Jasmine Best, “The Devil Taught Her How to Use Em'”, 2022 Embroidery, tufted yarn, digital painting printed on fabric ,Courtesy of the artist   The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA)... View Article

Dear Friends and Members,  I am filled with gratitude for the support our community continues to offer WMA. This year has been one of transformation and growth, and we are... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – September 10, 2024 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant of $75,000 from the Institute of Museum... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama- Sept 6, 2024-The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) will expand its beloved Bus on Us program to include Henry County Schools for the 2024-2025 school year. WMA launched... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art draws in visitors of every ability and age and is always striving to make the exhibitions more accessible to everyone. Towards that goal, WMA is... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – August 6, 2024 — Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has been approved to receive a Follow-up Review through the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which is administered by the... View Article

Dear Friends and Members,  We are thrilled to share with you an exciting summer schedule at WMA. This summer promises to be one of our most dynamic seasons yet, filled... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – On May 11, 2024 The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) alongside students from Dothan Technology Center installed new artwork at Walton Park in partnership with Dothan Leisure... View Article

Dear Friends and Members,  As the vibrant hues of spring begin to bloom, it brings with it an exciting new quarter at WMA. We are thrilled to share with you... View Article

 EnChroma® – creators of glasses for color blindness –  announced that WMA will loan EnChroma glasses to visitors who are red-green color blind so they can more fully experience the... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has published its Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report, marking its impact, achievements, and funding support over the last year. WMA’s Annual Report communicates the... View Article

WMA draws in visitors of all ages to enjoy the galleries, learn in the studio, and make memories in special classes and workshops. This summer, in addition to summer camps... View Article

Calling all high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: WMA Teens applications are now open! WMA Teens is a council of up to 12 Wiregrass area high school Sophomores, Juniors, and... View Article

This year, WMA continued to spread creativity, learning, and community engagement through its summer camps and outreach programs. Children, families, and community groups encountered life-changing experiences in the studio, galleries,... View Article

Dothan, AL – August 21, 2023 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is continuing its partnership with Dothan City Schools (DCS) for the 2023-24 school year, and has aligned... View Article

Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has passed the American Alliance of Museums’ Core Documents Verification, an important milestone in its ongoing efforts to demonstrate excellence and meet standards and best... View Article

As many of you already know, despite our best efforts, this past Saturday’s Yard Party for Art event was canceled due to unforeseen and dangerous weather conditions. We understand the excitement and anticipation... View Article

Art can harness the healing power within each of us and help bring us into community with one another. As part of WMA’s focus on Health & Wellness programs and... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is thrilled to announce the opening of several new exhibitions that will offer visitors unique artistic experiences. These exhibitions showcase a diverse range of... View Article

Thanks to our dedicated members for supporting the Wiregrass Museum of Art and attending One Night Only, our annual member party, last week! We hope you had as much fun as we... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, I hope this letter finds you ready to embrace the vibrant summer season ahead! WMA is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for an incredible... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Wiregrass Foundation to support summer outreach programs in June and July. “Summer... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has received a multi-year challenge grant from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama for a total amount of $120,000 over three years. The grant will... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – August 1, 2023 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is delighted to announce the acquisition of 160 works of art for its Permanent Collection. Thanks to... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) invites area teens to its second annual Teen Night on Saturday, April 22nd, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by WMA Teens, a council... View Article

WMA is generously supported in part by the regional business community through its corporate member program. We spoke with leaders at HudsonAlpha Wiregrass, including Dean Mitchell, Executive Director, and Adam... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) will open new exhibitions on the evening of Thursday, April 20 at its monthly Art After Hours event. Members and the general public are... View Article

Brook McGinnis, education director at the Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA), has been selected to present at the 2023 ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference with The... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, After wrapping up a busy Youth Art Month – with 173 works of art from students at 41 schools and organizations in 5 counties – we’re... View Article

At WMA, we’re proud to highlight the talent, creativity, and limitless potential of area students in the Youth Art Month exhibition. WMA advocates for visual arts learning as an essential... View Article

Art brings people together, sometimes when we need it the most. WMA partners with 18 area nonprofit agencies and organizations to meet our community’s needs, connecting our Wiregrass neighbors directly... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) opens its annual Youth Art Month exhibition this month, showcasing 173 works of art on view, selected from its record-breaking total of 813 submissions.... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is now offering sensory kits for visitors to the museum. The kits are designed to offer individuals and families alternative ways to enjoy exhibitions... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees and its staff thank our members, supporters, and key community stakeholders who participated in recent discussions about the museum’s plan to become... View Article

