Faces & Forms
Join us for the new exhibit opening April 22, 2022 ” Faces & Forms.” We invite you to join us as we examine the beautiful
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!
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
LaCheryl Cillie, thrift/estate sale enthusiast and auctioneer, clearly falls in the third category. She will be speaking at noon, Tuesday, September 21, at Tuesday with
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
On August 12, a group of revelers gathered at The Kelly to celebrate Kelly Fitzpatrick’s 133rd birthday–any excuse for cake! Munching “Brazzi Bites” (Brazilian cheese
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.
Our beautiful, newly renovated Kelly is open for business. Because there is so much tourist traffic in downtown Wetumpka, we have a roster of gracious
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
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