The Kelly

Kelly's Kids Town
2024-06-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Beginner Drawing Class
2024-06-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
AUM art professor Tony Veronese will teach several beginner drawing classes 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.
Class Description: Introductory Drawing in Charcoal
Drawing from nature and observation, attendees will learn to use charcoal and pastel as a drawing medium. Emphasis will be placed on the act of drawing, specifically gesture, value-building, and mark-making. Paper and drawing materials will be supplied by the Kelly and the instructor.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Anticipated Level of Participation: Interactive Workshop, Drawing with Teacher Instruction
Cost: $30 per session or $100 for all four sessions. <<Reserve Your Spot Here>>

** Supplies included in cost.

Morning Sketch
2024-06-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-16 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!

CLOSED for Exhibition Change
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-12 | AL
Pardon us as we change to the next exhibition!

CLOSED for the Holiday
2024-07-04 - 2024-07-06 | AL
Happy Fourth of July to everyone!

Fantasy and Fiction Art Exhibition
2024-07-13 - 2024-09-17 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Since the creation of fire, humans have spun stories of the fantastical, the mythical, and the unknown. Fiction has long allowed us to express complex emotions and ideas through entertaining stories. In times past, the seasons changed because Persephone was kidnapped by Hades; the seas claimed sailor lives because of mermaid songs; and the Anglo-Saxons were defeated because the destined King Arthur drew Excalibur. Even now, heroes still fight so as to inspire us to stand up and fight for a better real world.
Step into stories and worlds brought to life by our local and regional artists of Alabama, and explore the art of imagination!
Check out the Exhibition here!

Tuesdays with Kelly
2024-07-16 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
2024-07-17 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!

"Fiction & Fantasy" Opening Reception
2024-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Step into stories and worlds brought to visual life by our local and regional artists of Alabama. Join us for snacks, drinks, great company, and explore the art of imagination!

DRESS: Feel free to dress up “fantastically”—whether it be a costume, medieval, or simply colorful!

Artist Associates: Studio Day
2024-07-22 11:00 - 15:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
This event is restricted to Artist Associate-level members only.
Grab your art supplies, and join your fellow Kelly artists here at the gallery! Our monthly “Studio Day” event is part of our Artist Associates program, where we open the doors for you to come draw, paint, and create art together. Join your local community of artists, and you are free to simply chat as you create, or give and get feedback from each other, and network. We’ll be open for you from 11:00am until 3:00pm, and you may come and go at any time during this block.
We’ll provide refreshments, so please feel free to bring your lunch.
Details:

Closed to the public, however guests are welcome.
Still-life displays (and possible live figure models) available upon request.
Tables, chairs, drop cloths, and table-top easels provided.

Comic Illustration Class with Ronald Martin
2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Native of Montgomery, Ronald Martin will be teaching a series of four classes on how to draw comic books. Ronald Martin is the creative founder of Radical Komics. Boasting decades of experience in illustration and creative writing, he serves as a leader in his community, inspiring younger aspiring artists. Martin focuses on developing “The Unstoppable All Star ” book series and many more titles to be published under the Radical brand.
Class Description:
Attendees will learn the basics of the elements of a comic book (or graphic novel), learn the typical comic book style drawing techniques, and gain familiarity with the industry-typical mediums of alcohol markers and other tricks of the trade. Designed for beginners, but any skill level is welcome.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Anticipated Level of Participation: Interactive Workshop, Drawing with Teacher Instruction
Cost: $40 for all four sessions << Pay Here >>
Limited to 10 participants.

** Supplies included in cost.

Figure Drawing Class with Tony Veronese
2024-08-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-07 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: $35 per person.
Supplies provided: Drawing paper, charcoal pencils, kneaded erasers. Please feel free to bring additional supplies or other mediums, if you’d like.Class Limit: 13

<< Reserve your space here >>

NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED. We would like to maintain our model’s privacy

Watercolor Workshop with Iain Stewart
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-10 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
(This is the new rescheduled date, thank you for your understanding!)

The Watercolor Society of Alabama PRESENTS the 83rd National Exhibition Workshop with IAIN STEWART, AWS/MWS on August 8th – 10th, 2024 at The Kelly.

Cost: $425 for WSA members | $450 for non-members
Seats are limited so submit your registration today.
For questions, please contact Carol Wilder at carolynwilder65@gmail.com, 770-710-1166

EVENT DETAILS
ABOUT IAIN STEWART
Iain Stewart is a Scots born watercolor artist and a signature member of the American and National Watercolor Societies among other state and international entities. He has also recently been inducted into the Whiskey Painters of America. His work has received numerous awards in international competition and hangs in many corporate and private collections. Iain is a sought-after watercolor instructor and juror and has been published in numerous books and periodicals. He has just finished production of his 5th instructional DVD. In 2021 his first book on painting; En Plein Air- Light and Color, was published.
Iain maintains a studio near Auburn University in Alabama, and in addition to gallery work, is an Architectural Illustrator with an international clientele and has taught watercolor and design drawing at Auburn University where he received his degree in Architecture.
Iain is an International Brand Ambassador for Escoda Brushes, Daniel Smith Watercolors, and Stillman & Birn Sketchbook.

Watercolor Demonstration with Iain Stewart
2024-08-09 17:30 - 19:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Renowned watercolor painter Iain Stewart will be doing a live demonstration of watercolor painting at The Kelly on August 9th! It’s open to the public, and we hope you come and see a professional and sought-after artist create!
This is the rescheduled date, thank you so much for your patience!

8x10 Day
2024-08-10 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Our annual 8×10 Day Sale where 8″x10″ artworks on sale for $81!

John Kelly Fitzpatrick's Birthday
2024-08-15 | AL
It’s a birthday celebration for our namesake John Kelly Fitzpatrick, who was born on August 15, 1888.

"So You Want to Write a Book" Creative Writing Class
2024-08-17 09:00 - 22:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Have you ever wanted to write a book? Join us for a great panel with Bob McGough for a presentation and Q&A about how to do exactly that! Bob McGough is a published Alabamian author with an eclectic writing portfolio, from writing for video games to podcaster to an ongoing novel series. In the spirit of our “Fantasy and Fiction” art exhibition, be sure to join us for Bob’s discussion on the craft of writing!
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