Last week Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) celebrated its 35th anniversary with Art in Bloom, a three-day celebration of creativity in the Wiregrass region through 12 innovative floral and object... View Article

Art elevates the everyday! Since 1987, WMA has evolved from a pop-up art exhibition in a commercial mall space into an active, vibrant museum with a focus on Contemporary Art... View Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Rea Director of Advancement, WMA 334.794.3871 mrea@wiregrassmuseum.org DOTHAN, Alabama – January 23, 2023 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) will present a free film... View Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Rea Director of Advancement, WMA 334.794.3871 mrea@wiregrassmuseum.org   DOTHAN, Alabama – January 19, 2023 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) presents Art in Bloom,... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has published its Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report, marking its impact, achievements, and funding support over the last year. WMA’s Annual Report communicates the... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has published its 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, communicating its goals, priorities, and challenges for sustainability and growth as it serves residents and visitors to the... View Article

Above: Image: Thornton Dial, Sr. American, 1928 – 2016, Counting Birds, n.d., Mixed media on paper, 39 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches, Estate of Thornton Dial, © Estate ofThornton Dial/... View Article

Above: Barry Anderson, Alabama #17-7, 1987. Inkjet print. Gift of the artist as part of The Museum Project   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Rea Director of Advancement, WMA 334.794.3871 mrea@wiregrassmuseum.org... View Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Rea Director of Advancement, WMA 334.794.3871 mrea@wiregrassmuseum.org Dothan, AL – November 17, 2022 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is continuing its partnership with... View Article

In celebration of its upcoming 35th anniversary, the Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) debuted two new fall events this past weekend, The Glass Pumpkin Party, and The Pumpkin Patch, a... View Article

Students from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) in Dothan, collaborated with WMA this month at Write Night: Open Mic Night, a one-of-a-kind event, as part of their student... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama — October 16, 2022 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) will open new exhibitions on the evening of Thursday, October 20 at its monthly Art After Hours... View Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOTHAN, Alabama — October 14, 2022 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is introducing two new events at the end of the month, The Glass Pumpkin... View Article

WMA is generously supported in part by the regional business community through its corporate member program. For this spotlight, we talked with Sarah Adkins-Jablonsky, a student at the Alabama College... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama — September 30, 2022 — The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has named three artists to receive awards for work included in the juried exhibition ‘B22: Wiregrass Biennial’,... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is pleased to announce two grant awards from the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) for two programs, WMA Teens, and its Visiting Artist... View Article

WMA brings in visitors of all ages to learn from and enjoy art in our galleries, and this month, we welcomed a very special group from a fellow nonprofit organization... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is offering opportunities for K-12 educators in Alabama to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for its upcoming professional development courses, as well as its studio... View Article

As we ready for a new year, excitement continues to grow as we look ahead to our 35th year anniversary! Since 1987, WMA has evolved from an idea to a... View Article

The WMA Teens program selected up to twelve area sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Wiregrass region public, private, or homeschools who were oriented toward the arts and creativity, and who... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is moving forward with work on a facility and operational needs assessment, and with support from the City of Dothan, has contracted with M. Goodwin... View Article

This past Thursday, WMA’s team welcomed artists and visitors from across the Southeast for the opening of two new exhibitions, B22: Wiregrass Biennial and Mary Ann Sampson: Puppets and Poetry... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) will host a grant workshop session with the Alabama Arts Education Initiative on Saturday, August 6th at the museum from 10:00am until 1:00pm. The... View Article

Next year marks WMA’s 35th anniversary and as I reflect on the museum’s history, I’m grateful for early supporters who wanted the best for their community and who worked tirelessly... View Article

WMA will host an information session for Verdant Fund, an expansion of the Warhol Foundation’s Regional Re-grant program, which supports creative practice born of and within Alabama. The fund’s goal... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, The museum is buzzing this summer! Between in-house camps, outreach and tours with community partners, and classes and workshops with visiting artists, WMA’s mission of lifelong... View Article

This month alone, 200 young students have been enjoying summer art camps and programs at WMA, learning and developing skills through hands-on artmaking, with many more to visit in July... View Article

WMA recently announced the launch of an online exhibition, What Has Been Will Be Again, by photographer Jared Ragland. Between 2020–2021 Ragland traveled across more than 15,000 miles and 50... View Article

WMA is pleased to announce it has been awarded grants from local foundations to support two programs, including summer outreach programs and the museum’s longest running program, First Saturday Family... View Article

