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Wiregrass Museum of Art's fall quarter Art After Hours to feature

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Oct 09 2015 11:46 AM

DOTHAN - The Wiregrass Museum of Art announces its fall quarter Art After Hours, which will be held on Thursday, October 15. The event will mark the opening of two new exhibitions: Standards by Troy, Alabama native Kim Whaley and Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collectinga curated selection of works from WMA's permanent collection. Both exhibitions will remain open through the end of the year. 


Standards, on display in the Coleman Gallery, is comprised of a collection of mixed-media pieces depicting the petals, or "standards," of iris flowers. According to the artist, the exhibition was based on a mini-series of works portraying these petals and is intended to focus on the beauty of the imperfections found in nature. These imperfections occur in all living beings, including humans. The title of the exhibition is meant to have a double meaning in its reference to iris petals as well as the ideals people are expected to meet in today's world. "Every choice was meant to emphasize the uneven edges and crumpled folds in the forms of the irises and draw the eye to the beauty they create," Whaley explains. 

 

Featured in the Main Gallery and Blumberg Gallery, Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting was organized to celebrate WMA's upcoming 25th anniversary in 2016 and to highlight the important role museums have in collecting art. Dana-Marie Lemmer, Director and Curator of WMA, chose the pieces on display to demonstrate the museum's commitment to collecting modern and contemporary visual art. According to Lemmer, communicating the valuable role regional museums like the Wiregrass Museum of Art have in collecting art is essential. "One of the main activities of any museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret objects for the public. Works of art are held in trust for the public and serve as an educational tool in exploring many cultures and values in our present day and throughout history," Lemmer remarked. 


The fall quarter Art After Hours will also feature adult coloring stations. Adult coloring books have begun to appear on best-seller lists, and AAH guests will be invited to embrace their inner child and see what this new craze sweeping the globe is all about. Copies of intricate designs and colored pencils will be provided at four separated coloring stations. Attendees will be able to color, have a drink, and munch on some of their favorite snacks from childhood. Dothan Ice Cream Company will also be on hand serving their locally-made pops. 


Art After Hours begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is free for WMA members and costs $5 for non-members. 

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