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The PAPA Gallery

Open Hours

Tues - Sat: 11am - 3 pm
Other times by appointment only.

Special Events & Extended Hours

nothing scheduled at this time

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Matriarch

Matriarch

Wizened is not a commonly used word, but it was one of the first that came to mind on viewing this painting. Mark Ray has created a portrait that holds your attention and you understand this Matriarch is not just a simple old woman. Somehow he has...

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Still Light

Still Light

What comes to mind when you hear the term still life painting? Bouquets of flowers or fruit or treasured mementos? Our artists envisioned all that and more for our challenge this month to paint a Still Life. Painter Judith Webb provides a unique...

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Double Up!

Double Up!

In a bit of a twist on our monthly Featured Artist exhibit, the PAPA Gallery is pleased to introduce you to a new painting duo. John McLaren and his son Chad McLaren have followed their own distinct paths to finally come together in a common...

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October 2024 Featured Artists – Chad and John McLaren

October 2024 Featured Artists – Chad and John McLaren

My dad, John, and I share a bond that goes beyond family, built through our parallel journeys as artists. We were both educators—Dad in IT/Telecommunications, and me in Music Education—and both of us found art to be a powerful outlet. Growing up, I remember watching Dad in his studio, carefully working on his pastel masterpieces. […]

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READ ABOUT

Our Story

In 1991, a small group of Paducah painters realized a common need. They wanted to learn more about fine art and painting. Led by master artist and long-time Paducah resident, the late Clyde H. Lawter Jr, the group began meeting, sharing, learning, and growing!

A short time later, the group incorporated as a non-profit organization and were officially named PAPA – Paducah Area Painters Alliance.

The PAPA Gallery on Broadway opened in 1998, providing the perfect place to show their work and share their stories. Some members of that original ‘charter group’ are still painting and showing their work today, joined by many more artists from our surrounding region. That same spirit of camaraderie exists at PAPA today and we continue to find ways to share art with each other and our community.

Clyde H Lawter, Jr
Founding Member    

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Our Purpose

PAPA endeavors to bring together artists to encourage, motivate, educate, and promote them, and to promote the art of painting in particular. A principal goal is to increase sociability and friendship among its members. Whenever resources allow, PAPA will provide a theatre to display member’s art – both in the gallery on Broadway, online on our website, and in the community.

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Our Board

Dutch Thurman, President

Jenny Fuller, Executive Director

Diane Bay, Program Coordinator

Heather Reid, Treasurer

Cindy McLaren, Secretary

Mark Cope

Sandi Johnson

John McLaren

Chad Nelson

Dale Houseworth

Rebecca Mueller-Williams

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Address

124 Broadway St
Paducah, KY 42001, USA
(270) 575-3544

Open Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 3pm
Other times by appointment only.
Call (270) 519-3198 for appt.

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