Kelly’s Kids Artistic Adventures
2025-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us this summer for art-filled summertime activities! Thanks to the generosity of Central Alabama Community Foundation, 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 with 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:
<< Pre-Register Here >>

CLOSED for the Holiday
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-05 | AL
Happy Fourth of July to everyone! We will be closed for the holiday weekend, and thank you for your understanding!

Figure Drawing
2025-07-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Come learn the fundamentals of figure and form with Professor Tony Veronese at The Kelly! Limited easels available so please bring your own if you have one.

Cost: $40 per person
Supplies provided: Drawing paper, charcoal pencils, kneaded erasers. Please feel free to bring additional supplies or other mediums, if you’d like.
A live model is provided
Class Limit: Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 12

<<Register Here>>
NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED. We would like to maintain our model’s privacy

Beginner Drawing Class (3 Day Series)
2025-07-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-11 13:00 - 16:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
** TO BE RESCHEDULED **
AUM art professor Tony Veronese will teach a three day workshop for beginner drawing at The Kelly! Whether you are just starting out and curious or you need to brush up on the fundamentals, join Professor Veronese as part of your artistic journey. Drawing from nature and observation, attendees will learn to use graphite pencils and charcoal as a drawing medium. Emphasis will be placed on the act of drawing, specifically gesture, value-building, and mark-making. Limited easels available so please bring your own if you have one.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Cost: $100 for Kelly members OR $125 for Non-members for three class sessions
Supplies included: Paper and drawing materials
Class limit: Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 15

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

Art of Service Coffee Reception
2025-07-10 07:00 - 09:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Come join The Kelly in enjoying some art and coffee! This month, we will be holding a free coffee reception at the Kelly for the Art of Service exhibition happening at the Air University Library. We will have breakfast snacks, a coffee bar, a digital preview of the exhibition, and great conversation!
The Kelly is honored to collaborate with The Air University Academic Services to host the second annual “Art of Service” art show in 2025. This year, local artists reflect on the Air Force’s new tagline; “Innovate, Accelerate, and Thrive”. Within brush strokes and camera lens, artists emphasize life within the Air Force through Air Force technologies (“innovate”), aircraft (“accelerate”), and service members and their families (“thrive”).

Morning Sketch
2025-07-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-18 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!

Paint Day with Alisa Beck
2025-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Grab your art supplies, and join us for a communal paint day, organized by Alisa Beck! Change your scenery and join your fellow artists as you draw, paint, and create your latest works of art. You may come and go any time, and it’s free to join in!
You may also opt to have personalized teacher instruction from Alisa Beck directly for $50.

Tuesdays with Kelly
2025-07-15 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!

Art Start
2025-07-16 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!

Gelli Printing Workshop: Layering with Stencils, Masks & Found Objects
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Discover the magic of Gelli Art, a playful and accessible form of printmaking that uses a soft, reusable gel plate to create vibrant monoprints without a press. With layers of color, texture, and pattern, Gelli printing is a joyful way to explore your creativity and build dynamic artwork, whether you’re new to art or an experienced maker. This is one session in a four-part series that focuses on a different technique, allowing you to experiment and grow your skills. Come to one class or join them all, each session stands alone, and all materials are provided.
Space is limited — sign up early to reserve your spot for this fun, hands-on series that celebrates spontaneity, color, and creativity!

For ages 14 and up
Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Cost: $35 per person – supplies included
Class Size: Minimum 4 – Maximum of 12

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

Portraiture Class (3 Day Series)
2025-07-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
AUM art professor Tony Veronese will be teaching a three day workshop on portraiture at the Kelly! Whether you are just starting out and curious or you would like to brush up on your skills, join Professor Veronese as part of your artistic journey. Through the course of this portraiture workshop, attendees will learn how to draw from a photo, explore technique and proportions, and paint from life. Limited easels available so please bring your own if you have one.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Cost: $100 for Kelly members OR $125 for Non-members for three class sessions
Supplies included
Class limit: Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 15

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

Kelly’s Kids Town
2025-07-24 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!
