Troy University’s Nall Gallery an autobiography of the artist

Nall posing in front of his Violata Pax Dove, one of numerous works spanning the Troy, Alabama, born artist's career on display at Troy University.

Nall posing in front of his Violata Pax Dove, one of numerous works spanning the Troy, Alabama, born artist's career on display at Troy University.

The Fred “Nall” Hollis Gallery inside the Troy University International Arts Center is filled with the titular artist’s work from more than four decades of artistic expression.

But for the artist himself, the gallery stands for more than the individual pieces – it serves as his autobiography.

Containing work dating to his childhood in Troy…

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Area groups tour Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park

Two community groups experienced a guided tour of the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park this week.

Two community groups experienced a guided tour of the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park this week.

Two community groups took guided tours of the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park this week, with Mrs. Hawkins and the artist Nall as their tour guides.

The Cynosure Club from Andalusia and the Montgomery Thespian Club explored the park, including the International Arts Center and its art galleries.

“It’s a wonderful trip, we’re glad to…

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Heritage Exhibition brings art of TROY faculty to the public

Visitors viewing some of the art on display as part of the Heritage Show, a collection of work by TROY art faculty past and present.

Visitors viewing some of the art on display as part of the Heritage Show, a collection of work by TROY art faculty past and present.

Troy University has a long, rich art tradition, and the Janice Hawkins Cultural Art Park is bringing that tradition to the forefront.

The Huo Bao Zhu Gallery, located inside the International Arts Center, will house a revolving gallery of art and visiting exhibits, but the first such exhibit focuses on the art of TROY faculty…

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Troy University set to open new cultural arts park, international arts center

TROY is set dedicate the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park and International Arts Center on Friday on its Troy Campus. (TROY photo/Kevin Glackmeyer)

TROY is set dedicate the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park and International Arts Center on Friday on its Troy Campus. (TROY photo/Kevin Glackmeyer)

Troy University will celebrate international art and provide additional learning space for students with a new park and arts center opening this week at the Troy Campus.

TROY will formally open the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park and International Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. with a dedication and concert inside the…

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