Come join us at The Kelly as we honor our namesake, Wetumpka's own John Kelly Fitzpatrick, his friends, and fellow artists at the Dixie Art Colony. We will feature works by John Kelly Fitzpatrick, as well as his fellow artists Austin Martin, Warree Carmichael LeBron, Karl Ferdinand Wolfe, Carlos Alpha Moon, Louise Everton, Mildred Nungester […]
The Kelly cordially invites you to attend the reception for the "Kelly and Friends" exhibition on August 25th from 5:30pm - 8:00 p.m. sponsored by Alabama Power Foundation. View the works, mix and mingle, enjoy a delightful evening celebrating the arts and learning more about Wetumpka's artistic past. We hope to see you there!
Come grab a cup of coffee with us and learn about Dixie Art Colonist Louise Smith Everton from her son, Angus Everton. Louise Everton was a student and dear friend of our namesake John Kelly Fitzpatrick, and our speaker will discuss their history, her life, and share personal anecdotes of his time sitting in both […]
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, […]
Come join us for a free coffee reception for Louise Smith Everton's Retrospective Exhibition, honoring her artistic career with a collection of her paintings and handwritten letters that her son, Angus Everton, generously loaned to The Kelly. We will have breakfast snacks, a coffee bar, fantastic historical art, and great conversation! Louise Smith Everton […]
