The Kelly

Tuesdays with Kelly
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us for our monthly lunch and learn program from noon until 1:00pm at The Kelly. Learn more about this month’s program at https://thekelly.org/twk/
Bring your lunch, and The Kelly will provide drinks and a dessert. We hope to see you there!

Morning Sketch
2026-07-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 13:00 and 6 more dates | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Every Friday, we invite everyone and anyone to come “sketch” in the gallery and on the porch! New and experienced artists (or authors or craftsmen) alike can pull up a chair, sit on the porch, and indulge in the arts. Enjoy fellow artists’ company, enjoy the view, and come sketch with us!

Art Start: Pre-School Art Program
2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Art Start is a Kelly’s Kids arts-and-crafts program designed for pre-school children. We provide the supplies at no charge. No need to pre-register, just have your kiddos bring their imaginations!

'Look-Think-Paint': An Acrylic & Oil Painting Workshop
2026-06-27 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-25 09:30 - 16:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join award winning painter and teacher, John Guernsey, in this informative and ‘breakthrough’ 3-day workshop. There will be a varied approach of demonstration, group discussions, and a lot of class painting with assistance from Mr. Guernsey. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced painter, this workshop has something to teach every skill level. The workshop will start by teaching students to observe scenes carefully before taking action along with thinking about what elements are important to a composition and how basic painting/drawing concepts will apply to their pieces. Students will then create a painting that exhibits their best skills and expresses their individual message or feeling. It’ll be a fun time of learning and camaraderie!
Cost: $440 for Non-members OR $400 for Kelly Members
Class Size: Maximum of 12 and Minimum of 7
Skill Level: Any
Supplies Needed: TBD
<<Register Here>>
Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership only starts at $50 a year!

Kelly's Kids Town: School-Age Art Program
2026-06-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Designed for school-age children, Kelly’s Kids Town is an arts-and-crafts program where we provide the supplies and activities at no charge. No pre-registration necessary, just join us every fourth Thursday of the month! Kids just need to bring to their imaginations (and maybe some clothes they can get messy in)!
** 2026 Change: Changed from the 4th Thursday to the 4th Tuesday

Artist Deadline: "Art of Service" Applications Due Today
2026-06-07 | AL
Applications to apply for “Art of Service” are due TODAY!
The Kelley Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts is honored to partner with Air University Academic Services to host the third annual Art of Service exhibition in 2026. Artists are invited to submit works that celebrate and reflect Maxwell Air Force Base—particularly Air University—its legacy, influence, and enduring mission. From the pioneering achievements of the Wright Brothers to today’s advanced Professional Military Education, submissions should highlight themes of air superiority, innovation, and adaptive warfighter development. Artists are encouraged to depict campus buildings and monuments, historic and contemporary aircraft, and the lives of Airmen and their families connected to Maxwell AFB, Air University, and Air Force units throughout Montgomery, Alabama.
– Download Application and Rules Here –
Apply Online Here – https://thekelly.org/exhibitions/application/

Applications, photos, and optional didactic texts (up to 50 words per artwork) may be:

Emailed to Exhibits@TheKelly.org,
Online at https://thekelly.org/exhibitions/application,
Mailed to PO Box 641, Wetumpka AL 36092, or
Dropped off into the Registrar’s receiving box at our office at 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka.

Entries received any other way are NOT considered valid. This includes entries sent via text, Facebook messenger, or any other delivery method. Please ensure your artwork photos are high quality, well-lit, in frame, and labeled with your name and the artwork title.

Beyond The Blue - Skyscapes In Oil
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Learn how to create brilliant skyscapes using oil paints in this workshop taught by Barbara Davis! In this workshop, students will explore light and color in the sky with a focus on clouds. The basics of composition, color, value, and brushwork will be discussed to help achieve an impressionistic light-filled skyscape in oils. Students will need to bring their own supplies.
Cost: $165 for Non-members OR $150 for Kelly Members
Class Size: Minimum of 7 and maximum of 15
Recommended Experience: Beginner (any)
Supply List: To be announced
<<Register Here>>
Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership starts at only $50 for an entire year!

Artist Deadline: "Let Freedom Ring" Applications Due Today
2026-04-26 | AL
Applications to apply for “Let Freedom Ring” are due TODAY!
We invite artists and collectors to join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. America is a melting pot of experiences, and we aim to honor the nation’s story and the American spirit through art. We seek artworks that focus on “America”: freedom, diversity, history and heritage, culture, and creative expression.
– Download Application and Rules Here –
Apply Online Here – https://thekelly.org/exhibitions/application/

Applications, photos, and optional didactic texts (up to 50 words per artwork) may be:

Emailed to Exhibits@TheKelly.org,
Online at https://thekelly.org/exhibitions/application,
Mailed to PO Box 641, Wetumpka AL 36092, or
Dropped off into the Registrar’s receiving box at our office at 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka.

Entries received any other way are NOT considered valid. This includes entries sent via text, Facebook messenger, or any other delivery method. Please ensure your artwork photos are high quality, well-lit, in frame, and labeled with your name and the artwork title.
