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for Elmore County Art Guild 40th Anniversary Show. Yes, indeed, former mayor Jo Glenn started a guild 41 years ago. The group displayed their first show on the backs of
for Elmore County Art Guild 40th Anniversary Show. Yes, indeed, former mayor Jo Glenn started a guild 41 years ago. The group displayed their first show on the backs of
…enjoying The Kelly They have to enjoy it if they get out of school, right? In addition to our regular Art Start and Kelly’s Kid free art classes, the month
…for kids and plants–how can it not be wrong? We are so grateful to the Central Alabama Community Grants for awarding The Kelly a $3000 grant for our summer camp
All year, preparations have been made for Wetumpka’s annual Wildlife Arts Festival and The Kelly’s Art Gone Wild exhibit; this coming Saturday, October 19, is the day. The Kelly’s wildlife
The Kelly is now working with the Air Force! There is a current exhibit called “The Art of Service” in the Air University Library on Maxwell Air Force Base. The
Many of our Kelly Art Associates are active with regional art guilds, and some are winning coveted awards. Let’s congratulate them!! John Perdue scooped up several awards at the Society
Just a glimpse into the Fantasy and Fiction Reception for those of you who missed it! It was a hoot with many members becoming living art. Who’s your favorite?? NOTE
The Kelly’s collection of classes has been an absolutely amazing hit. We have had everything from oils to cartoons to publishing books to drawing to color mixing. Classes are for
Have you heard about it? NO? Well, come and ask Jennifer or Alyssa for the news!! We’re #1!!! YEA!!!
Which is YOUR pleasure? FICTION??? or FANTASY??? A GOOD NOVEL??? MAYBE SCIENCE FICTION??? HOW ABOUT HUMOR? Come SEE the Fiction and Fantasy exhibit. Reception July 18 @ 5:00 pm –
An art gallery is NOT just for adults. The Kelly reaches out to the youngsters, even the youngest. Art Start is designed for pre-school. No fee, no registration. Just bring
Attributed to Michelangelo, in Italian, this simply means “I continue to learn.” If this is true for YOU, you might be interested in some of The Kelly’s new classes. Always
if you’re an artist with watercolor paints and a brush, you might be creating a masterpiece. Certainly, you will believe that is possible when you see this new exhibit. We
Have you seen that Iain Stewart, the brilliant and internationally known watercolorist, will be teaching here at The Kelly? The workshop is presented by Watercolor Society of Alabama on March
That was the recent high school exhibit, and if you missed it, you’ll be surprised at the marvelous talent it exposed! You can look at all the entries here on
If you’re an artist, you SHOULD be! The Kelly’s next open exhibit is coming in July, with entries due June 8. Are you ready for “Fantasy and Fiction”? If not,
Very few people will ever make a living off fine art. On the other hand, beautiful art pervades our culture, and most parents want to raise children who will appreciate
The “Roots of Hope” Exhibit Opening Reception was a grand success with over 75 guests. This unique current exhibit features artwork by the inmates at the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women
A lot is happening this weekend! For those of you interested in buying arts and crafts, you’ll find several of our Kelly Art Associates at the CHARIS CRAFT SHOW at
October 19 is coming–save the date for the annual Wetumpka Wildlife Art festival. It’s become such a popular venue that The Kelly has hired a Special Events Coordinator to help.
have you stepped through The Kelly’s “Thresholds” Exhibit? It has expected and unexpected scenes. However, it ends next week, March 20, so be sure to get here if you haven’t
Last month, about 800 4th graders from all over Elmore County visited The Kelly. Coordinated by Education Chair Cookie Knott, the field trip highlighted black history. The Kelly staff showed
In April, look for the new exhibit by inmates of the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. Dr. Kelly Berwager, a Kelly Art Associate, has been teaching an art class there
As a wonderful Kelly fundraiser, the Arti Gras 2024 drew a lot of interest and drew down a lot of art. Hosted by our great friends at the Wind Creek
Or maybeherds? In any case, the numbers have been staggering! The Kelly has been a destination stop for Elmore County school fourth graders’ field trips for the past couple of
Tuesday With Kelly POSTPONED–watch for email from The Kelly for new date.
Find out about many art events and venues.
Plan to attend Arti Gras on Feb. 13, The Kelly’s exciting annual fund-raiser!
See the “Thresholds” exhibit at The Kelly Art Center.
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts dressed up for the December 2023 Wetumpka Dickens Festival.
announced by Kelly Director Jennifer Eifert. For weeks we have waited to find out the winner of the $10,000 award from LIV foundation for the Alabama Wildlife Federation competition. It
We have the best art center imaginable because of all the support we have from our wonderful founders, patrons and sponsors. We couldn’t do it without you!! From our h’art,
Despite sputtering rain, the crowds still showed up for the 2nd Wetumpka Wildlife Art Festival, sponsored this year by Region’s Bank and many other donors. Hundreds came all day for
…and the crowd was wild for the art. Several large canvases sold right away. The reception was packed. The food was delicious. And the big question is “Who and which
Director Jennifer Eifert was thrilled with the crowd of Art Starters last month. She loves the little ones and is delighted to get the pre-schoolers going on art-and-craft projects. The
At the recent Prattauga Art Guild Fall Show, three Kelly Art Associates took top awards. Trish Gober won 1st Place in Opaque Painting with her beautiful oil landscape called “Day
Tuesday, Sept. 19, is the third Tuesday and time again for Tuesday with Kelly. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with Kelly friends and enjoy a little art-related talk.
The Alabama Plein Air Artists visited The Kelly again this week with the goal of painting more lovely pictures of our beautiful town. Some arrived Thursday, others drove in Friday,
In preparation for the second huge Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, The Kelly will be displaying a new exhibit on wildlife art–actually two exhibits in one! First, we are hosting the
And WE can prove it! Just look at these happy faces. Director Jennifer Eifert has started a program called Art Start designed especially for the pre-schoolers. Here the wee ones
Did you realize you can rent our beautiful gallery for a party, reunion or wedding? Just talk to Director Jennifer Eifert about the possibilities. For a rental fee, plus insurance
That means Tuesday with Kelly, which is a really pleasant gathering on the third Tuesday of every month. We meet to hear a speaker at noon, for just an hour,
The Kelly’s mission is to inspire and educate, including the wee ones. Director Jennifer Eifert has even set up a new program called “Art Start” for kindergarten and pre-school artists.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. When quilting is done with kits or with a traditional pattern, it should probably be considered a craft. However, when used as an integral part of
Yes, it’s hard to believe that September is nearly here and autumn is around the corner. However gorgeous the current Bridges and Rivers exhibit is, there is always a new
Out of the ashes of time, The Kelly arose like a phoenix just over ten years ago. Named for the prominent local artist and grandson of a governor who lived
Actually, it’s not here yet, but there are some plans afoot to add another AC unit. For those 300 people who braved the Grand Opening, you know very well that
The Kelly Art Associates met in June for a fabulous day out on Tra Cosby’s farm. What a treat! The Cosbys have a scenic old barn and beautiful stream. Photos
While the Community Market, for which The Kelly runs a free kids’ craft table, is on summer hiatus, Director Jennifer is scheduling some new activities. Already, just after the Grand
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