University of Mobile College of Arts & Sciences dean Dwight Steedley said it was easy to select a name for the university’s new art space. He thought of one person who has been a long-time supporter of the Baptist university’s art department, as well as a participant in the program.
When Phil Counselman, associate professor of art and art department chair, independently arrived at the same name, the professors knew they had the right person — Marilyn Foley, wife of UMobile President Mark Foley.
The professors unveiled the new name — the Marilyn Foley Art Gallery — at the gallery’s first reception Sept. 19. The new space is located in the newly renovated Ben May Building on the university’s campus.
The gallery is open to the public Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits change frequently and include professional artists as well as works by students.
“I feel very honored and appreciated, and undeserving,” Marilyn Foley said. “I’ve certainly enjoyed being part of the art program the last few years, and it has been a real privilege to take classes and get to know the students while feeding my interest and desire to get better.”
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