Tag: Artists
WMA Artist Interview with Bethany Johnson
Get to know Path of Entry artist Bethany Johnson The exhibition Path of Entry was to have opened at WMA this spring, but due to the temporary closure of the... View Article
WMA Artist-in-Residence Lily Reeves Launches “Spirit Kin”
Above Image: Lily Reeves, from her series Spirit Kin, Image courtesy the artist WMA artist-in-residence Lily Reeves was to have launched her new project Spirit Kin in the Wiregrass this spring. Due... View Article
WMA’s Impact: Art + Well-being
“The arts benefit patients, their caregivers, and the systems that provide the care—saving money, reducing pain medication needs and the length of hospital stays, strengthening immune levels, decreasing depression, increasing... View Article
Artist Profile – Beverly West Leach
Beverly West Leach’s work is currently on display at WMA, in the exhibition Telling on Myself: Recent Works by Beverly West Leach. Due to the museum’s temporary closure, the exhibition... View Article
WMA’s Impact: Art + Technology
Arts organizations overwhelmingly agree: Technology and social media have made art a more participatory experience, and have helped make art audiences more diverse1. What happens when technology and social media... View Article
WMA’s Impact: Art + Advocacy
Do you know how your advocacy for the arts affects funding opportunities for artists and students at WMA? Learn more about WMA’s impact in our region this month, and join... View Article
Guest Post – Art and Healing: You Can’t Have Stars Without Darkness
“He doesn’t like doing art projects, so don’t be offended if he doesn’t participate,” Cindy said with a sweet smile as she rushed to set up the generous snack offerings... View Article
Synchronized Swimmers – An interview with artist Jenny Fine
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Jenny Fine is a visual artist and professor currently living and working in Enterprise, Alabama. Rooted in the photographic form, Fine’s practice employs time as material in an exploration... View Article
WMA’s Impact: Art + Tourism
Did you know that 68% of all tourism in the U.S. is driven by art, cultural heritage, and history?¹ Tourism drives economic growth, strengthens regional identity, and increases human connection.... View Article
Wiregrass Museum of Art launches the WMA App
DOTHAN, Alabama – January 29, 2020 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has launched the WMA App for Apple and Android mobile devices. WMA worked with PushCrankPress... View Article