DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews)– Visit Dothan and the Wiregrass Museum of Art are teaming up to celebrate local artists through Create Dothan, a quarterly exhibit showcasing original artwork at Visit Dothan. This initiative highlights the talent and creativity of artists from the Wiregrass region, offering a platform for their work to be featured in a public space.
For 2025, the theme is “Colors of the Wiregrass,” encouraging artists to interpret the phrase in their own unique way. Submissions may reflect the area’s natural landscape, its people, or cultural events like the National Peanut Festival or Mardi Gras Parade. Artists working in painting, illustration, photography, mixed media, digital art, and other visual forms are invited to apply.
Submission Details
- Eligibility: Open to artists 18 and older living and working in Dothan and the Wiregrass region.
- Artwork Requirements: Pieces must be original, completed after 2022, and no larger than 36 inches in height. Up to six works can be submitted.
- Submission Process: Applications must be submitted online via Google Forms and include high-quality images, a corresponding image list, and an artist statement.
- Deadline: April 4, 2025 (No submission fee).
- Selection Notification: Artists will be contacted by April 18, 2025.
- Exhibit Preparation: Selected works must be professionally presented and delivered to Visit Dothan by July 7, 2025.
Selected artists will receive a $500 stipend and may have opportunities for exclusive merchandising collaborations with Visit Dothan.
For full details and to apply, click here.
