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Letter from the Director – Fall
Our mission at WMA is to create experiences that bring art and artists together with members of our community. While this year has challenged us in many ways, the museum... View Article
WMA announces prize winners for ‘B20: Wiregrass Biennial’
DOTHAN, Alabama — September 30, 2020 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has named six artists to receive awards for work included in the exhibition “B20: Wiregrass Biennial,” the museum’s... View Article
WMA’s Impact: Art + Artists
How do artists contribute to the communities where we live, work, and learn? What role do artists play here in the Wiregrass? Artists teach us how to use creativity and... View Article
National Endowment for the Humanities awards Preservation Assistance Grant to WMA
DOTHAN, Alabama — August 25, 2020 — The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded the Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) a grant totaling $9,987 through its Preservation Assistance... View Article
House Party for Art brings art + music + tech to viewers across the region
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] WMA recently concluded House Party for Art, its first virtual festival during August 13-15th, which included artist hangouts, spoken word, and music performances from artists and musicians across the... View Article
WMA’s House Party for Art will celebrate art, music and tech
DOTHAN, Alabama — August 6, 2020 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) will hold House Party for Art (HPA), a free virtual music, art and technology festival August 13-15.... View Article
‘B20: Wiregrass Biennial’ set for a virtual opening at WMA
DOTHAN, Alabama — July 14, 2020 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art announces the opening of the virtual exhibition, “B20: Wiregrass Biennial” on July 16 at wiregrassbiennial.com/. WMA’s biennial showcases the... View Article
Wells Fargo lends support to WMA for artist programs and virtual offerings
WMA has received support from Wells Fargo for museum programs and virtual offerings that respond to the community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. A grant in the amount of $5,000... View Article
Letter from the Director – Summer
On March 13, when I announced the temporary closure of WMA due to COVID-19, I was sure it would be a few weeks until we were back in our building.... View Article
WMA receives $10,000 in emergency relief from the Alabama State Council on the Arts
The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) through the Alabama CARES About the Arts: Emergency Relief... View Article