2026 EVENTS

NEXT IS OUR WEEWORKS–art of all mediums under 4″x6″!!!

Wetumpka WeeWorks held at The Kelly for 10 days…25% commission goes to The Kelly , but you set the price and might win a wee prize. Take-in Aug. 8, reception Aug 15. 3-5 pm….a wee reception with wee refreshments and wee prizes. Pick-up is Aug. 18, 2=10-4, (same as 8×10 Kelly pick-ups for your convenience.)

Please fill in the form. $1 per each entry up to 15, $2 each for non-members.(Bring cash, check or VENMO.)

Number and describe or title entries. We have wee price tags for them. (form below can be downloaded).



Welcome to our groovy Spring 2026 Art Show/Competition held at the beautiful Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts in Wetumpka and on display throughout March. Feeling Groovy

Above, Barbara Simpson (left) and Paula Susen (rt) had the hippie vibe. The quilt “The 60s Rock” (2nd Place, 3-D) is an original by Libby Christensen.

Below, President Libby Christensen (left) awards Erica “EMarie” Naylor (rt) a ribbon and check for “Best in Show” at Elmore County Art Guild Spring 2026 Show/Competition–judged best of 115 entries by Dr. Kelly Berwager, Instructor of Visual Arts, Troy University.

Her winning piece below, “Home Is Where Her Heart Is,” is a stunning combination of charcoal and pastel.

1st Place Winners below in four categories: 2D Under Glass, 2D NOT Under Glass, 3-D, and Photography.

Purchase Award Winners below received $350 for their works, which go to businesses or individuals. We had a record FIVE this year. THANKS!!!

          

Other Cash Awards

Category A—2D under glass 

   2nd Place—Walt Costilow,  Old Stanley

   3rd Place—Leslie Stephenson.My Place at the Table

   4th Place—Connie Collier, A New Home

 Category B—2D NOT under glass

  2nd Place—Jayne Shell, A Day at 30a

3rd Place—Alicia Chambliss, Coosa River Island

4th Place—Donna Pate, Copper Beauty

4th Place—Carol Simpson,  Another Galaxy

4th Place—Donna Richardson, Ruby Fem

4th Place— Dorothy Littleton,  Autumn Light

 Category C—3D

   2nd Place—Libby Christensen, The 60s Rock

  3rd Place—Marty Woodall,  Frilly

  4th Place—Sarah Tanner,  Springtime

  3rd Place—R. Keith Farrar, Vivid Decomposition

 Category D—Photography

  2nd Place—Gracie Simpson, Turkeys in the Sun

3rd Place–Keith Farrar, Vivid Decomposition

  4th Place—Thomas Meneguin, Iron Man

   RETURN HOME

River Region Art Summit

at The Kelly Jan. 17, 2026