The Kelly

Beginner Oil Painting Class
2024-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Prolific local painter Alisa Beck will teach a class on the basics of oil painting. Paint a cardinal and This will be a course aimed at beginners; however, artists of any experience level are welcome to attend and brush up on their fundamental skills.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Anticipated Level of Participation: Interactive Workshop, Painting Alongside Teacher
Cost: $80 per person OR $75 for Kelly members – Supplies Included <<Reserve Your Spot Here>>

Art Start
2024-12-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-19 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!

Kelly's Kids Town
2024-12-19 16:00 - 17:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
**Rescheduled due to the holidays to THIS Thursday**
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 clothes they can get messy in!

"Fields & Farms" Art Exhibition
2025-01-14 - 2025-03-06 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
More information coming soon…

Color Theory and Interaction Principles Class
2025-01-14 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-01-21 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-01-28 13:30 - 16:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Many artists know mixing red and blue makes purple, but what about where can artists use color science to maximize their artworks’ punch? Join us for an art class series that dives into – not just the basics of color theory – but into the practical and more intermediate concepts of color. Learn how to bring (or improve) chromatic harmony in your art with Alisa Beck!

Dates: Tuesdays, January 14th, 21st, and 28th
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Fee: $150 for all 3 sessions – must sign up for all 3

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Opening Reception for "Fields & Farms"
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us for our opening art reception for “Fields & Farms”, an art exhibition highlighting the rural and natural beauty of our Southern region. Celebrate the rustic and pastoral with snacks, drinks, great conversation, and the wonderful artworks – sponsored by Alfa Insurance!

TO BE RESCHEDULED Composition Class: Understanding and Enhancing Your Painting
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
** Rescheduled: New Date TBA **
Join Alisa Beck in an art class dedicated to the lesser spoken-of (yet so important) element of art: Composition. Composition can make or break a painting, even before you paint it. So come join us and learn the techniques of design!

Date: Thursday, January 16th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fee: $35 for non-members OR $30 for Kelly members

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Kelly’s Kids Town
2025-01-23 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 clothes they can get messy in!

Morning Sketch
2025-01-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-14 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!

2nd Annual River Region Art Summit
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Back by popular demand, The Kelly will organize and host a great opportunity for novice and experienced artists alike! Artists from all over are invited to learn about art opportunities available within our River Region. Local and regional art organizations will have booths set up and discuss the opportunities they provide to artists like you. Join us for guest speakers talking about art exhibitions and shows, fellowship opportunities, art programs and classes, and everything else an artist might want to know!
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Tuesdays with Kelly
2025-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
** RESCHEDULED to Jan 28th due to anticipated inclement weather **
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!

Tuesdays with Kelly
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-18 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!

Composition Class: Understanding and Enhancing Your Painting
2025-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join Alisa Beck in an art class dedicated to the lesser spoken-of (yet so important) element of art: Composition. Composition can make or break a painting, even before you paint it. So come join us and learn the techniques of design!

Date: Tuesday, February 18th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fee: $35 for non-members OR $30 for Kelly members

<< REGISTER HERE >>

Young Farmers of Elmore County Visit
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Bring the kiddos and join the Young Farmers of Elmore County THIS Saturday at The Kelly. Talk to the farmers, enjoy photo ops and a scavenger hunt, and take home some swag!

Beginner Landscape Oil Painting Class
2025-02-25 13:00 - 16:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Discover the richness of oil painting as you create your own landscape masterpiece! This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the basics of composition, color mixing, and brush techniques to bring a scenic view to life. No prior experience needed—just a willingness to learn and explore the richness of oils in a relaxed, supportive environment.

$85 for Non-Members OR $75 for Kelly Member’s (Supplies Included)
Tuesday, Feb 25th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
No experience necessary

<< Register Here >>
Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership starts at only $50 a year!

CLOSED for Exhibition Change
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-17 | AL
Pardon us as we change to the next exhibition! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. See you soon!

Elmore County Art Guild Opening Reception
2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us for our opening art reception for the Elmore County Art Guild’s 40th Anniversary show! Come see the amazing artworks of our Elmore County artists and the presentation of awards.

Elmore County Art Guild 40th Anniversary Show
2025-03-18 - 2025-04-08 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Since 1985, the Elmore County Art Guild (ECAG) Annual Show has showcased and rewarded the finest artists in our region. Come join us for their judged members’ show, featuring the talented artists right here in Elmore County!

Louise Smith Everton: A Retrospective
2025-03-18 - 2025-05-15 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Louise Smith Everton was a prize-winning artist, diligent art organizer, and dear friend of many of the Dixie Art Colony artists, including our namesake John Kelly Fitzpatrick. She was known for painting with the greatest of ease and for encouraging her fellow and newcomer artists alike. She was an active member of many art organizations, such as the Alabama Art League, the Watercolor Society of Alabama, the Southern States Art League, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and of course, the Dixie Art Colony.
Come join us for a retrospective exhibition honoring her artistic career with her paintings and handwritten letters that her son, Angus Everton, generously loaned to The Kelly.
