DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) —The Wiregrass Museum of Art (WMA) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) to support exhibitions, educational programs and community outreach throughout the Wiregrass region.
According to the Wiregrass Museum of Art, the funding for fiscal year 2027 will help support its annual schedule of art exhibitions, artist engagement, community events and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages.
The museum presents approximately 12 contemporary art exhibitions each year, featuring artists from Alabama and across the Southeast, along with selections from its permanent collection.
Upcoming and scheduled exhibitions include “Here & Beyond: Selections from the Permanent Collection,” “Eugene James Martin: Somewhere in Time,” “Alice and Michael Mason: Ways of Seeing” and “Jamey Grimes: Roil: Tempest.”
The grant will also support school tours, hands-on art activities, workshops, family programs, free teen programming and professional development opportunities for educators.
WMA’s Bus on Us program helps schools overcome transportation barriers, while its Curriculum Kit Program provides free arts-integrated educational resources to classrooms throughout the region.
“We are deeply appreciative of the Alabama State Council on the Arts, its board and staff for their continued investment in WMA,” said Dana-Marie Lemmer, executive director and curator.
“Operating support allows us to connect exhibitions, artists, education, and outreach while responding to the needs of our community.”
The museum will also continue offering opportunities for visitors to connect with regional artists through events such as the Winter Artist Market, where attendees can meet artists, learn about their work and purchase original creations.
Founded in 1987, the Wiregrass Museum of Art provides exhibitions, educational programs and community events designed to encourage an appreciation for the visual arts.
The museum is located at 126 Museum Ave. in Dothan. Galleries are open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
General admission is always free.
Additional information is available at www.wiregrassmuseum.org.
