Wiregrass “Flora and Fauna” – Courtesy of Art in Public Places
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A new mural is coming soon to downtown Dothan. Art in Public Places (APP) has announced that the city’s Historic Preservation Commission has officially approved the “Wiregrass Flora and Fauna” mural by artist Paige Dirksen.
The large-scale piece will cover roughly 2,000 square feet across the back façades of Honey Bee Tees and The Grand on Foster, overlooking the Porter Park Amphitheater and North Saint Andrews Street. Painting begins the first week of November and is expected to take about ten days to complete.
The mural design will highlight native plants of the Wiregrass, including azaleas, magnolias, and the Marion Hall Camellia, which was created by local horticulturist Marion Hall and registered with the American Camellia Society in 2006.
“We are grateful to the City of Dothan’s Historic Preservation Committee for approving this project and helping us bring new energy to downtown,” said Holly Meyers, Executive Director of Art in Public Places. “The Scout’s Alley Mural is both a nod to our beautiful natural history and a vision for Dothan’s creative future.”
Artist Paige Dirksen said she hopes the mural “feels alive—an immersive, layered reflection of the Wiregrass that brings color, texture, and pride to this growing corridor.”
The mural is part of APP’s ongoing mission to connect public spaces and art, adding vibrancy to downtown and enhancing the community’s creative identity.
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