New Kelly Fitzpatrick and Warree LeBron Paintings on Display
The Kelly was recently visited by a couple who hail from Wetumpka as they visited their old stomping grounds. Their lives have been filled with
April 11, 2025
The Kelly was recently visited by a couple who hail from Wetumpka as they visited their old stomping grounds. Their lives have been filled with
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts is delighted to announce that we have received $32,200 Creative Places Arts Facilities grant from Alabama State Council
for Elmore County Art Guild 40th Anniversary Show. Yes, indeed, former mayor Jo Glenn started a guild 41 years ago. The group displayed their first
…enjoying The Kelly They have to enjoy it if they get out of school, right? In addition to our regular Art Start and Kelly’s Kid
…for kids and plants–how can it not be wrong? We are so grateful to the Central Alabama Community Grants for awarding The Kelly a $3000
until Christmas, but do come by The Kelly for a truly unique gift. We have 50-75 artists with items from $3 to $3000, whatever your
It was as cold as swimming in iced tea, but the Bravest of the Brave made it to the Dickens Festival last weekend. The Kelly
All year, preparations have been made for Wetumpka’s annual Wildlife Arts Festival and The Kelly’s Art Gone Wild exhibit; this coming Saturday, October 19, is
The Kelly is now working with the Air Force! There is a current exhibit called “The Art of Service” in the Air University Library on
Many of our Kelly Art Associates are active with regional art guilds, and some are winning coveted awards. Let’s congratulate them!! John Perdue scooped up
Just a glimpse into the Fantasy and Fiction Reception for those of you who missed it! It was a hoot with many members becoming living
The Kelly’s collection of classes has been an absolutely amazing hit. We have had everything from oils to cartoons to publishing books to drawing to
Have you heard about it? NO? Well, come and ask Jennifer or Alyssa for the news!! We’re #1!!! YEA!!!
Which is YOUR pleasure? FICTION??? or FANTASY??? A GOOD NOVEL??? MAYBE SCIENCE FICTION??? HOW ABOUT HUMOR? Come SEE the Fiction and Fantasy exhibit. Reception July
An art gallery is NOT just for adults. The Kelly reaches out to the youngsters, even the youngest. Art Start is designed for pre-school. No
Attributed to Michelangelo, in Italian, this simply means “I continue to learn.” If this is true for YOU, you might be interested in some of
if you’re an artist with watercolor paints and a brush, you might be creating a masterpiece. Certainly, you will believe that is possible when you
Have you seen that Iain Stewart, the brilliant and internationally known watercolorist, will be teaching here at The Kelly? The workshop is presented by Watercolor
That was the recent high school exhibit, and if you missed it, you’ll be surprised at the marvelous talent it exposed! You can look at
If you’re an artist, you SHOULD be! The Kelly’s next open exhibit is coming in July, with entries due June 8. Are you ready for
Very few people will ever make a living off fine art. On the other hand, beautiful art pervades our culture, and most parents want to
and LAST CHANCE FOR 4X6 SALE!!! Soaps, scents, and candles are the artisan subject this next week at Tuesday With Kelly, 12:00-1:00, April 16. Local
The “Roots of Hope” Exhibit Opening Reception was a grand success with over 75 guests. This unique current exhibit features artwork by the inmates at the
A lot is happening this weekend! For those of you interested in buying arts and crafts, you’ll find several of our Kelly Art Associates at
art to youngsters! The Kelly’s mission is “is to engage, inspire and educate artists and the public at large,” including children. This year we have
October 19 is coming–save the date for the annual Wetumpka Wildlife Art festival. It’s become such a popular venue that The Kelly has hired a
have you stepped through The Kelly’s “Thresholds” Exhibit? It has expected and unexpected scenes. However, it ends next week, March 20, so be sure to
Last month, about 800 4th graders from all over Elmore County visited The Kelly. Coordinated by Education Chair Cookie Knott, the field trip highlighted black
In April, look for the new exhibit by inmates of the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. Dr. Kelly Berwager, a Kelly Art Associate, has been
Again, the Central Alabama Community Foundation has awarded The Kelly grants to make improvements to our local community. Of the over $100,000 in grant money
As a wonderful Kelly fundraiser, the Arti Gras 2024 drew a lot of interest and drew down a lot of art. Hosted by our great
Or maybeherds? In any case, the numbers have been staggering! The Kelly has been a destination stop for Elmore County school fourth graders’ field trips
The River Region Art Summit 2024 on Jan. 27. The Kelly was absolutely crammed with booths and visitors interested in art opportunities. Among those represented
Tuesday With Kelly POSTPONED–watch for email from The Kelly for new date.
Plan to attend Arti Gras on Feb. 13, The Kelly’s exciting annual fund-raiser!
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts dressed up for the December 2023 Wetumpka Dickens Festival.
announced by Kelly Director Jennifer Eifert. For weeks we have waited to find out the winner of the $10,000 award from LIV foundation for the
We have the best art center imaginable because of all the support we have from our wonderful founders, patrons and sponsors. We couldn’t do it
Despite sputtering rain, the crowds still showed up for the 2nd Wetumpka Wildlife Art Festival, sponsored this year by Region’s Bank and many other donors.
…and the crowd was wild for the art. Several large canvases sold right away. The reception was packed. The food was delicious. And the big
Director Jennifer Eifert was thrilled with the crowd of Art Starters last month. She loves the little ones and is delighted to get the pre-schoolers
At the recent Prattauga Art Guild Fall Show, three Kelly Art Associates took top awards. Trish Gober won 1st Place in Opaque Painting with her
Tuesday, Sept. 19, is the third Tuesday and time again for Tuesday with Kelly. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with Kelly friends and
The Alabama Plein Air Artists visited The Kelly again this week with the goal of painting more lovely pictures of our beautiful town. Some arrived
In preparation for the second huge Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, The Kelly will be displaying a new exhibit on wildlife art–actually two exhibits in one!
And WE can prove it! Just look at these happy faces. Director Jennifer Eifert has started a program called Art Start designed especially for the
Did you realize you can rent our beautiful gallery for a party, reunion or wedding? Just talk to Director Jennifer Eifert about the possibilities. For
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