DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — More than 1,200 visitors attended the Wiregrass Museum of Art’s Pumpkin Patch Family Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, according to the museum.
The free event brought families together for hands-on art activities despite windy weather.
Visitors painted pumpkins, made beaded pumpkins and jewelry, tried printmaking and explored the galleries through a scavenger hunt.
Dothan Tech students demonstrated laser cutting. Local artists Helen Wu and Rachel Johnson shared pottery and painting demonstrations, while Hot Glass Academy demonstrated glassblowing.
The museum also offered free popcorn, candy and lemonade. Coca-Cola Dothan donated sodas and bottled water.
In its recap, WMA thanked volunteers, staff, sponsors and vendors for helping provide free arts experiences for Wiregrass families. The museum cited grant support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and Sweet Home Alabama.
The Wiregrass Museum of Art is at 126 Museum Ave. in downtown Dothan.
