Global Sports Narratives · Episode 4
What art teaches us about elite athletes
Artist Steven Lester shares the stories behind his Olympic portraits and the resilience that inspires his work.
Watch the conversation on YouTubeExperience the art of sport.
Paintings, sculpture, and photography from more than four decades of sport — free and open to everyone in Daphne, Alabama.
Gabarrón · Mural at ASAMA
Watch the mural’s story
Free admission
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Upcoming exhibition
Murray Henderson
The 2026 Sport Artist of the Year. Henderson’s yearlong exhibition opens this November with an evening reception — meet the artist and explore his work.
Opening reception
Free · RSVP by November 1
Free · RSVP by November 1
Where art and athletics meet.
Since 1984, ASAMA has celebrated the artists who see sport most clearly — preserving their work and honoring a Sport Artist of the Year.
About the museum- Founded
- 1984
- Works in the collection
- 1,800+
- Always, for everyone
- Free
From the collection
Browse the collectionWatch & listen
More from USSU on YouTubeStudent voices · 36-second short
Which work speaks to you?
See the collection through our students’ eyes as they share their favorite art on campus and why it stands out.
Watch the student favorites
Plan your visit
Drop in during museum hours — admission is free, and individual visitors do not need an appointment. Group excursions can be arranged in advance.
- Address
- One Academy Drive, Daphne, AL 36526
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- (251) 626-3303
Help keep the art open to everyone.
Admission is free because donors cover the care of the collection and the exhibitions that bring people through the doors.