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WELCOME TO

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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It’s Almost Time!

It’s Almost Time!

Whether you're an art lover, Christmas shopper or bargain hunter, we can fulfill your needs at our annual Miniature sale. Starting on Saturday, Nov 20, the anticipated yearly fund raising sale will begin and continue daily. Taking public health...

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There’s a lot going on at PAPA!

There’s a lot going on at PAPA!

We have lots of new art in our latest show so if you haven't been by in a couple of weeks, drop in to see what's new! Our featured artist for November is Kathy Hayes and this is just one of her lovely paintings. The special challenge painting...

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Open House!

Open House!

'Tis the season already! Stop by the PAPA Gallery on Sunday Nov 7 between 12 - 4 pm to get a little holiday spirit and enjoy our new show. Drop in and browse our fresh selection of artworks that may inspire you to enjoy the season or help with your...

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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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Event Calendar

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Support

Become A Patron

 We invite you to share your passion for art with us!
Sign-up for our free PAPA Patron Newsletter and
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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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