Where to buy local art in Dothan, Alabama?

The home should be a representation of who we are and where we're from. I believe that one of the best ways we can represent ourselves in our home is by displaying artwork that is meaningful to who we are. One way to accomplish this is by decorating with local artwork. Unfortunately, the days of having numerous art galleries are a thing of the past for many small towns like Dothan, Alabama. This makes it increasingly difficult to find local art and artists. The Covid-19 pandemic brought historic challenges to the art industry causing many remaining art galleries to close down or diversify to carry products other than art. As of late, we are beginning to see the gallery industry reemerge with new galleries like The Bells Gallery in Dothan. However, many art collectors are still left wandering where to find local artwork. 

Where to find local art in Dothan, Alabama?

Dothan, Alabama is one of these small towns where it is becoming difficult to find local art and artists. Many collectors and interior designers feel that they have to travel to nearby large cities like Atlanta, Georgia in search of original artwork. However, that isn't the case at all! Thanks to the internet and social media, local art work is only a click away. Here are just a few ways that you can find local artists in the Alabama:

• Artist Websites
• Art Festivals
• The Untrained Edit
• Wiregrass Museum of Art

Shop Artist Websites and Social Media Pages

Most artists now have their own website displaying all of their available products. You can often find items like original artwork, prints, and even textiles by visiting a local artist's website. Most artists are now using ecommerce websites allowing you to purchase their artwork right off the site! If you are new to an area or unfamiliar with the local artists, you can always search for names of artists in Google. Many will also display their work on all major social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Instagram has recently launched an update allowing you to purchase products directly off their platform making it easier than ever before to purchase local artwork! 

Visit Local Art Festivals

Dothan, Alabama has a thriving art scene with a number of area art festivals including The Loop Music and Art Festival and Piney Woods Arts Festival. Art Festivals allow you to enjoy an outdoor family-friendly event wile also shopping artwork from your community. Most artists will be on-site at festivals where their work is being displayed allowing you to meet the artist! This adds a personal touch and a memory behind the piece that will soon be hanging on your wall! Some art festivals will even have community artists painting en plein air, meaning they will be painting on-site. Art festivals usually try and display a variety of styles and mediums so that there is something for everyone's tastes! 

Schedule an appointment at The Untrained Edit

The Untrained Edit is a creative space featuring a number of local artists along with several other types of creative entrepreneurs. Resident artists each have a studio space within The Untrained Edit where their work is often on display. The Untrained Edit will be moving into a larger space near Downtown Dothan in August, and will have open hours throughout the week where collectors and interior designers can browse the work of resident artists as well as members of the Untrained Edit Artist Membership. The Untrained Edit staff is always available for scheduled appointments as well! The previously mentioned Bells Gallery will also be located in The Untrained Edit, and will highlight a featured artist each month! 

The Wiregrass Museum of Art

Most cities have an art museum focused on fostering the arts in the community. The Wiregrass Museum of Art, located in Dothan, AL, is an example of one of these art organizations. The Wiregrass Museum of Art offers classes available to children and adults in the community. They also have a monthly exhibit highlighting a featured artist called Art after Hours. In addition to this monthly event, they have an annual art, music, and tech festival called Yard Party for Art. Although Dothan area artists are not always featured at these events, they will surely be in attendance. These are great events to meet local artists, and become a part of the local art community! 

Shop Rosilyn Holladay Art | RHolladay Art and Live Wedding Paintings

 Rosilyn Holladay is an artist in Dothan, AL offering original artwork, prints, textiles, and occasional art classes to South Alabama. Rosilyn is currently a resident artist at The Untrained Edit and is also featured on Dress the Room. Rosilyn Holladay's artwork can be found on her website. She can also be found on Instagram and Facebook @rholladay.art. Rosilyn also offers a unique service to Dothan area brides as a live wedding painter. Fill out an inquiry form today if would like more information about booking Rosilyn Holladay to paint your wedding in Alabama or Florida!