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Check out our list of upcoming events at the Kelly. Come back to see what exhibits or events are coming up!

Louise Smith Everton: A Retrospective

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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, […]

Free

Artful Discoveries: Elmore County High School Student Art Show

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

Every year, the Kelly works 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 […]

Free
Event Series Morning Sketch

Morning Sketch

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

Free

Tuesdays with Kelly: Scholarship Award Presentation

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

Join us for our monthly lunch and learn program from noon until 1:00pm at The Kelly.  This month, we will be awarding this year's Sylvia McConnell Scholarship to a very talented and deserving Elmore County high school senior.  To accommodate school schedules, we will be having this TWK a week early, so join us on […]

Event Series Art Start

Art Start

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

Free
Event Series Kelly’s Kids Town

Kelly’s Kids Town

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

Free
Event Series Morning Sketch

Morning Sketch

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

Free
Event Series Morning Sketch

Morning Sketch

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

Free

“Art of Service” Artist Applications Due Today

Applications to apply for "The Art of Service" are due TODAY! The Kelly is honored to collaborate with The Air University Academic Services to host the second annual “Art of Service” art show in 2025. We invite submissions that reflect the Airforce’s new tagline; “Innovate, Accelerate, and Thrive”. We seek artworks that emphasize Air Force […]

Event Series Morning Sketch

Morning Sketch

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

Free
Event Series Morning Sketch

Morning Sketch

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

Free
Event Series Tuesdays with Kelly

Tuesdays with Kelly

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL

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!

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