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Troy’s Rosa Parks Museum to feature new exhibit on homelessness
A new exhibit at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will feature the work of sculptor Jim Hager, focusing on the issue of homelessness.
The art will be available to view beginning Aug. 8 and is scheduled to be on display through Oct. 26.
Keep reading to learn more about the new exhibit + find out what else you can see at the Rosa Parks Museum.
‘Homeless’
After being inspired by the growing number of people experiencing homelessness in his home city of Oakland, Jim Hager created the exhibit “Homeless.”
An upcoming exhibit at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will examine the issue of homelessness through the work of sculptor Jim Hager. He chose to use his art as a tool to create awareness and bring more action.
“The effort was inspired by a desire to better understand ‘Who are the homeless in our community?’ I constantly pass individuals at street corners holding signs asking for help and continue with no understanding of the situation of who they are or how they came into this situation.”
~ Jim Hager, artist
Donna Beisel, Director of Museum Operations, hopes the exhibit will raise awareness about the issue of homelessness locally as well. Throughout the exhibit’s run, the museum will be collecting much-needed items to help the unhoused in the Montgomery area.
The exhibit, “Homeless,” will open with an artist talk and reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8
Rosa Parks Museum
Troy University dedicated its museum and library to Rosa Parks in 2000. The structure is a three-story, 55,000 square-foot state-of-the-art library and museum located on Troy’s satellite campus in Montgomery.
Here’s everything you need to know:
- Where: 252 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM; Saturday 9AM-3PM; Closed Sundays
- Tickets: $7.50 for ages 12+ | $5.50 for ages 4-12 | Free for ages 3 and under
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