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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, Apr 11Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USAThe 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.
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.
Sun, Apr 12Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USAJoin 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.- 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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