Local artist brings mosaics to Dothan Campus walking trail

Headland-based artist Frederic Lecut recently turned stone tables at the Dothan Campus walking trail into mosaics.

Headland-based artist Frederic Lecut recently turned stone tables at the Dothan Campus walking trail into mosaics.

Those enjoying the walking trail at Troy University’s Dothan Campus will notice some beautiful additions to several of the picnic tables.

Headland-based artist Frederic Lecut, originally from France, recently turned the stone tables into mosaics made of smaller mosaics created by his students throughout the area.

The mosaics were sponsored by the Troy University Dothan…

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Troy University officially unveils Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park

The dedication ceremony for the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park at the Troy Campus was held on  Friday, Nov. 3.

The dedication ceremony for the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park at the Troy Campus was held on Friday, Nov. 3.

Troy University’s new Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park is poised to become one of the region’s most important centers for the study and appreciation of global art.

Hundreds gathered at the park in November for the official dedication ceremony. The event included University, local and state officials, in addition to performances from students and faculty.

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Rosa Parks Museum’s Veterans’ Voices exhibit helps veterans, families discover healing properties of art

The Veterans' Voices exhibit, featuring artwork by local veterans who participated in a 7-week program, opened Thursday at the Rosa Parks Museum.

The Veterans' Voices exhibit, featuring artwork by local veterans who participated in a 7-week program, opened Thursday at the Rosa Parks Museum.

When Sarita Gish’s son was deployed in Iraq in 2005, she looked to her art to help her cope with her worry and concern.

Gish, who says she has been painting for most of her life, poured her heart out onto canvas, producing a the piece “My Son…Let Freedom Ring,” which is a part of…

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Rosa Parks Museum to present free art therapy workshops for veterans

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum presents a series of free art therapy workshops for area veterans beginning Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum presents a series of free art therapy workshops for area veterans beginning Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will present a series of free art therapy workshops for area veterans beginning on Tuesday.

The Museum is working with local artist Mark Montoya, who specializes in the healing properties provided through art, to present the workshops, which will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each Tuesday for…

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