Let Freedom Ring
2026-06-02 - 2026-07-25 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
We invite artists and collectors to join us in celebrating the 250 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.

Kelly's Kids Artistic Adventures
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us this summer for art-filled summertime activities!
Thanks to a sponsorship from Alabama Arts Alliance, the Kelly is able to hold a month full of art activities, Kelly’s Kids Artistic Adventures, for the children of the River Region area. We are excited to kick off Kelly’s Kids Artistic Adventure this upcoming July. There will be a multitude of classes held such as Art “Fun”damentals, nature exploration, Lego construction, and digital art creation.
Kelly’s Kids Artistic Adventure will be broken up into four weeks, each week focusing on a different age group. The first week is free while the remainder cost $25 for an entire week of classes. If you would like to sign your child up for this summer camp, please click one of the “Register Here” buttons below. Be sure to register before June 15th! We look forward to seeing your kids at Kelly’s Kids Artistic Adventures!

Made possible by Alabama Arts Alliance

Morning Sketch
2026-07-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-21 10:00 - 13:00 | 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!

Tuesdays with Kelly
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 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!

Kelly's Kids Town: School-Age Art Program
2026-07-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 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 Tuesday 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

Dynamic Brushwork & The Mystery of Lost Edges
2026-08-07 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 09:30 - 15:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Are you interested in “loosening up” with the intent of adding more life to your paintings? This workshop is designed to help you do just that, all the while maintaining a clean and professional appearance to your work. Through demos and one-on-one instruction with Amanda Lovett, she will explain techniques to explore what’s possible and provide exercises to help you see more than just what’s in front of you. Learn alternate methods of applying oil paint while maintaining the visual structure of an object. Join Amanda for three days of “losing it” in order to find what matters most in your paintings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced oil painter, the goal is to develop the skill to reach deeper than ever before into your own sense of artistry.

Cost: $425 per student
Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: Maximum of 12 and Minimum of 10
Supplies Provided

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Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership starts at only $50 for an entire year!

Instructor Amanda Lovett Portfolio:
https://www.amandalovett.com/works
After a successful career as a Creative Director, Amanda committed to full-time oil painting in 2004. She has trained with top professionals and now teaches workshops across the Southeast. Recognized by Plein Air Magazine as an emerging artist to collect, Amanda holds Signature Status with both Oil Painters of America and American Women Artists. Her work is featured in galleries nationwide.

First Fridays with The Kelly
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Downtown Wetumpka is bringing back First Fridays! The Kelly will be participating with the rest of Downtown by staying open an extra two hours through the months of May through August. From 5pm to 7pm, we will have children’s activities set up in the front of the building for the community to enjoy. We also want to encourage our artists to set up around Downtown and paint during the event. We hope you’ll join us in making First Fridays more artistic!

8 X 10 Week
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-18 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us for 8 x 10 Week, starting on August 8th! 8 x 10 Week is a special sales event where participating 8 x 10 artworks will all be advertised for $81 from August 8th – 15th. If you’d like to participate, all you have to do is bring your artworks in the beginning of August (with a filled out inventory form) before the event starts. We hope you will join us for this sales event!

Watercolor Society of Alabama Art Exhibition
2026-08-08 - 2026-09-10 | AL
This year The Kelly has the pleasure of once again hosting the Watercolor Society of Alabama for one of their exhibits! There will be a variety of different themes of skilled watercolor paintings exhibited throughout the month of August into September. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to see these amazing watercolors up-close, so be sure to swing by The Kelly!

Wee Works Art Show
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-18 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Organized by the Elmore County Art Guild, Wee Works is a small art show that will feature pieces that are no bigger than
5 x 5 inches or 144 cubic inches. We hope that you will stop by The Kelly to marvel at these small wonders!

Wee Works Art Show Reception
2026-08-15 15:00 - 17:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join the Elmore County Art Guild and The Kelly for the Wee Works Art Show Reception! There will be an award ceremony for the best in show along with finger foods, drinks, and music. We hope you will join us to celebrate these wonderful small artworks!

Art Start: Pre-School Art Program
2026-08-19 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!

The Watercolor Society of Alabama: Watercolor Workshop with Rick Anderson
2026-08-20 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-21 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 09:30 - 16:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Rick’s workshops are casual and relaxed yet designed to expand everyone’s painting and collage skills through experimentation utilizing a variety of techniques that will add to your current level of creative skills. You will create multiple works that are “Spontaneous and Fluid vs Structured and Planned.”
You will create fabulous one of a kind visually strong works of art. Among these works will include very creative greeting cards with artistically matching envelopes. Group and individual positive critiques will be given throughout the workshop. Rick will also demonstrate multiple painting and mixed media methods and techniques. Space is limited.

Cost: $380 for WSA members OR $425 for Non-members *a deposit of $200 is required to hold your space*
Dates: August 20-22, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts – 301 Hill St, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Recommended Experience: Advanced to Professional

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Instructor Bio
Internationally acclaimed award-winning artist Rick Anderson, whose career has spanned more than 5 decades. A native of Mississippi, Rick holds a Master of Arts in Education degree, taught art in K-12 public schools for twenty-five years and was an adjunct instructor on at the Community College and University levels. Rick conducts a variety of art workshops that includes all levels.
Rick’s work is juried into national and international art exhibitions and is represented by several fine art galleries. He is a proud member of the Mississippi Art Colony, and honored to be part of an international watercolor group, FabrianoInAcquarello, represented by artists from 88 countries. This year, 2025, he began serving as the USA FabrianoInAcquarello EAST Leader.

Watercolor Society of Alabama Art Exhibition Reception
2026-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
Come join The Kelly in celebrating the skilled artists of the Watercolor Society of Alabama at this reception! There will be food, drinks, music, and gorgeous art. We hope to see you there!
