Our namesake John Kelly Fitzpatrick was a founding member of many Southeastern art organizations, including the Watercolor Society of Alabama. And this June, the Watercolor Society of Alabama will honor us with a homecoming art exhibition!
The Kelly will host the 83rd National Exhibition for the Watercolor Society, and these artworks are AMAZING! Please join us for a mix of truly amazing contemporary talent as well as historical artworks from our mutual Dixie Art Colony origins.
“Watercolor Society of Alabama (WSA) began in 1939 with an exciting vision to promote, create and inspire painters in the art of watercolor media. They embrace that vision by holding juried watercolor competitions each year: WSA Annual National Exhibition, Statewide Alabama Members Showcase, and Online Showcase. The WSA has been a continuing and vibrant influence in advancing the art of watercolor painting and has contributed to the enrichment of the cultural environment of the citizens of the State of Alabama. The society is one of the oldest major watercolor organizations in the nation. Because of the media coverage it receives from national art publications, WSA has attracted favorable notice for its commitment to excellence. Explore other information regarding WSA exhibitions and view the galleries on the website, www.watercolorsocietyofal.org.”