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upcoming events

The Fly Arts Center hosts a variety of community and cultural arts events. From community theatre productions and art exhibitions to classes and workshops, The Fly always has something happening.

Upcoming Events

  • 22nd Postcard & Memorabilia Show
    22nd Postcard & Memorabilia Show
    Sat, Apr 11
    The Fly Arts Center
    Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USA
    The 22nd Shelbyville Regional Postcard & Paper Memorabilia Show returns to the Fly Arts Center on Saturday, April 11 from 9 am until 3 pm. All collectors are invited to this free event. Explore vintage postcards, historic photos, old currency, classic comic books, and so much more.
  • FREE ART CLASSES AT THE FLY: Beginner Oil Painting
    FREE ART CLASSES AT THE FLY: Beginner Oil Painting
    Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USA
    Beginner oil painting involves applying oil-based paints with pigments suspended in drying oils, such as linseed oil, to a surface like canvas or wood panels. Our free Art For All Classes are for Bedford County, TN residents only.
  • YOUTH VISUAL ARTS – "Murals 101"
    YOUTH VISUAL ARTS – "Murals 101"
    Sun, Apr 12
    The Fly Arts Center
    Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USA
    Join us at the Fly Arts Center basement for an afternoon of imagination and color. We are thrilled to host Murals 101, a hands-on workshop led by the incredibly talented local artist Mya Starr. Mya will walk you through the "secret sauce" of mural making: The Concept Drawing.
  • FREE ART CLASSES AT THE FLY: Beginner Gouache Painting
    FREE ART CLASSES AT THE FLY: Beginner Gouache Painting
    May 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USA
    Gouache is a water-based paint that is known for its opaque, matte finish. It's similar to watercolor but with a thicker consistency and more pigment, which prevents light from easily passing through, creating an opaque effect. Our free Art For All Classes are for Bedford County, TN residents only.
  • FREE ART CLASSES AT THE FLY: Make a Beaded Suncatcher
    FREE ART CLASSES AT THE FLY: Make a Beaded Suncatcher
    Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USA
    A beaded suncatcher is a hanging decorative item, often placed in windows, that uses beads, crystals, and other elements to catch sunlight and create rainbows or pretty reflections in a room. Our free Art For All Classes are for Bedford County, TN residents only.

Locate

Tel. 931-684-8359

204 S. Main Street, 
Shelbyville, TN 37160

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Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

11am - 4pm

Tuesdays, Fridays,
Saturdays & Sundays

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