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First Artist-in-Residence

Libby Christensen warmed up the Art-in-Residence room with quilts on every surface: walls, tables, bench, even sink and ladder! Although she lives in Wetumpka and

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Kelly Loves Kids

The Kelly’s mission is to inspire and educate, including the wee ones. Director Jennifer Eifert has even set up a new program called “Art Start”

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Is Quilting an Art?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. When quilting is done with kits or with a traditional pattern, it should probably be considered a craft. However, when used

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Get Ready to Get Wild

Yes, it’s hard to believe that September is nearly here and autumn is around the corner. However gorgeous the current Bridges and Rivers exhibit is,

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Portrait of Kelly Fitzpatrick (with pipe)

TWK Time Travels

Out of the ashes of time, The Kelly arose like a phoenix just over ten years ago. Named for the prominent local artist and grandson

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Kelly Kids Kick Off

While the Community Market, for which The Kelly runs a free kids’ craft table, is on summer hiatus, Director Jennifer is scheduling some new activities.

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