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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
Sat, Feb 07Feb 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USACelebrating Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 with a powerful and inspirational program that spotlights artist, authors, and community leaders with an evening dinner. Then the celebration continues with live music by "Entice."
Sat, Feb 21Feb 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USAA colored pencil drawing involves creating images with colored pencils, a medium combining the precision of graphite with vibrant colors. Our free Art For All Classes are for Bedford County, TN residents only.- Sat, Mar 14
- Sat, Apr 11Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USABeginner 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.
- Sat, May 09May 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USAGouache 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.
- Sat, Jun 13Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USAA 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.
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