The PAPA Gallery
The Paducah Area Painters Alliance
The Paducah Area Painters Alliance celebrates their 20th birthday in April 2011! PAPA was founded in 1991 by thirty-five artist who met to encourage one another and share knowledge. L. Dwain Smith, a founding member of PAPA serves as President of the now 120 member organization. “We are the oldest active artists’ organization in the area. O
ur membership, both local and regional, includes professional and fledgling artists”.
ur membership, both local and regional, includes professional and fledgling artists”.What's Inside?
* Original art from as many as 100 local and regional artists
* Miniature originals in watercolor, pastel, oil and acrylic
* Large, well lit gallery where it is easy to see all the art
* Handicapped accessible
* Free to the public
Hours:
Winter gallery hours are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm through. Beginning in March they will go back to the summer hours which are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Our Mission Statement
PAPA strives to trigger an internal imagination by providing enrichment, challenge and artistic opportunities for all people of the region. All shows, programs, activities and services are provided equally without regard to ethnic background, income. gender, age, or disability. Recognizing that education is our greatest resource, PAPA places special focus on providing a learning environment and encouraging the exchange of acquired knowledge. All shows sponsored by the Paducah Area Painter's Alliance are free to the general public.
What we offer:
The PAPA GalleryShow your work: One of the perks for members is being able to exhibit their paintings in the PAPA Gallery.
Library: PAPA maintains an extensive library for use by all the membership. There are books and videos covering a variety of subjects: art history on the masters and contemporary artists, instructions in technique and composition, painting in all mediums and much more. Most of the library has come about through the generous contributions of PAPA members. It’s there for all to benefit.
Challenge Paintings: A unique activity of PAPA is the monthly challenge painting. A theme or subject has been preselected for each month of the year and when members are unable to think of what to paint, they just paint the challenge subject. Paintings are brought to the monthly meeting and shared with the group. As each painting is presented the artist is given an opportunity to tell about his creation. It’s fun and interesting to see all the variations on the theme.
The PAPA Gallery
124 Broadway
PO Box 1601
Paducah, KY 42002-1601
(270) 575-3544
Business Hours:
March - October
10 AM - 5 PM
November - February
10 AM - 4 PM
Email Addresses:
info@thepapagallery.com
PAPA strives to trigger an internal imagination by providing enrichment, challenge and artistic opportunities for all people of the region. All shows, programs, activities and services are provided equally without regard to ethnic background, income. gender, age, or disability. Recognizing that education is our greatest resource, PAPA places special focus on providing a learning environment and encouraging the exchange of acquired knowledge. All shows sponsored by the Paducah Area Painter's Alliance are free to the general public.
What we offer:
The PAPA GalleryShow your work: One of the perks for members is being able to exhibit their paintings in the PAPA Gallery.
Library: PAPA maintains an extensive library for use by all the membership. There are books and videos covering a variety of subjects: art history on the masters and contemporary artists, instructions in technique and composition, painting in all mediums and much more. Most of the library has come about through the generous contributions of PAPA members. It’s there for all to benefit.
Challenge Paintings: A unique activity of PAPA is the monthly challenge painting. A theme or subject has been preselected for each month of the year and when members are unable to think of what to paint, they just paint the challenge subject. Paintings are brought to the monthly meeting and shared with the group. As each painting is presented the artist is given an opportunity to tell about his creation. It’s fun and interesting to see all the variations on the theme.
The PAPA Gallery
124 Broadway
PO Box 1601
Paducah, KY 42002-1601
(270) 575-3544
Business Hours:
March - October
10 AM - 5 PM
November - February
10 AM - 4 PM
Email Addresses:
info@thepapagallery.com
PAPA Monthly Meetings: PAPA members meet on the
last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the PAPA Gallery, 124
Broadway, in downtown Paducah. After a brief business meeting, the
month’s challenge paintings are shared and then an educational program
is presented. Fellowship and refreshments wind up the evening. Visitors
are welcome.
The monthly PAPA meetings also include programs in the form of a lecture or demonstration covering a variety of subjects: painting techniques, color harmony, composition, framing, art history, to name a few. Either a PAPA member with advanced talent or a professional from outside the member-ship is scheduled to present the program.
The PAPA meetings are accessible to individuals with disabilities. All activities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability.
Workshops: PAPA offers a variety of workshops. See
schedule for more information.
Who can become a member:
The only requirement for regular membership is being a practicing artist, from beginner to advanced, everyone is welcome. The more advanced assist those with less experience and everyone benefits. PAPA membership dues are held to a minimum so as not to be a hardship or deterrent.
Donations:
Donations to PAPA and to the PAPA Memorial Fund are tax deductible. PAPA donations can be sent to:
PAPA
c/o Mark Cope
PAPA Memorial donations can be sent to:
PAPA Memorial Fund
Box 1601
Paducah, Ky. 42001
Board Members:
Dwain & Margie Smith 270 442 4448
Eileen Smith 270 898 7592
Mel Garbark 270 354 8309
Dutch Thurman 270 443 7054
Mark Cope 270 564 9466
Clara Little 270 442 0580
Gerry Marcum 270 898 3246
Jenny Fuller 270 898 7850
Scott Morris 618 634 2372
Harrietta Harper 270 876 7737
The monthly PAPA meetings also include programs in the form of a lecture or demonstration covering a variety of subjects: painting techniques, color harmony, composition, framing, art history, to name a few. Either a PAPA member with advanced talent or a professional from outside the member-ship is scheduled to present the program.
The PAPA meetings are accessible to individuals with disabilities. All activities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability.
Workshops: PAPA offers a variety of workshops. See
schedule for more information.Who can become a member:
The only requirement for regular membership is being a practicing artist, from beginner to advanced, everyone is welcome. The more advanced assist those with less experience and everyone benefits. PAPA membership dues are held to a minimum so as not to be a hardship or deterrent.
Donations:
Donations to PAPA and to the PAPA Memorial Fund are tax deductible. PAPA donations can be sent to:
PAPA
c/o Mark Cope
PAPA Memorial donations can be sent to:
PAPA Memorial Fund
Box 1601
Paducah, Ky. 42001
Board Members:
Dwain & Margie Smith 270 442 4448
Eileen Smith 270 898 7592
Mel Garbark 270 354 8309
Dutch Thurman 270 443 7054
Mark Cope 270 564 9466
Clara Little 270 442 0580
Gerry Marcum 270 898 3246
Jenny Fuller 270 898 7850
Scott Morris 618 634 2372
Harrietta Harper 270 876 7737
