Wetumpka

Thanks to SPONSORS

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,

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WEWA was WOW

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

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Art Went Wild

…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

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Is Quilting an Art?

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

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Kelly’s Kids Continue to Create

During the spring and summer months, Wetumpka holds a Community Market behind Company Street on the bank of the Coosa River. It’s every first Thursday of the month, April –

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Contributions Climb

Thanks to The Kelly’s very generous sponsors, both large and small, the capital campaign fund for renovations has been climbing at a rapid pace. We still are a little short

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T with Kelly and Cheryl Teel

That mean it’s ART TIME: TUESDAY with KELLY on March 21, our monthly lunch date! Listen to Cheryl’s story while you munch your sack lunch. She teaches adult and children’s

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COMING SOON

MARCH 23, 5:30-8 P.M Make note! Collectors and Collections III Exhibit Reception You have to be there to see it. No hints, no peeks, just BE THERE! You know you’re

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When Does 4×6=$46?

On 4/6, of course! That mean April 6, 2023, in this case. The Art Associates of The Kelly are having a blow-out sale on 4″x6″ paintings—a huge array of small

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Linda Lee Talks Art

Kelly Art Associates, take note! Well-known Wetumpka artist Linda Lee will talk about how to market art on social media.  Linda has been very successful with her sales. On Thursday, March

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Dust Off Your Mask

Don some sparkles, save your appetite, and do NOT forget that Arti Gras is THIS coming Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 6-9 p.m. at the Penthouse Suite in the Wind Creek

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Chromatics Is Still Colorful

Due to some unpleasant winter weather, including floods and the downing of trees, the reception for Chromatics was not terribly well attended. It’s a fascinating exhibit, however, so if you

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Best View in Wetumpka

If you didn’t join us on Sunday, February 18, 2-4, at the New Kelly’s renovation-in-process, you will be amazed at how wonderful the building is going to be. It is

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Arti Gras–Nab Tickets NOW!

The extremely popular Arti Gras is returning to the Wind Creek Casino/Hotel Penthouse on Tuesday, February 21. What is an ARTI GRAS? It’s an arty party on Mardi Gras to

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The Kelly Fitzpatrick WHAT?

You know, the KFMG or KGMF or KF? The name was always a mouthful to remember, so it was shortened to The Kelly, which officially stands for The Kelly Fitzpatrick

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Kelly Construction Continues Apace

That pace is a quick pace! The Kelly’s “new” old building is located in the free-standing building to the left as you face Coaches Corner (or what locals know as

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Gallery Amasses Funds

While Kelly members have heard of the very generous donations The Kelly has received, such as those from the Smoot-Harris family, Alabama Power, the Wind Creek Casino/Hotel and many others

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Galentine’s on Main

The Kelly will be participating in Main Street’s “Galentine’s on Main” event—the ultimate girl’s day! Come to The Kelly during Galentines on February 4th to make a bracelet for you

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AWF at TWK–Full Flapping Ahead

Lots happening this season at The Kelly! To keep up, you can always open the event list (https://thekelly.org/events/), and don’t forget to check your email because we send reminders. The

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A Downtown Dickens Christmas – Dec 2nd & 3rd

Downtown will transform into a Dickens Victorian-era Christmas village, and you’re invited! The Wetumpka Chamber is collaborating with the City of Wetumpka and Main Street Wetumpka for this two-night community

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TW with K and ABOUT Kelly

June Carpenter will be speaking on the 2nd Tuesday this month about Kelly Fitzpatrick, our own noted namesake artist. She lives quite near where he grew up, right in the

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“Kelly’s Kids” at Community Market

“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens Every first Thursday of the month, The Kelly

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“Kelly’s Kids” at Community Market

“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens Every first Thursday of the month, The Kelly

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“Kelly’s Kids” at Community Market

“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens Every first Thursday of the month, The Kelly

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“Kelly’s Kids” at Community Market

“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens Every first Thursday of the month, The Kelly

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“Kelly’s Kids” at Community Market

“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens Every first Thursday of the month, The Kelly

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“Kelly’s Kids” at Community Market

“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens Every first Thursday of the month, The Kelly

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Candy Crawl – October 27th

Main Street Wetumpka is organizing the annual Coosa Candy Crawl, benefitting the Elmore County Food Bank.  And we at The Kelly are excited to be a part of it! Join

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Plein Air Artists’ Reception

Please join us for the Alabama Plein Air Artists’ reception on Friday, September 16th from 5:00pm – 7:30pm. These artists will paint outside from Sept 15th until Sept 16th, and

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Plein Air Artists at The Kelly

As part of the “Art Gone Wild” exhibition at The Kelly, Alabama Plein Air Artists will be having a “paint out” with us from Thursday, September 15th until Saturday, September

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“Art Gone Wild” Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: September 27, 2022 – November 19, 2022 Gallery Hours:  Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm Reception: Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm Alabama is rich

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Meet Kelly’s Neighbor

The River Rose is the charming shop next door to The Kelly Art Gallery on Company Street. Sharon Wilson, proprietor, formerly owned the Rose of Sharon in Montgomery, but she

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Get WILD with us!!

We’re looking for artists and volunteers to help with the HUGE Wildlife Festival in November. Jennifer Eifert (our new Executive Director–did you see that post?) is looking for fabulous art

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Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival 2022

A series of educational classes, art exhibits, vendors and expert demos, with a signature festival event taking place in Historic Downtown Wetumpka on November 5th. Festival Offerings & Education Sporting

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June 21 – Tuesday With Kelly

Student Art and the Sylvia C. McConnell Scholarship Winner We invite you to our monthly lunch and learn program from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the Kelly.  Bring your lunch, and

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A watercolor painting that views six sitting ballerinas from above.

May 17 – Tuesday With Kelly

Faces and Forms In Watercolors Meet the Artist: Clint Herring We invite you to our monthly lunch and learn program from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the Kelly.  Bring your lunch,

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April 19 – Tuesday With Kelly

African Killer Beads and Brass Wraps We invite you to our monthly lunch and learn program from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the Kelly.  Bring your lunch, and we will provide

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