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Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are timeless flowers that tend to remind me of my grandmother's garden. Historically among other things, they represent ambition and aspiration because of the tall, steadfast stalk that strives upward. Today though, we're reminded of...
A Shady Respite
During these long hot dry days of late summer, it feels like a special treat to find a cool shady spot. PAPA artist Dutch Thurman shares one in her painting "Garlic Gone Wild." Following the almost hidden pathway, you reach the cool beneath the...
Refreshing Beauty
Could you use a break? Our August featured artist, Paula Clark Trojahn, has the perfect remedy with a unique exhibit that soothes like a cool breeze on an oppressively hot day. As a life long artist who never lost the joy of painting as a child,...
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Featured Artist
September 2025 Featured Artists – The Sharp Family
It is our humble honor to continue a family legacy, to the 4th generation, of glorifying the Lord by the work of our hands. Amy’s grandmother, Clara Little, is a charter member of the PAPA Gallery and was inspired by many, including one of her daughters-in-law (Linda Little, Amy’s mom) to try her hand at […]
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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.