The Randy Owens Center for the Performing Arts

Jacksonville State University

The Randy Owen Performing Arts Center at Jacksonville State University includes a state-of-the-art 1,000-seat concert hall. which has been designed so it can be “tuned” acoustically to host performances ranging from 160-person bands to solo acoustical recitals to rock and country groups. Built as an addition to the old Jacksonville First Baptist Church, the complex houses the College of Fine Arts. The challenges of a large addition to an older building were overcome through creative design. Costly fire walls were avoided by keeping the majority of the new construction separated from the existing building and only providing a connection where necessary for performers. The existing church facility has been renovated to house choral and music performance/ practice spaces, a recording studio, dressing rooms, classroom space, and administration areas. The building is dedicated to legendary country music performer and JSU alumnus, Randy Owen of the group Alabama.

At a glance

• Located in Jacksonville, AL

• 27,071 sf

• Completed 2026

Services

• Architecture

• Interior Design

• Furniture Specification