There’s something new in the neighborhood – Free Little Art Supplies Libraries! WMA has launched its newest project, in partnership with Dothan Leisure Services, and with support from Wiregrass Foundation.... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art announces the launch of an online exhibition, What Has Been Will Be Again, by photographer Jared Ragland. Between 2020–2021 Ragland traveled across more than 15,000... View Article

WMA announces its selection of 37 works of art from 38 artists from across the Southeast U.S. for its upcoming juried exhibition, B22: Wiregrass Biennial, to open this summer on... View Article

WMA celebrated its vibrant member community with this year’s annual member party, One Night Only: Prom Night on Thursday, May 5th. Attendees enjoyed taking inspiration from the theme, wearing their... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is partnering with the Alabama Artistic Literacy Consortium to host a training workshop for artists who currently work in schools, and for those who may... View Article

What a great week it’s been at WMA — and it’s not over yet! WMA opened new exhibitions last night at Art After Hours, with exhibiting artists Sonya Yong James... View Article

WMA will open new exhibitions on the evening of Thursday, April 21 at its monthly Art After Hours event, which will be on view until June 25, 2022. Sonya Yong... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, A member recently told me, “WMA is the place to be these days”, and I couldn’t agree more! With thousands of school students coming through our... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art opened its annual Youth Art Month exhibition this month, selecting 151 works of art to display from its record-breaking total of 728 submissions. Selected works... View Article

We’re celebrating a return to in-person programs, like First Saturday Family Day! Khloe B. and her family showed up at First Saturday Family Day last month. She and her brother... View Article

WMA celebrated Museums Advocacy Day on March 2nd, hosting area elected officials to learn more about the museum’s work and impact within the Wiregrass community. Created by the American Alliance... View Article

WMA introduces a new interview series in 2022, focusing on connections between the arts and philanthropy. In this interview, Melissa Rea, the museum’s Director of Advancement, chatted with Alabama Representative... View Article

We’ve had so much fun taking the tour groups through the new exhibitions. The kids seem to really respond to the work. One of the 3rd graders said that he wants... View Article

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] WMA is generously supported in part by the regional business community through its corporate member program. We sat down with Scott W. Trott, P.E., the Chief Strategy Officer of... View Article

The arts play a critical role in the well-being of our communities by driving economic growth, tourism, and quality of life for our residents. As the Executive Director and Curator... View Article

WMA Teens, a new museum initiative for high school juniors and seniors, began their work this semester to create programs and events for teens, by teens for the current school... View Article

Brook McGinnis, Education Director at the Wiregrass Museum of Art, recently presented at the Alabama Art Education Association Conference in Mobile, providing instruction and inspiration for early education (preK-2nd grade)... View Article

WMA works with our corporate members to make the Wiregrass region a more creative, connected place to live, work, and visit. We talked with Elaine Taylor of RealTime, LLC, to... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, Art elevates the everyday. And WMA elevates the Wiregrass. Through diverse programs that highlight quality art, lifelong learning, and that promote community gathering and sharing, WMA... View Article

Pictured Above: Sydney Foster, Photo by Frank Jackson.  The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce grant support for an artist residency and upcoming exhibition with Sydney A.... View Article

WMA has recently launched a new initiative to make its Permanent Collection more accessible for its visitors. Labels for Permanent Collection objects, located in its Entrance Galleries and on long... View Article

[envira-gallery id=”12705″] Two young artists. Three artist mentors. One project to change the world. During the last week of February for the last ten years, WMA would transform into a... View Article

WMA is generously supported in part by the regional business community through its corporate member program. We sat down with Bev Arnold of Wiregrass Home Team to talk about their... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) announces its selection of community advisory committee members, following a public call for community participation earlier this spring through an application process. This committee... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, We can see the light at the end of the tunnel. As other organizations and businesses begin the process of reopening, WMA is doing the same.... View Article

DOTHAN, AL – May 24, 2021 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Henry... View Article

DOTHAN, AL – May 12, 2021 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art recently received a grant award totaling $19,296 from Dothan’s Wiregrass Foundation to be used in support of the museum’s... View Article

DOTHAN, AL – April 20, 2021 – Wiregrass Museum of Art invites residents of the Wiregrass region to become more involved in the museum’s planning through the launch of a new... View Article

