Art in Public Places

08/27/2026

Four Fall Thursdays, Four Styles this September at Porter Park Events Plaza!

SEPT 3 · Billy Allen + The Pollies w/ Ghost River Revival & JWalkOnTheTrack @ 5:30 pm

SEPT 10 · Trey Daniels & Shelia Jackson & Friends @ 6 pm

SEPT 17 · Dale Watson & His Lone Stars & Baylee Bennett Knighton @ 6 pm

SEPT 24 · Johnny Mullenax & Smoke & Steel

Food Trucks @ 5 pm · Free & open to everyone!

The Levitt AMP Dothan Music Series is brought to you by Art in Public Places in partnership with Dothan Civic Center, Live at the Opera, and Tri-State Juneteenth Expo Association.

The Levitt Family Foundation makes it possible, with a mission to strengthen communities through the power of free, live music in public spaces.

Gantt Pierce Accident & Injury
Attorney, Visit Dothan, Hots Deli, Rock N Roll Sushi, The Crossing at Big Creek, Dothan Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 95.5 WTVY, P.S. Taco Company, Brightspeed Fiber Internet, All In Credit Union, Adams Beverages, State Farm-Drew Owen, SmartBank, Interstate All Battery Center, and Lewis-Smith Supply.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Are you as excited about free live music as the rest of us?

08/16/2026

The Junior Board is hosting its first benefit, a pickleball tournament, at the new Dothan Pickleball Complex in September.

We’re always happy to see the exciting ways the City of Dothan evolves for the community! Keep up the good work, Dothan!

The courts are free and open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Courts are available for both beginner and competitive players.

08/12/2026

Great music. Great food. Great community. The Levitt AMP Dothan Music Series is back at Porter Park Plaza — free, live, and open to everyone.

2026 FALL LINE-UP

09/03 | Billy Allen + The Pollies w/ Ghost River Revival & JWalkOnTheTrack

09/10 | Trey Daniels & Sheila Jackson and Friends

09/17 | Dale Watson & His Lone Stars w/ Baylee Bennett Knighton

09/24 | Johnny Mullenax w/ Smoke & Steel

The Levitt AMP Dothan Music Series is presented by Art in Public Places in partnership with the City of Dothan Performing Arts Department, Live at the Opera, and Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs. Made possible through the generous support of the Levitt Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen communities through the power of free, live music in public spaces.

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Gantt Pierce Accident & Injury Attorney, Visit Dothan, Dothan Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Hots Deli, Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Rock N Roll Sushi, P.S. Taco Company, The Crossing at Big Creek, 95.5 WTVY, All In Credit Union, Adams Beverages, State Farm–Drew Owen, SmartBank, Interstate All Battery Center, and Lewis-Smith Supply.

Learn more at artinpublicplaces.art

08/12/2026

The City of Dothan has been selected to join an international network designed to help communities grow their local music scenes, boost tourism and strengthen their economy through the arts.

Link in comments.

08/11/2026

Four Thursday nights of free live music will take place in downtown Dothan starting Sept. 3, featuring family-friendly performances at Porter Park Plaza. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/11/2026

Registration is open until August 27th—come out and pickleball with us 🎉🎉🎉

🏓 Pickleball for a cause! Art in Public Places is hosting its inaugural Masterpiece Classic on Sept. 12 at the new Dothan Pickleball Complex.

Proceeds will support student scholarships and public art programs in Dothan.

Click for Details⏬️
https://wiregrassdailynews.com/featured-news/2026-08-11/app-junior-board-to-host-inaugural-pickleball-tournament/

07/31/2026

🗣️ Calling all ARTISTS! 🗣️

🎨Get ready for the 6th Annual Loop Music and Art Festival, happening in the heart of Downtown Dothan, Alabama, on Friday, April 9, 2027, and Saturday, April 10, 2027. 🗓️

💻 Applications will go LIVE on September 1, 2026, via zapplication.com!

🌈 We’re welcoming submissions in the following eight categories:

🖌️2D works (painting, drawing, digital media, etc.)
👩‍🎨Mixed media
🏺Sculpture (ceramic, metal, glass, concrete, etc.)
🧣Fiber
📸Photography
🧺Natural materials (basketweaving, furniture, etc.)
🔖Printmaking 
💍Jewelry

🧑🏾‍💻Feel free to apply in up to three categories; just remember, a separate application for each category is a must! For our talented jewelry artists, please note that we only accept original source material—🚫 no commercial parts!

🐤Early birds catch a discount! For those who apply between September 1 and September 30, 2026, the application fee is $30. ⏰ For regular applicants from October 1 to December 30, 2026, the fee is $40.

🥳 Acceptance notifications will land in your inbox on January 16, 2027.

‼️ And guess what? We’ve increased Artist Awards 💸 this year! Our esteemed judges will choose nine winners, including:

1 Best in Show ($1000) 🏆
2 Awards of Distinction ($575 each) 🏅
6 Merit Awards ($225 each) 🎗️

Got questions? Need more details? Reach out to us at [email protected].

📆 Save the date! The LOOP will be held on Friday, April 9, 2027, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 10, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Get in the L⭕️⭕️P and celebrate music and art with us in 2027!