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.
The Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park stands as a vibrant destination where every generation can celebrate, dance, sing, learn and be inspired. It's where can you go 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.
This exhibition traces the evolution and labor of their practices, from outside upon the land, into the gallery as evidence of the journey. This body of work meditates on the environments we most take for granted and pushes to understand agency and impact on a human scale. How we move through the world leaves a mark, and how we understand and value the marks we leave behind shapes our sense of the future.
The Huo Bao Zhu Gallery, named for the artist behind the 200 terracotta warriors and numerous sculptures across the Troy Campus, features his gifted replica of "Bronze Chariot and Horses" and cases of Chinese art. This dynamic space also showcases visiting artists as well as student and faculty exhibitions curated by Troy University's Department of Art and Design.
Step into the world of internationally acclaimed artist Nall at his museum and gallery, where more than fifty years of his work are showcased through permanent collections and rotating exhibitions.
Discover 200 Terracotta Warriors, created by Dr. Huo Bao Zhu, on display in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park. Inspired by the originals unearthed in Xi'an, China, these striking replicas come to life in greater detail inside our Warriors Unearthed exhibition.
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 : 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.
Free Admission
The Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park is open 24/7, where you can visit the outside
Terracotta Warrior exhibition.
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 must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the many dimensions of Nall's life and work. More than a traditional retrospective, Collected Visions I invites viewers into the heart of the artist's personal archive—a space where inspiration, influence, and imagination converge. On view are selections from Nall's early works, pieces by artists who inspired him, and objects from the eclectic personal collection he built over decades of artistic exploration. Also featured are photographs and images of Nall throughout the years, offering glimpses into the life behind the art—his travels, his creative process, and his ongoing dialogue with the world around him.
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.