Wiregrass Museum of Art holds more than 1,100 objects of art in its care, including over 700 of those within its permanent collections, and is proud to care for, exhibit,... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, This quarter marks a year since our temporary closure in 2020, when exhibitions were postponed and programs and events canceled. Although we adapted quickly – pivoting... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – April 6, 2021 – Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which is administered by the American Alliance... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – March 24, 2021 – The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) has awarded two grants totaling $10,400 to the Wiregrass Museum of Art through its organizational... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – February 5, 2021 – Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is the recipient of an award totaling $33,100 from the Michelin North America Charity Golf Tournament, held annually in... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, Like me, I’m sure many of you are glad to see a new year. 2020 was a challenge for many of us personally, and we experienced... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – November 5, 2020 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is the recipient of five awards at the 2020 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC), including three in the technology... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – October 26, 2020 – The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) has awarded two grants totaling $11,200 to the Wiregrass Museum of Art through its organizational grants... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – October 20, 2020 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art is partnering with Dothan City Schools (DCS) to provide online professional development for DCS’s A+ Art schools teachers... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama — October 13, 2020 — “Sara Garden Armstrong: Threads and Layers,” an exhibition surveying works by Alabama native Sara Garden Armstrong, will open at the Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) on October 16.... View Article

Wiregrass Museum of Art thanks Southeast Health for their generous support in 2020! By upholding their commitment to Screen on the Green sponsorship during the museum’s temporary closure and reopening,... View Article

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

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

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

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

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

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

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

[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

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

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 is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

Did you know that the arts create opportunities for residents to become more engaged in their communities’ civic dialogue? Specifically, participants in arts events, programs, and projects have more exposure... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

B20: Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition that encourages innovative and progressive work and showcases the South’s most talented contemporary artists, illustrating the region’s rich cultural heritage. Selected work utilizes a... View Article

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

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

Did you know artistic innovation helps build equitable communities, gives people the tools to tell complex histories, and can help build more inclusive economies? By supporting artistic innovation, arts organizations... View Article

The exhibition Path of Entry was to have opened at WMA this spring, but due to the temporary closure of the museum, it was postponed until next year. The group... View Article

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

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

The exhibition Path of Entry was to have opened at WMA this spring, but due to the temporary closure of the museum, it was postponed until next year. The group... View Article

Please take note of our current Museum hours: WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY – 10am-5pm SATURDAY – 10am–3pm SUNDAY – closed to the public MONDAY AND TUESDAY – by appointment PLEASE NOTE If you... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – June 9, 2020 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received grant funding from the Southeast Alabama Community Foundation (SACF) and Wiregrass Foundation... View Article

Did you know that the arts provide an open door to significant educational benefits and valuable life skills for students? Students who have arts-rich experiences are more likely to graduate... View Article

The exhibition Path of Entry was to have opened at WMA this spring, but due to the temporary closure of the museum, it was postponed until next year. The group... View Article

The exhibition Path of Entry was to have opened at WMA this spring, but due to the temporary closure of the museum, it was postponed until next year. The group... View Article

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

Dear WMA Friends, I hope this update finds you safe and healthy. It’s hard to believe that WMA has been closed to the public for two months to aid in... View Article

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

DOTHAN, Alabama – May 14, 2020 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received $35,000 from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama. The award for operations... View Article

“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

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

We miss you! But, our team at WMA is working hard at home to connect you with important art, artists, and ideas of our time. In accordance with health and... View Article

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

Dear Friends and Members, As I write this letter to you, we find ourselves in uncertain times. The COVID-19 pandemic has been in the news for several months now, and... View Article

At WMA, we’re keeping you in mind. Per the March 27, 2020 order from Governor Kay Ivey, WMA will remain temporarily closed to the public past the museum’s previously published... View Article

While WMA is temporarily closed to the public, we want to stay in touch with all of you!  We are working from home to update online resources that will help... View Article

Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) today announced that, effective Tuesday at 5 p.m., the museum will temporarily close to the public to help contain the spread of COVID-19. WMA is... View Article

WMA values the safety and well-being of our visitors, and we make every attempt to keep the museum open and accessible to all. It is for this reason that we... View Article

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

“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

[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

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

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

Dear Friends of WMA: We at Wiregrass Museum of Art care deeply about making the art and programming we share meaningful to you, our community, and all our visitors. But... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – January 9, 2020 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it will feature work from two Alabama artists during its winter quarter of... View Article

Did you know that a single field trip to an art museum can help students learn new skills? A recent study from The National Art Education Association (NAEA) Museum Education... View Article

Dear Members and Friends,  I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the core values that drive decision making at the Wiregrass Museum of Art. We’re dedicated to providing our community... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – December 17, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded two grants totaling $11,200 from the Alabama State Council... View Article

