TU Department of Art & Design receives $3,000 grant

Troy University's (TU) Department of Art & Design has received a $13,000 grant from the Alabama Council on the Arts to support the department's 2026 Spring Arts Series. 

“This program is rooted in research—creative, academic, and community-based,” said Will Jacks, Assistant Professor of Art & Design and co-director of the project. “We’re exploring how artists can help us reimagine underutilized spaces, spark dialogue and contribute to long-term economic and cultural development. The support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts helps us expand that vision.”

According to an announcement from TU, the series features one three-week residency and three week-long artist visits along with the new addition of an exhibition at the International Arts Center (IAC) for the three-week residents after their time on campus

“This is about more than hosting artists—it’s about building a statewide ecosystem of creativity and collaboration,” said Sara Dismukes, Professor of Art & Design and co-director. “We’re creating opportunities for artists to engage deeply with place, and for communities to see themselves reflected in the work. These relationships don’t end when the residency does—they evolve into something much more enduring.”

Read the full announcement here.