Art Gone Wild

October 1st - Normber 23rd

“Art Gone Wild” is our annual Wildlife Art Exhibition every fall, and we celebrate the end of the art exhibition with our Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival! Enjoy wildlife art of all kinds, learn about these amazing Southeastern artists, and keep an eye out for our schedule of upcoming demonstrations and workshops!

Alabama Wildlife Fine Arts Competition

As part of the Wetumpka Wildlife Festival, we are excited to announce year two of the juried fine art competition sponsored by The Alabama Wildlife Federation and LIV Development. The contest will be held at our 301 Hill Street building and will coincide with the “Art Gone Wild” exhibition running from October 1 to November 22, 2024. The goal of the competition is to increase awareness and appreciation of Alabama’s wildlife as well as recognize outstanding artistic talent.

This Year's Winners

Awards:

  • “Best of Show” Purchase Prize:
  • “Award of Excellence” Purchase Prize:
  • Three Merit Awards:

 

$10,000
$5,000
$750

Congratulations 2024 Winners! Pat DeVane Burns Broderick Crawford Christopher Kempter Brittni Smith Erica Naylor

Last Year's Winners

Art Gone Wild

Alabama is flush with wildlife and natural wonders, and every year The Kelly celebrates our native Southeastern wildlife through the arts with our annual “Art Gone Wild” exhibition. These regional artists encourage you—art enthusiasts, nature lovers, and field sport appreciators alike—to embrace the beauty of our wilds.

Painting Demonstrations

Sue Key Painting Demonstration

Artist Sue Key will be painting during the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival at The Kelly!

Jared Knox Painting Demonstration

Artist Jared Knox will be painting during the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival at The Kelly!

Dirk Walker Painting Demonstration

Artist Dirk Walker will be painting during the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival at the Bourbon Roast & Oyster Toast at Coaches' Corner!

Free Admission

Entry is free for anyone and everyone. 

Have Questions?

Contact us at (334)478-3366 or [email protected]