Create Dothan: Colors of the Wiregrass
Visit Dothan and Wiregrass Museum of Art are partnering to celebrate local artists and their creativity through a quarterly exhibit of original artworks at Visit Dothan. Create Dothan is an open call for artists in the Wiregrass area, showcasing exceptional work from our local artist community and illustrating homegrown talent and our community’s rich artistic contributions. Each quarter, Visit Dothan will display the work of a new local artist whose work aligns with the annual theme.
This year’s theme is “Colors of the Wiregrass” and artists are encouraged to submit their interpretations of the phrase. Artists may draw inspiration from the natural landscape of the region, with its mix of wildflowers, grasses and the agricultural land of peanuts and cotton. Perhaps the People of the Wiregrass shape your ideas and inspiration for the community. Or you might consider colors associated with special events across the Wiregrass, such as the National Peanut Festival or the Mardi Gras Parade. We also encourage work that utilizes a variety of art forms and media and will accept submissions of paintings, illustration, photography, mixed media, and digital art. If you have other ideas, we still want to hear from you! Maybe you will inspire new opportunities. Submissions are open to all artists living and working in Dothan and the Wiregrass over 18 years of age. All work must be original and completed within the last three years. Selected artists will receive a $500 stipend and will be eligible to participate in exclusive merchandising opportunities with Visit Dothan.
Eligibility
Open to artists living and working in Dothan, and the Wiregrass, over 18 years of age. We encourage work that utilizes a diversity of art forms and media. Works should be no larger than 36 inches in height. Available space to hang is 20 feet long by 39 inches high. Artists can submit up to 6 works for consideration. Work that predates 2022 will not be considered. Don’t have work that aligns with the theme, but have an idea for new work? We still want to hear from you! Submit examples of previous work and share your ideas for the theme.
How to Submit
All submissions must be completed online, using Google Forms. Artists may submit up to 6 works. Label all image files with title and attach a corresponding image list. The image list should include title, date, dimensions, medium and insurance value. Each submission must also
be accompanied by an artist statement. Visit Dothan will not accept original artwork, slides, master tapes, catalogues, or reviews for
application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Submissions are open until April 4, 2025. There is no fee to submit work to Create Dothan.
Review and Selection
Artists selected to participate will be contacted no later than April 18, 2025.
Selected Works and Delivery
All works for the first quarter’s exhibit must be professionally presented and ready to install by July 7, 2025. Future dates will be coordinated with selected artists at the point of acceptance. We will not mat, frame, or wire works for display. Participating artists are responsible for the delivery of their work to Visit Dothan as well as pickup of the work at the close of the quarter. All artwork must arrive with appropriate packaging for return pickup. Visit Dothan is not responsible for damage to artwork due to insufficient packaging. All artwork will be insured for the duration of display.
To submit work click HERE