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Open Hours
Tues - Sat: 11am - 3 pm
Other times by appointment only.
Special Events & Extended Hours
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What is it about Trees?
For those who listen, trees appear to be continuously communicating in some fashion. A fully mature tree standing alone in a clearing however, always seems to tempt us to a deeper dialogue. The Wishing Tree by John McLaren, is one that must have...
It’s the Little Things
Many of us have experienced the joy of witnessing a child's discovery of everyday things we've forgotten to appreciate. May's featured artist, Julie Brigance, provides a reminder as she focuses on the object of interest in her painting Discovery....
Future Derby Contender?
It's May in Kentucky and what could be a more fitting image than a new colt in the grass? This little wonder isn't ready for the Derby yet, but Diane Bay's painting, Welcome Little Colt, is but one of the delightful offerings in our newly hung...
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Featured Artist
February 2024 Featured Artist – Jan Barrett
Jan Barrett, a Livingston County native, recalls looking out her bedroom window as a young teenager, at the way the neighbor’s yard...
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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.