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Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park

International arts center

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.

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East Meets West

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.

 

Featured Exhibit

Sweet Dreams


Recent Work by Jayne Morgan

May 30 - August 14

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. 

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A piece from Jayne Morgans Exhibition

A family working on artSPARK activity together

Featured Program

TROY ArtSPARK

Next ArtSPARK: TBD

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

Permanent Exhibits


Visitors appreciate art in the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery
Huo Bao Zhu Gallery

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
Thanksgiving RSVP by Nall in the Nall Museum and Gallery in Troy, AL
Nall Museum and 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
Terracotta Archers at the International Arts Center in Troy, AL
Terracotta Warriors

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

Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park

The Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park was dedicated in 2016 and is home to the University's International Arts Center. The park features the Daniel Foundation of Alabama Plaza where Nall's "Violata Pax Dove" is on prominent display. Huo Bao Zhu's terracotta warriors are presented in three sections representing the architectural digs in Xi'an, china, and Huo's work, "Dancing Emperor," presides of the entrance to the IAC facility. The park also features a series of benches by artist Frank Marquette, walking trails, a lagoon and an amphitheater that is home to University events and performances. The University's graphic design program is located inside the International Arts Center where students enjoy a design lounge, classrooms and a lab.

Spring Thesis

Multimedia Works by Graduating Students and Designers

Located in the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery

This senior thesis is showcasing the class of Spring 2025 from TROY's Art and Design department. This exhibition includes work by Emily Beaudry, Stuart Blake, Anna Katherine Kautz, Toni Jones, Zuri McDaniel, Mallory Burcham, Uyen Le, Katie Davis, Christian Bens, and Christian Quinones.

Thanksgiving RSVP by Nall in the Nall Museum and Gallery in Troy, AL

Come Visit Us

Hours for the IAC

Please note that we will be closed during the following dates:

June 19 - Juneteenth celebration

July 4-6 - Fourth of July weekend

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OPERATING HOURS:
Monday - Friday : 9AM - 4PM

Saturday : 10AM - 4PM

Sunday: Closed (summer hours)

*We will reopen on Sundays on August 17*

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 on holidays observed by Troy University.

Want a tour?

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.

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News

Nall's Lewis Carroll Drawing pictured through an ornate doorway

Nall | Alice in Wonderland

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.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IAC's address?
158 International Drive (formerly Luther Drive)
Troy, AL 36082 
How do I get to the IAC?

From 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.

Where can I park?
Visitor parking is available in front of the IAC. If these spots are full please park in the faculty lot across from the IAC and ask our receptionist for a parking pass.

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