The Kelly celebrates Alabama’s bicentennial with 365 days of art
Now in its third of five major rotating exhibitions, the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery (KFMG or The Kelly) has planned 365 days of art and artists in celebration of Alabama’s bicentennial. The yearlong program of exhibitions, workshops, lectures and learning labs offers arts enrichment and education for students, artists and art lovers from children to adults.
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