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You belong at WMA!

Join for the first time or renew your membership today and be a part of WMA’s work to inspire lifelong learning through visual art in the Wiregrass region.

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WMA Members:

  • Provide support for 14+ exhibitions yearly and 17 annual programs, like First Saturday Family Day, a free monthly art workshop for residents and visitors, and Bus on Us, a K-12 field trip program.
  • Receive great benefits, like free admission to Art After Hours, a quarterly newsletter to learn more about the Southeast arts community, discounts on workshops and classes, invitations to special events, and more!
  • Cultivate an important cultural gathering-space for the Wiregrass, and keep admission free for all who visit WMA’s galleries.

$20 / year

Student Membership

Are you a student interested in new and exciting art? Becoming an individual member is just what you need! You’ll have all the benefits of regular membership at a reduced price. High school or college ID required.

Classroom Space

Access to the Museum’s classroom space for study and work.

Staff Shadowing

You’ll be given opportunities to shadow the Museum’s staff and learn how we operate.

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$35 / year

Individual Membership

New to the Wiregrass? Looking for a great way to meet new people? Looking for something to do in your free time? Becoming an individual member is just what you need!

Quarterly Newsletter

In our newsletter, you’ll learn whats happening at the Wiregrass Museum of Art. From exhibitions, to social events, to workshops and classes, you’ll stay up to date on everything that’s going on.

Discount and Invitations

Individual Members also receive discounts for adult workshops and classes and free admission to select museum events.

Join Today!

$50 / year

Family Membership

For the family that plays, learns, adventures, and expands their horizons together, the Family Membership is just the ticket.

Birthday Parties

Looking for a creative place to throw a birthday party for your young artist? Why not hold the special event at WMA? Click the link below for more information.

*Fees apply.

Birthday Party Information

Discounts and More

Families are eligible to receive all benefits of Individual membership, plus discounts for children’s art classes, and free admission to select museum events.

Join Today!

$100 / year

Supporter

Supporters of the museum recognize the role that WMA plays as a cultural and educational cornerstone of Dothan. This is our most popular membership level.

Discounts and More

Supporters are eligible to receive all benefits of the Family membership, including discounts for children’s art classes, and free admission to select museum events.

Reciprocal Membership

Enjoy free admission and discounts at more than 100 museums in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

https://www.semcdirect.net/reciprocal

$250 / year

Patron

A Museum Patron not only appreciates taking advantage of what the WMA has to offer, but understands in intrinsic value of a cultured community.

Patrons receive all benefits of Supporters.

Reciprocal Membership

Enjoy free admission and discounts at more than 100 museums in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

https://www.semcdirect.net/reciprocal

Yard Party For Art

Patrons get 4 general admission tickets to the annual Yard Party for Art fundraiser and festival.

$500 / year

Benefactor

Our Benefactor members receive all the great benefits provided to our Patrons.

Tour

A guided museum tour, led by museum staff, for up to 10 people

Yard Party For Art

Patrons get 4 general admission tickets to the annual Yard Party for Art fundraiser and festival.

$750 / year

Steward

Membership includes all benefits at the Benefactor level.

50% Off

Meeting Rooms in WMA’s Conference Center.

Yard Party For Art

Patrons get 6 general admission tickets to the annual Yard Party for Art fundraiser and festival.

$1000 / year

Advocate

Our highest level of membership includes all the benefits of the Steward level.

25% Off

Great Hall rental space in WMA’s Conference Center.

Yard Party For Art

Patrons get 6 general admission tickets to the annual Yard Party for Art fundraiser and festival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I donate without becoming a member?

Of course you can, and we appreciate it! Whether you’re already a member and want to increase your support, or are not a member but still want to support the museum, you can donate here. Thank you!

How else can I support the Museum?

Volunteers are essential in helping the Wiregrass Museum of Art fulfil our mission of creating great experiences through art, for all ages. You can become a Docent, providing Museum tours to visitors and school children, while aiding in educational outreach to students, visitors, and the Wiregrass Community. Special Projects Volunteers assist with Museum events, lectures, special family programs, and day-to-day tasks that keep the museum running smoothly. Please contact the museum to volunteer.

Can I donate a Membership as a gift for someone?

Absolutely! If you appreciate the Wiregrass Museum of Art and want to share that with a friend or family member, or just know someone you think would love to be a part of our family, simply select your desired level of membership above, and note that it is intended as a gift.

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Youth Art Education Policy

Outside of tours, family days, and open house events, individuals who are not enrolled in a class are not allowed in WMA classrooms except by written permission of the Executive Director. Parents may not join children in the classroom during instruction times in order to ensure an atmosphere conductive to creativity. It is important to limit the number of adults to keep the focus on the kids, their learning, and to accommodate limited seating in the studio. Parents are welcome to stay in the museum during class but must remain outside of the classroom during instruction time.

Museum educators are experienced in creating positive learning environments for all ages and are required to go through a background check to ensure the safety of our students. Parents and guardians are encouraged to visit the studio at the end of class to see what their child has created. All docents and volunteers working with children are also required to go through background checks.

Thank you for understanding our policy and priority on the safety and well-being of participating students.

Throughout the year, WMA will host “Meet the Educator” days where parents and their children can come to the classroom to meet the instructor before beginning classes and camps. 2019’s schedule is as follows: January 30 from 4pm-6pm, May 29 from 4pm-6pm, and August 28 from 4pm-6pm.

WMA members at the Family level and above are eligible to hold birthday parties for children in the museum’s studio!

The party fee is $150 and comes with the following:

All food, drinks, and decorations must be provided by the party organizers.

For more information and to schedule a party, please email WMA art educator Amanda Holcomb at education@wiregrassmuseum.org.

Refund Policy

The Wiregrass Museum of Art may cancel any class with insufficient enrollment; students will be notified and given a full refund. If a student withdraws at least 1 week before the class begins, he/she will be refunded for the full cost of the class. If a student withdraws 24 hours before the class begins, he/she will be refunded for half the cost of the class. There are no refunds after the start date of class, and membership fees are nonrefundable. Students are not enrolled until complete payment is received.