DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Art in Public Places (APP) has been named one of the Top 50 Finalists for the Levitt Music AMP Series Grant, a national matching grant program that brings free, live outdoor concerts to communities across the country.
Dothan’s application, submitted by APP, placed second overall in the nationwide public voting process held September 5–15. If awarded, the grant would provide up to $120,000 over three years to support a Levitt Music Series at the new Porter Park Amphitheater starting in 2026.
The concert series would include 7–10 free shows annually through 2028, aimed at activating downtown Dothan with diverse music programming and family-friendly community gatherings.
“Being named a finalist and finishing in second place in the public voting is an incredible honor,” said Holly Meyers, Executive Director of Art in Public Places. “This achievement reflects the passion for public art and community-driven art experiences. A Levitt Music Series in Dothan would help the City of Dothan’s Performing Arts Department further activate Dothan’s new city center.”
APP is partnering with the City of Dothan’s Performing Arts Department along with Live at the Opera and the Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs to produce the proposed concert series. City of Dothan Performing Arts Director, Clay Dempsey, said the grant would transform the growing series.
“The Levitt AMP Grant would elevate Dothan’s Park Concert Series by expanding its reach. The result would be a signature experience that boosts Dothan’s visibility, strengthens local pride, and positions our city as a regional hub for live music and the arts,” Dempsey said.
The Levitt Foundation will review finalists and announce winners on November 18, 2025. If selected, APP will launch the Levitt Music Series at Porter Park in spring 2026 during the Loop Music & Art Festival.
Art in Public Places is a nonprofit dedicated to building a thriving arts ecosystem in the Wiregrass through public art installations, community events, and creative programs.
For more information, visit www.artinpublicplaces.art.
