About

The Kelly

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery in Wetumpka, AL, is an arts organization with a vibrant, multifaceted vision. “The Kelly” is committed to supporting the recognition, documentation, and publication of excellent art from the River Region of Alabama and beyond. We invite inquiry from the creative endeavors of artists working today and preserve the exceptional results for posterity. A myriad of approaches is welcomed, including a range of types from academic to experimental, but all relevant to the artists’ understanding of “art.” Also encouraged are works challenging traditional notions of art. We strive to provide a museum setting to showcase working artists and to document their work through our website, social media, and various forms of print media.

Established in 2011 and incorporated in 2013, The Kelly—an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 organization—can best be described as the hybrid of a gallery and a museum.  As a gallery, it sponsors exhibits and promotes the sale of art.

About John Kelly Fitzpatrick

John Kelly Fitzpatrick dedicated his life to the arts.  He was a renowned regionalist painter from Elmore County, Alabama, and he is considered one of the South’s most celebrated artists and art promoters of the 1930’s-40’s.

Learn more about him and his achievements which made the art communities in Alabama what they are today.

Sponsors

BENEFACTORS

Bennett’s Archery
Central Alabama Electric Co Op
Art South
Diversified Alarm Service
Charles & Mary Welden
June Ward
Todd & Tonia Ayers
Rick Beauchamp
Thomas & Cindy Harris
Dr. Spencer & Beth Coleman
Charlotte & Mabrey Whetstone
Belyn & Jim Richardson
Phyllis & Crawford Kennedy

PATRONS

Henry Hines County Commissioner
Bart Mercer County Commissioner
Desirae Lewis County Commissioner
Jerry & June Carpenter
Dennis & Lynda Fain
Gerald & Martha Hardy
Ann & Bill Lambert
Edgar & Louise Welden
Tom & Jane McDow
Dr. Brian & Mandie Barrett
Carol & Lewis Hickman

ADVOCATES

City of Wetumpka
Grumpy Dog
Dr. Tom & Kelley Alford
Matt & Erin Rogers
Angus & Lydia Everton
Carolyn Osborn
William & Ashley Cousins
Ron Drinkard
William & Sarah Dunn
Tra & Connie Cosby
Frank & Rebecca Gregory
Wayne & Adelia Turner
Marguerite Edwards
Mary & Gary Belmont