TW with K and ABOUT Kelly
June Carpenter will be speaking on the 2nd Tuesday this month about Kelly Fitzpatrick, our own noted namesake artist. She lives quite near where he
September 11, 2022
June Carpenter will be speaking on the 2nd Tuesday this month about Kelly Fitzpatrick, our own noted namesake artist. She lives quite near where he
Cookies make life sweeter and fun. So does Cookie Knott. If you’ve had a little nagging hankering to try watercolor yourself, this is the PERFECT
Not today, but on Saturday, Sep. 17, in less than a week, the Alabama Plein Air Artists will be visiting Wetumpka. They will be painting
We took in visitors off the streets, some of whom looked as if they really need some tea–or something. In fact, we seem to have
Baggage to donate, that is! Kelly members stepped up to the challenge from our friend and sponsor, Ivy Creek Healthcare, to help provide suitcases for
November 5, the date of the huge Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, is nigh. You can see here from the photo of his recent blue bird,
AUG 16–Tuesday With Kelly welcomes speaker Joel Sidney Kelly, Portraiteur. Come at noon and bring a lunch–we have sangria as well as water and dessert–one
The Art Associates of The Kelly have really stepped up, offering a range of truly delightful art for sale. To stir up the doldrums of
Calling ALL KELLY ARTISTS! Whether you are a normal member or an Art Associate, you are invited to participate in the Artists Market December 2-10,
A new exhibit is in the works. The Kelly has a large permanent collection, including quite a few paintings not only by John Kelly Fitzpatrick
The River Rose is the charming shop next door to The Kelly Art Gallery on Company Street. Sharon Wilson, proprietor, formerly owned the Rose of
We’re looking for artists and volunteers to help with the HUGE Wildlife Festival in November. Jennifer Eifert (our new Executive Director–did you see that post?)
Yesterday, Garden & Gun wrote an article about Art Communities within the Southeast, and Wetumpka, Alabama was the first of their list! Wetumpka continues to
“Caring Cases” is a project dedicated to giving nice, new, age-appropriate suitcase to each child just entering the foster care system in Elmore County. This
Congratulations are in order! Because of Jennifer Eifert’s excellent work as the Kelly Curator this past year, the Kelly Board has promoted her to Executive
Which winner? What contest? Every year for the past several years The Kelly has given a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior planning to
The current exhibit at The Kelly is so stunning that sometimes it’s hard to get past the pictures of the premier artists. No one can
While fall is a few months and 20-30 degrees away, The Kelly is already planning a precursor to the new Wetumpka Wildlife Festival. The theme
Next Tuesday, May 17, Tuesday with Kelly is lucky to have renowned artist Clint Herring as a speaker. He joins us from his art studio
The most beautiful of the forms in The Kelly’s current Faces and Forms exhibit must surely be the bevy of ballerinas. With a centerpieces of
At the Faces and Forms reception, Kelly President Belyn Richardson revealed a stunning surprise. The Kelly will be moving again to a much larger location
Join us for the new exhibit opening April 22, 2022 ” Faces & Forms.” We invite you to join us as we examine the beautiful
Marilyn Winborn will share her artistic beaded jewelry at Tuesday with Kelly on April 19, 12-1. Bring a lunch. The Kelly will provide a beverage
The next Kelly exhibit “Faces and Forms” is having take-in on April 18-19, and it promises to be another winner, this time truly celebrating the
Most of our 20+ Art Associates met over a charcuterie board and voted to begin monthly Studio Days and have quarterly speakers on art subjects.
On Wetumpka First Friday Market, The Kelly provides a free craft table for the kids. It opened again this month. How appropriate that we close
While most artists gravitate to paint and a few use ink, only very very special artists are able to carve or hammer to create their
Over 200 Kelly supporters rode the elevator up to the elegant penthouse of the Wind Creek Casino to enjoy a delightful gathering. Such a gorgeous
Three carloads of eager Kelly members, led by Cookie Knott, traveled to Selma to enjoy the vibes of Charlie Lucas’ crazy studio. Charlie’s called “The
Watercolor artist Shirley Baird’s home is private and not offered for public tours, but Cookie Knott arranged a private viewing for The Kelly’s Selma daytrippers.
Chatting over a charcuterie tray from our friends at Provisions, the Art Associates of The Kelly met in March to discuss some potential activities. It
If not, HURRY because the tickets for this prestigious event are ALMOST sold out! (check at The Gallery–as of Monday, Feb 14, there were 9
Tuesday with Kelly, Feb. 22, noon-1:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch to eat while listening to Cam Walker Guarino from Selma discuss art. Cam is
What a wonderful reception! A really big crowd gathered to meet outstanding woodworking artists Dale Lewis, David Foote, and Wetumpka’s own master carver Carol Jean
Go on the road again with Cookie Knott, this time a road trip to Selma, Alabama, on February 24. Plans are to visit Charlies Lucas’
Imagine yourself this spring scrutinizing faces and examining the forms created by excellent artists. Participate in Kelly Road Trips again. Renew your acquaintance with The
A gallery exhibit with a minimum of painting, very little canvas, and a plenitude of artistic talent–“Sawdust and Rust” is devoted to the mediums of
If you think David Foote has an unusual name, just wait until you see his unusual but spectacular skill with wood art! It is absolutely
Did you know that our curator Jennifer Eifert moonlights as a Boy Scout leader? That sometimes happens when you raise two boys. Her connections in
If not, you may want to obtain one–for Covid? Hmm. Sure. However, our huge Kelly fund-raiser, the Arti Gras, is having a MASK CONTEST, so
Five groups of teens from this region had their artwork displayed in The Kelly‘s recent “Aspiring Inspirations” exhibit. Too bad if you missed it because
Presented by Ivy Creek Healthcare, a women’s health conference will be held at The Kelly from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 2. Called a
Take the word GAL and add some love with a whole day of shopping, games, photos, luxury and music in downtown Wetumpka, Feb. 5. The
You’re invited to attend the annual fundraiser Arti Gras 2022. Join members of the Kelly for Arti Gras Gala at the Penthouse Tuesday March 1,
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is proud to off the 2022 Collectible print for the Sylvia McConnell Scholarship fund. Donors that wish to make a
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW–10% off on everything in the ARTISTS MARKET on Thursday, Dec. 2, 4-8 p.m.
The Cherokee Nation comes to The Kelly for TWK, Nov. 16, at noon. Cherokee Bob Whiteowl will be the interesting speaker.
BLACK and WHITE is the theme for the Annual Members’ Party, Thursday, Nov. 18, 5:30-8 p.m. at The Kelly.
Check it twice. Consider who’s been naughty or nice. The ARTISTS MARKET’s coming to town!
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