About Us

The Thomas P. Rosandich Gallery preserves the performance and movement of man by creating an awareness of the role art media play in capturing our sports heroes and perpetuating their performances for posterity.

Arguably one of the most aesthetically pleasing structures in higher education, the museum is located in an artistic atmosphere in the architecturally-acclaimed main campus building.

The ASAMA collection is comprised of more than 1,800 pieces across all media including paintings, sculpture, prints, posters, photography and assemblage. The collection is believed to be the largest of sport art in North America and possibly the world.

Also featured is the largest public art offering in the state of Alabama, the famed two-story tall mural by Maestro Cristóbal Gabarrón. “A Tribute to the Human Spirit” graces one wall of the main campus building and has become a landmark on the Eastern Shore.

In addition to maintaining the art collection, ASAMA conducts the Academy’s Sport Artist of the Year Award. The award, which was first presented in 1984, is given to an individual who is perceived to capture the spirit of sport, so that future generations can relive the drama and excitement of today’s competitions. The gallery also periodically features showings by renowned sport artists.

Scheduling tours

ASAMA is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information on group tours or current exhibits, please contact us at (251) 626-3303 ext. 7243 or e-mail [email protected].

Entry is free, but donations are welcome online through Donorbox: Donate Here!

How to find us

The American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) is located on the campus of the United States Sports University:
One Academy Drive, Daphne, AL 36526.

USSU and ASAMA are located on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, Alabama. From Interstate 10, take U.S. Highway 98 East (Exit 35). ASAMA is approximately 1/2 mile from the interstate on the east side (left) of Highway 98.

 

Directions from the Mobile Regional Airport:

  1. Follow the signs taking you out of the airport.
  2. At the light, turn left on to Airport Blvd.
  3. Take the I-65 South ramp, and merge on to I-65.
  4. Take the I-10 East exit, sign reads to Florida-Pensacola.
  5. Follow I-10 through the Wallace Tunnel and over the Bay Bridge.
  6. Take the US 90/98 exit, sign reads to Daphne/Spanish Fort.
  7. Follow exit to the right, traveling south and merge into the left-hand lane.
  8. After the second light, look for the United States Sports Academy sign. It will be on the left side of the highway.
  9. At the USSU sign, turn left on to Academy Drive.

Directions from the Pensacola Regional Airport:

  1. Follow signs taking you out of the airport.
  2. Travel Northwest on Airport Blvd.
  3. At the intersection of Airport Blvd. and Scenic Hwy, turn right on to Scenic and travel North.
  4. Take the I-10 west exit (sign reads to Mobile-Alabama).
  5. Follow I-10 west for approximately 45 miles.
  6. Take the US 90/98 exit, sign reads to Daphne/Spanish Fort.
  7. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left on to Hwy 98, traveling south and merge into the left-hand lane.
  8. After the third light, look for the United States Sports Academy sign. It will be on the left side of the highway.
  9. At the USSU sign, turn left on to Academy Drive.