Did you know the arts make every phase of life better and more fulfilling, and that learning through the arts has proven benefits for participants at all stages of life? In... View Article

Wallace Community College – Dothan (WCCD) Foundation, the Heersink Family Foundation, and the Wiregrass Museum of Art are partnering to showcase the work of artists living and working in the tri-state region... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – November 5, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it was awarded a bronze medal in the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Technology Competition... View Article

Did you know the arts play a significant role in regional economic development? The arts spark growth and innovation by creating a fast-growth, dynamic business sector; helping mature industries become... View Article

This summer, WMA’s communications intern, Harley Masoner, set out to learn more about ceramic artist Jessica Smith, whose exhibition, In Flux, is on display in the Dove Gallery through the... View Article

Did you know visual art empowers people by making space for needed conversation? Art helps us critically and creatively imagine our communities.1 Students recently experienced this kind of empowering conversation... View Article

Museum will receive more than $77,000 from this year’s tournament DOTHAN, Alabama – October 15, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it was selected as... View Article

Today, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is being honored as communities across the US thoughtfully reexamine our national history, critically question privileged Western narratives, and celebrate the native peoples of North America.    ... View Article

WMA is supported by the regional business community, and welcomed PRemployer, Inc., a division of PR Companies, to its corporate member program this past spring. We spoke with Mary Beth... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, The Wiregrass Museum of Art is where inspiration and creativity thrive each and every day. We are a place where learning is fun and children can... View Article

Online platform aims to help K-12 teachers meet state art standards in the classroom DOTHAN, Alabama – October 1, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – September 24, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce that the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) has awarded the museum a... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – September 6, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce that Dothan City Schools (DCS) has awarded WMA a contract in an amount not... View Article

Film photographer Sean Crutchfield spends hours each day traveling down dirt roads and blue highways, exploring rural communities near his home in Graceville, Florida. He peers through the lens of... View Article

WMA is generously supported in part by the regional business community through its corporate member program. We sat down with Zach Swan of Mural City Coffee Company last month to... View Article

Saturday evening, August 10th found WMA’s garden filled with hundreds of people enjoying live music, art demonstrations, amazing food, and the occasional cool breeze during Yard Party for Art, the... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – July 30, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce that Yard Party for Art (YPA) will return to the museum’s garden on Saturday, August 10, 2019. The annual, one-night art and music... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – July 18, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce the opening of its summer exhibitions, “As Long as the Waters Flow: Native Americans in... View Article

Dear Friends and Members,  We are in full swing for summer at WMA, with new exhibitions being installed, a total of 12 summer camps including in-house and outreach programs, and... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – July 2, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received a multi-year grant award for operations funding totaling $105,000 from... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – June 18, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received three separate grant awards totaling $15,800 to be used for existing... View Article

Even with WMA’s spring quarter still in full swing, the museum’s staff is hard at work making final arrangements for summer exhibitions. Included in the upcoming schedule is Sight Lines,... View Article

WMA’s exhibition Carlton Nell: Compositions showcases large-scale, abstracted landscapes by artist Carlton Nell. Nell is a professor at Auburn University and his paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – May 10, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received a capital project grant award exceeding $50,000 from Wiregrass Foundation... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – April 11, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce the opening of Continuum: 1808-2017/Goya to Erdreich on the evening of Thursday, April 18... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – April 4, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce that Birmingham, Alabama-based photographers Cary Norton and Jared Ragland, collectively known as GUSDUGGER,... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, WMA has seen tremendous growth in the past year, including a 13% increase in quarterly attendance from this time last year, a 72% increase in student... View Article

Sheri Schumacher is a designer and educator whose work is at the interface of architecture, public-interest design, and craft practices. In her WMA exhibition, textile | assemblage | place,  Schumacher sets out to “map”... View Article

WMA had a chance to sit down and chat with artist Sydney A. Foster this past January while she was in Dothan installing her current exhibition, Walks in the South.... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received grant awards totaling $9,000 from the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA), The Caring Foundation of... View Article

WMA is supported by companies throughout diverse sectors, from construction and transportation, to banking and architecture, and more. We spoke with Vimal Patel, a young professional in the hospitality and... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – January 16, 2019 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art is pleased to announce the opening of Home: Where I Live on the evening of January 17 at... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, January marks a new year at WMA, and we have created a number of programs to inspire you throughout the year. From new exhibitions, to classes... View Article

We recently asked Birmingham, Alabama-based artist Charity Ponter a few questions about her exhibition, Ground Beneath My Feet: Collaborative Portraits with Visual Artists in My Hometown, on display now in the Coleman... View Article

