Gallery Exhibition: Jukebox, Forever
Dates: June 24-28, 2026
Time: Noon-6:00pm Daily
Location: Center for Creativity
Address: 200 Mathews St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
A selection of Kelly’s works will be on display in the gallery space at the Center for Creativity in Downtown Fort Collins, CO. The gallery will be open from noon-6pm and is free for anyone to explore! The memorial committee is hard at work assembling unique quilts, art, and artifacts from Kelly’s life to display. Take a moment to appreciate her art and reflect in this beautiful venue.
Great for: Everyone
No RSVP needed, feel free to drop by and enjoy the gallery any time
Friday Afternoon: Artists Reception
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Center for Creativity
Address: 200 Matthews St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
This artist reception will be hosted in the gallery space by Kelly’s family. Feel free to stop by for some charcuterie, beverages, and good company amongst her art!
Great for: Everyone
Please RSVP at the above link so we can keep everyone in the loop
Saturday: Memorial Celebration
Date June 27, 2026
Time: Noon-4pm
Location: Center for Creativity
Address: 200 Matthews St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Please join us for a catered lunch from 12-2pm, followed by a memorial celebration from 2-4pm in the event space at the Center for Creativity. Here we can share stories, speeches, and watch a memorial slideshow put together by Kelly’s husband Jim Abbott.
Great for: Everyone
Please RSVP so we can keep everyone in the loop.
Cant attend in person?
A livestream of the memorial celebration will be provided from 2-4pm Mountain Time on Saturday, June 27. Please see the "Live Stream" tab for more details!