The Kelly

TO BE RESCHEDULED: Watercolor Workshop with Iain Stewart
2024-05-30 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Due to illness, this event will be RESCHEDULED. New Date/Time to be announced.

The Watercolor Society of Alabama PRESENTS the 83rd National Exhibition Workshop with IAIN STEWART, AWS/MWS on March 30 – June 1st, 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.

Kelly's Kids Town
2024-05-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-28 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 at no charge. Kids just need to bring to their imaginations and clothes they can get messy in!

Morning Sketch
2024-05-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-05 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!

Art Start
2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-20 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. Just have your kiddos bring their imaginations!

Tuesdays with Kelly
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
*This month’s TWK has been moved a week earlier to accommodate school scheduling*
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!

"Artful Discoveries" Reception
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us for snacks, drinks, and celebration of this year’s Elmore County High School Student Art Show. Collaborating together with Elmore County educators, The Kelly showcases the artistic talents of our local high school students. Our jurors have already cast their votes behind-the-scenes, and during the reception, we will publicly award ribbons for the jurors’ choice of “Best of School” based on outstanding artistic merit–as well as an overall ribbon for “Best of Show”.
Family, friends, and the public are all invited to come appreciate the artistic achievements the students of Elmore County!

Empowered
2024-05-07 - 2024-05-21 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
This art exhibition will showcase the remarkable works by artists who are living with disabilities. This mini-exhibition is intended to give space to artists who otherwise do not or would not have the resources, ability, or even confidence to exhibit their artworks publicly. Come see the wonderful talent of our local neurodivergent and otherwise disabled artists!

"Artful Discoveries" High School Student Art Show
2024-05-07 - 2024-05-21 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Exhibition Dates: May 7th – May 21st, 2024
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Reception: Thursday, May 9th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
The Kelly is working together with local Elmore County high school educators for our annual Student Art Show. Come celebrate these amazing young artists as they take the opportunity to express their creativity and exhibit their art for the community. We aim to inspire Elmore County students to foster their artistic potential and pursue their creative talents beyond the classroom. Family, friends, and the public are all invited to come appreciate the artistic achievements the students of Elmore County!
Jurors will also be awarding ribbons for first, second, and third prizes for each school district based on outstanding artistic merit, as well as an overall ribbon for Best of Show.

Beginner Oil Painting Class
2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | 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. 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: $75 per person – Supplies Included <<Reserve Your Spot Here>>

Koffee with Kelly
2024-04-30 07:00 - 09:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
We appreciate our members, and here’s one way we like to show it! Come join us before work for free coffee and great company.

Artist Associates: Studio Day
2024-04-22 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.

Plein Air Day
2024-04-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Russell Crossroads, 17 Russell Farms Road, Alexander City, AL, 35010
ARTISTS!
Gather your paintbrushes, sketchpads, cameras, charcoal, and everything in-between; and join us outside for a day of “En Plein Air” (French), or “the act of painting outdoors.” Amateurs and experts alike are welcome, and there’s no membership required.
This Plein Air Day will happen at Russell Lands by Lake Martin. There are bathrooms available at Russell Crossroads, as well as a coffee shop, restaurant, and an adorable market. We will paint around the area (water provided!), so you have your pick of a picturesque urban area or the natural hills and woods around.
Saturday, April 20t
“Doors” open 8am
It’s sure to be a beautiful landscape with your fellow artists as company together to inspire you!

Tuesdays with Kelly
2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-19 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!

4x6 Day
2024-04-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Every year, we hold a special art sales event where 4″ x 6″ artworks are all $46 on April 6th! Come join us for wonderful art that is both affordable and home-able!

"Roots of Hope" Opening Art Reception
2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join us for the opening reception for the artworks from this year’s TROY-Tutwiler Gardening & Art Program! We will have drinks, snacks, wonderful artworks, great company, and intriguing stories!
Troy University created a partnership program with the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Alabama in 2019. It’s an educational program for female incarerated participants to teach them about horticulture and nutrition through a 15-week series of Fundamentals of Gardening classes. As of 2021, the program expanded to include the visual arts, and arts classes are led by art and design lecturer Dr. Kelly Berwager, who also organized this art exhibition. Troy University’s goal is to make the women productive members of society that never return to prison.

"Roots of Hope" Art Exhibition
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
The Kelly will be hosting the “TROY-Tutwiler Gardening & Art Program” art exhibition this year!
Troy University created a partnership program with the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Alabama in 2019. It’s an educational program for female incarerated participants to teach them about horticulture and nutrition through a 15-week series of Fundamentals of Gardening classes. As of 2021, the program expanded to include the visual arts, and arts classes are led by art and design lecturer Dr. Kelly Berwager, who also organized this art exhibition. Troy University’s goal is to make the women productive members of society that never return to prison.
Join us to learn more about this amazing program and see another side of Art!

“Before this program came to Tutwiler, I was in a dark hole for 13 years. This program pulled me out of my hole. It has given me hope in a place that does give me any.”
Garden Class Participant | 2021

Closed for Exhibition Installation
2024-03-29 - 2024-04-02 | AL
Pardon the mess, we will be installing the next art exhibition.

Closed for Maintenance
2024-03-26 - 2024-03-28 | AL
We will be closed for the rescheduled install of more insulation in the roof. Thank you so much for your patience, and we’ll be back soon!

Field Trip to The Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum with The Kelly
2024-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 | AL
Meet us at The Kelly at 9am, and join us on a field trip to The Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery! We’ll tour the museum around 10am, and we’ll have lunch in Montgomery afterwards. So join us for a great time, a great exhibition, and great conversation!

General Admission into the Museum is $5.

Last Day of "Thresholds"
2024-03-20 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Today’s the last day for our art exhibition “Thresholds”! Be sure not to miss these amazing artworks before they’re gone!