WMA is hosting a unique exhibition this quarter, and there are only a few more days to take it all in. Echoes: A response to objects in WMA’s permanent collection... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art made it through Hurricane Michael with very little damage and just a couple of days without power. The staff would like to thank the City... View Article

WMA’s regional reach extends beyond Alabama, touching residents in the Florida panhandle and southwest Georgia. One out-of-state corporate member, Georgia-Pacific, understands the regional draw of the museum, and supports its... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is pleased to announce two exhibition award winners for the recently closed B18: Wiregrass Biennial. The Judge’s Prize will be given to Elysia Mann for her... View Article

Dear WMA Members and Friends, As we come to the end of a very busy summer at the museum, I hope that you had a chance to visit us during... View Article

WMA asked several of the 41 artists whose work is currently on display in B18: Wiregrass Biennial to answer questions about their artistic practice. This is the last post in our five-part... View Article

WMA asked several of the 41 artists whose work is currently on display in B18: Wiregrass Biennial to answer questions about their artistic practice. Get to know them better during the next... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – September 25, 2018 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received an award in the amount of $6,300 from the Alabama... View Article

WMA asked several of the 41 artists whose work is currently on display in B18: Wiregrass Biennial  to answer questions about their artistic practice. Get to know them better during the next... View Article

WMA asked several of the 41 artists whose work is currently on display in B18: Wiregrass Biennial  to answer questions about their artistic practice. Get to know them better during the next... View Article

WMA asked several of the 41 artists whose work is currently on display in B18: Wiregrass Biennial  to answer questions about their artistic practice. Get to know them better during the next... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – September 11, 2018 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $20,000 from the Alabama Bicentennial Commission in support of... View Article

What does it take to run a museum? Sarah Ivey and Brandon Rice got a behind-the-scenes look this summer as they completed internships at WMA. The two art students from... View Article

On Saturday, August 11, with the support of our community, the Wiregrass Museum of Art turned its garden into a summertime oasis at Yard Party for Art. It was a... View Article

The corporate member program at WMA is supported by diverse industries across the Wiregrass business community; what unifies them all is their belief in WMA’s ability to be a cultural-gathering... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, It is officially the summer season, and the museum is buzzing with activity. As I write this letter, I keep reflecting on the students in our... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – July 3, 2018 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA), in partnership with the City of Dothan, is pleased to announce it has selected mural artist Cosby Hayes to serve... View Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andi Martin, Alabama Bicentennial Commission 334-242-5864, andi.martin@bicentennial.alabama.gov Wiregrass Museum of Art Hosts Alabama History Institute, June 18-21 Montgomery, AL (June 18, 2018) – The Wiregrass Museum of Art in Dothan will host an... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – May 15, 2018 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA), in partnership with the City of Dothan, is pleased to announce a Call for Artists for a summer... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – April 26, 2018 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received two grants for youth art education totaling $10,000. A $5,000... View Article

DOTHAN, Ala. – April 11, 2017- The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) announces the opening of “Alabama Reckoner,” featuring the work of Birmingham-based artist Douglas Pierre Baulos. The exhibition is... View Article

WMA’s corporate members believe in the transformative power of art, and are committed to supporting the museum’s programs and exhibitions. We chatted with Beau Benton, President of LBA, about their... View Article

Dear WMA Members and Friends, WMA is a place to be inspired, to learn, and to gather as a community year-round. This quarter we are making meaningful connections through new... View Article

To coincide with the national celebration of Youth Art Month and WMA’s exhibition, we hosted our first ever Youth Write Night, inviting 7th-12th grade students to share an original written... View Article

DOTHAN, Alabama – March 6, 2018 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce its acceptance to the 2018 Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program with the... View Article

As an educator, nothing makes me happier than being able to share my passion for art with students. While the galleries provide the ideal platform to show incredible artwork from... View Article

The Wiregrass Museum of Art was recently selected by the City of Dothan to be the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree planting. A live oak was chosen and... View Article

WMA receives $5,000 ASCA grant for digital learning DOTHAN, Alabama – January 30, 2018 – The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) is pleased to announce it has received grant funding... View Article

WMA’s corporate members believe in the transformative power of art, and are committed to supporting the museum’s programs and exhibitions. We chatted with Harrison Morris, CEO and President of ServisFirst... View Article

Dear Friends and Members, January is the month most associated with fresh starts, and a new year. While we are always looking forward here at WMA, and there is much... View Article