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

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,

Check it twice. Consider who’s been naughty or nice. The ARTISTS MARKET’s coming to town!

November 18 is the Members’ Party and biggest meeting of the year when the new slate of officers and board members is up for a

The Kelly Art Gallery’s Native American “Pokv-Hvcce” exhibit is interesting. There are examples of clothing, including beading, pouches and moccasins for sale as well as fearsome weapons, baskets, and ancient pottery beside the more usual paintings, pastels and photographs.

.. .or at least, Kelly volunteers painted PART of it! Phyllis Kennedy’s brain child, an effort to employ students to paint various eyesores, such as

Live DEMO TODAY! Wetumpka is celebrating Tim Burton Week with The Kelly highlighting expressionistic art. Linda Lee has agreed to paint with observers watching her

Members and donors are invited to attend the 133rd birthday celebration of John Kelly Fitzpatrick at the Kelly. Please join us from 5:30 til 8:30p.m.

When the Board met at the old Austin s flower shop to consider buying the property, they took along their combined artistic vision, which they

Is quilting a craft or an art? Yes, claims Libby Christensen, it s both.   She says that it ranges from a simplistic color by

Once upon a time many years ago, Kelly Fitzpatrick, the memorial gallery, was born in Wetumpka.  He was held in the loving arms of the

Main Street Wetumpka is gearing up to kick off its Community Market event, which is only in its second year but has already seen tremendous

So much to do this month and so exciting! Everyone is pitching in. We have a Premier Party coming up soon and a Grand Opening

The Kelly has received some special grants earmarked for the younger set. One is the “Paint the Town” that subsidizes young artists for work painting

The current Home and Hearthexhibit at The Kelly showcases many quilts, antique and new, large, small and even teeny tiny miniatures. However, quilting is just

The floor plan of our new building is GREAT! Our designers, Beth Coleman and Lucie Wadsworth, sure did a lot with a basic blank rectangle.

The classic Alabama small town will soon get its time in the national spotlight—and a boost in tourism—thanks to a transformation by HGTV’s Home Town Takeover.

The Folks exhibition will be the first exhibition in our new building and will run from May 7 to August 25. The reception and Grand

Wetumpka’s Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery, often known simply as “the Kelly,” has also felt the combined impact of the 2019 tornado and the subsequent coronavirus.

December 10th is the last day to submit entries in the Home & Hearth Exhibition. We are looking for lap, twin, double or queen size quilts, quilted wall

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery will open the doors to its new facility in early 2021. The board of directors for The Kelly recently announced