celebrate, to dance, to sing, to learn, to find inspiration and to
experience the world.
Made possible through generous contributions, the park includes an amphitheater, walking
trails, lagoon and several prominent art installations. “Violata Pax Dove,” by the
artist Fred “Nall” Hollis, is located in the Daniel Foundation of Alabama Plaza and
is a symbol of both beauty and sorrow. Throughout the park, 200 replica terracotta
warriors by the artist Huo Bao Zhu are displayed in exhibits representing the famous
excavations in China.
Inside the International Arts Center, the Fred “Nall” Hollis Museum features Nall's works from the 1960s to today, and the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery houses a revolving gallery of art and visiting exhibits. The Warriors Unearthed exhibit by artist Frank Marquette interprets the history behind the famous terracotta warriors.
I'm drawn to subjects that are both personal and universal: honey bear bottles that once sat on my childhood dinner table, jars of flowers bursting with color, and the saturated surface of my 1964 Airstream trailer reflecting the landscapes I travel through.
The Huo Bao Zhu Gallery is named for the artist who is responsible for the 200 terracotta warriors in the outside exhibit of the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park, as well as numerous sculptures found on the Troy Campus. The Huo Bao Zhu Gallery hosts a replica of "Bronze Chariot and Horses" along with two display cases with examples of Chinese art pieces, all gifts of the artist. This dynamic space hosts an array of visiting artists and student and faculty shows, all arranged by Troy University's Department of Art and Design.
Huo Bao Zhu Gallery
Step into the world of internationally acclaimed artist Nall by visiting his museum and gallery to enjoy work from the past fifty years of his career. Permanent and rotational temporary works are on display.
Nall Museum and Gallery
Visit 200 Terracotta Warriors, created by Dr. Huo Bao Zhu, on display in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts park. These replicas of the originals found in Xi'an, China can be visited with more detail in our inside Warriors Unearthed exhibition.
Terracotta Warriors
ArtSPARK was founded with the mission of inspiring greater connection between parents
and children through creative art practices. Once a month, the IAC hosts a free art
activity inspired by our rotating or permanent exhibits. There are plenty opportunities
for family fun with snacks, story time, and fun in the park!
ArtSPARK
Hours of Operation for the IAC
Monday - Friday : 9AM - 4PM
Saturday : 10AM - 4PM
Sunday: 1 - 4PM
Free Admission
The Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park is open 24/7, where you can visit the outside
Terracotta Warrior exhibition.
For a guided tour, please call (334) 808-6412 or email IAC@troy.edu
Arrangements will need to be made at least 48 hours in advance.
The IAC will be closed August 30 - September 1 for Labor Day weekend, as well as all
holidays observed by Troy University.
For a guided tour, please call (334) 808-6412 or email IAC@troy.edu Arrangements will need to be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Nall's Alice in Wonderland Exhibit is open at Troy University's Nall Museum and Gallery In 1975, Nall discovered the enchanting and mysterious “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”. He read and studied the text with great passion, intrigued by the author, Lewis Carroll and the main character, Alice. After a decade of studying pencil drawings at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the University of Alabama, and being mentored by surrealist painter Salvador Dali, Nall embarked on the creation of what he hails the most important series of his lifetime: “Alice in Wonderland.”
Read MoreFrom U.S. Hwy 231, turn onto George Wallace Drive. Follow George Wallace Dr. until you reach University Avenue (second traffic light), then take a left. Riddle-Pace Field will then be on your right. Continue through the red light on University Ave until you enter the round-a-bout in front of Trojan Dining then take a right onto Luther Dr. At the first stop sign, you will see The International Arts Center to your left. Parking is available out front.