Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
The Kelly Poling Arts District wanted to share that the first annual Kelly Poling Arts Fair will not occur in October. Although we are disappointed with this outcome, I know that our efforts to continue to promote arts in our surrounding area will only grow stronger. Keep an eye out for what will come next.
Past Events
Art With A Heart
Children's Valentine Event
The Kelly Poling Arts District board members want to extend our thanks to all the parents and kids that came to the “Art with a Heart” event. It was a great time celebrating the love of art.
Special thanks goes to all those who donated crayons, supplies and worked on the preparation; to The Parlor Bakery & Cafe for the delicious cookies; To Ryan at Hy-Vee for the donation of supplies; To the Cultural Corner for allowing us the use of their beautiful facility; Lastly to KCHI for their donation of air time to help promote the event.
What a wonderful town we live in.
Until our next event! Blessings.
Kelly Poling Archway Ribbon Cutting and Reception
On November 9th, 2021 we held a ribbon cutting and reception for the new archway in the Kelly Poling Arts District. We had a wonderful time seeing and talking with everyone who attended. And a big shout out to Butch Shaffer who took the beautiful pictures of the archway.
Kelly Poling Kids Coloring Event
The first annual Kelly Poling Kids Coloring Event took place on Sunday October, 3rd 2021. There were over 40 entries, and the children were able to enjoy ice cream and every child was a given a free Kelly Poling Mural Coloring Book with crayons. The winners of the event in the three age groups were:
K - 1st
1st – Eliana Hessing
2nd – Evie Leatherman
3rd – Emma Perry
2nd - 3rd
1st – Destinee Midget
2nd – Kiley Davis
3rd – Rhedyn Foster
4th - 5th
1st – Jozlyn Guyett
2nd – Hannah Hardy
3rd – London Douglas
Special appreciation goes out to the Cultural Corner who not only provided the space but was on hand for instruction as needed. Those helping were Lacey Anderson, Margaret Vance and Frances Crouch. Also, much appreciation goes to Scott Rule of Community Press for assisting with the coloring pages and Ronnie Clark of Sliced Break market for helping with the ice cream and sprinkles. The sub-committee for the Kelly Poling Arts District Board of Directors that was instrumental in planning and carrying out the event was Pam Gabel, Janette Voorhies, Debbie Willard, Sarah Arthaud, and Angela Poling. We look forward to next year’s Kelly Poling Kids Coloring Event