Art Belongs to Everyone — Community Outreach

WMA's community outreach program connects nonprofits, civic organizations, and underserved groups across the Wiregrass region with real art programming — not a brochure, not a one-time visit, but an ongoing partnership built around your community's needs.

Outreach Is a Real Program Here, Not an Afterthought

For nearly 40 years, WMA has served the Wiregrass region — and that commitment has never stopped at our front door. Our community outreach program exists specifically to reach people who might not walk into a museum on their own: youth in under-resourced schools, seniors in care facilities, families navigating difficult circumstances, and community members who've never seen themselves reflected in an arts institution.

 

We work with nonprofits, civic organizations, faith communities, and social service agencies to bring art programming directly to the people they serve. Whether that means facilitating a hands-on workshop at your site, co-hosting an event, or developing a curriculum-connected program for your participants, we approach every partnership as a collaboration — starting with your community's goals, not ours.

Who We Partner With

WMA's outreach partnerships span a wide range of organizations and populations across the Wiregrass region. Past and current partners have included:

 

  • Social service agencies and family resource centers
  • Senior living communities and adult day programs
  • Youth development organizations and after-school programs
  • Faith-based community organizations
  • Civic groups and service clubs
  • Organizations serving individuals with disabilities or special needs

 

If your organization serves people in the Wiregrass region and you believe an art programming partnership could make a difference for them, we want to hear from you. You don't need a formal proposal or a budget — one conversation is enough to find out whether there's a fit.

Bringing the Museum to People Who Need It Most

Free admission matters. But access isn't only about the price of a ticket — it's about whether people feel welcome, whether programming is relevant to their lives, and whether the institution shows up for them beyond its own walls. WMA's outreach work is grounded in that understanding.

 

We bring art into spaces where it might otherwise never appear, and we do it in ways that are meaningful to the communities we're working with — not just convenient for us. Our education team has experience adapting programs for diverse audiences, including participants with varying abilities, age ranges, and prior exposure to the arts. If you serve a community that wouldn't otherwise have access to quality art programming, that's exactly who this program is designed for.

Start a Partnership Conversation

One Email Starts the Conversation

  • How do we request an outreach partnership with WMA?

    Reach out through our contact page or send us a direct email — one message is all it takes to start the conversation. We'll follow up to learn more about your organization, the people you serve, and how we might shape a program that works for both of us.

  • Is there a cost for outreach programming?

    We work to make outreach as accessible as possible and discuss any associated costs on a case-by-case basis. Many partnerships are structured to remove financial barriers for the communities we serve together.

  • What kinds of programs can WMA bring to our organization?

    Our education team can adapt a range of hands-on art activities, discussions, and creative experiences for different age groups, abilities, and settings — from senior living communities to after-school programs. We tailor each partnership to fit the people you serve.

  • Does WMA serve organizations outside of Dothan?

    Yes. Our outreach extends across the broader Wiregrass region, including communities in East Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. If you're unsure whether your area qualifies, just reach out and ask.