DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan Preparatory Academy has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support a new visual arts project in the school’s Visual Arts classroom.
School officials were notified of the award on Dec. 5, 2025. The funding will support an eight-week, project-based unit titled “Printmaking Through Time: Gelli Plate and Screen Printing.”
During the unit, students will explore printmaking techniques including gelli plate monoprinting and screen printing while learning about the history of printmaking and the creative process. The hands-on lessons align with Alabama Course of Study standards for visual arts and emphasize experimentation, artistic expression, and original design.
Students will carve, design and produce original art prints as part of the unit. The project will conclude with a student art exhibition showcasing completed works and highlighting student growth throughout the course.
The exhibition will be held in conjunction with Dothan Preparatory Academy’s Awards Day in mid-May. Families, staff and community members will be invited to attend. Additional event details are expected to be announced at a later date.
Dothan City Schools expressed appreciation for the grant, citing the role arts education plays in enriching classroom instruction and encouraging creativity among students.
The Alabama State Council on the Arts is the state agency responsible for supporting and developing the arts in Alabama. Grant funding is provided through an annual appropriation from the Alabama Legislature, along with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
