THE PAPA GALLERY – for members

Last Update: April 28, 2026

PLANNING AHEAD – Show-in-a-Show Opportunities for ALL Members

Saturday, September 19, 3-7pm – PAPA Show-in-a-Show, to coincide with the ‘Cars and Guitars‘ Downtown event, extending through Winter Show Period (Nov, Dec, Jan)

HEADS UP!  (enter October 27) Christmas Ornaments – Winter Show Period (Nov, Dec, Jan)

Also: Our Mini-Sale fundraiser needs YOUR little minis beginning Mid-November. A great way to share art with our community, introduce yourself, and add to your own PAPA Collection!

See below for more information

SUMMER SHOW PERIOD (May-June-July)

Through October 10 – Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday: 7:30am – 1:00pm
Location: 306 N 2nd Street
Interest/Impact: May be of interest to Paducah Visitors; possible foot traffic afterwards

May 8/9 – Lower Town Arts and Music Festival
Location: 7th and Madison
Interest/Impact: May be of interest to Paducah Visitors

Starts May 16 – Cars and Guitars (5/16, 6/20, 9/19, 10/17)
4 Saturdays Ends October 17
Time: 4-8pm
HIGH IMPACT: Broadway Street Closure 2-9pm
After-hours high traffic potential
Info: paducahmainstreet.org/event/cars-guitars/
NOTE: PAPA will have a special event for ALL MEMBERS on September 19 to coincide with this Paducah Downtown event

Starts June 5 – Fridays After Five (10 weeks)
(6/5, 6/12, 6/20 (Sat), 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7)
Time: 5-9pm
HIGH IMPACT: Broadway Street Closure 2:30-9pm
Location: 3 Blocks on Broadway, ending at floodwall; Bands at each intersection
After-hours high traffic potential
Info: paducahmainstreet.org/event/fridays-after-five/
Note: the 6/20, Saturday date is to partner with Cars and Guitars

(PAPA) July 27/28 – PAPA Meeting and Show Change

FALL SHOW PERIOD (Aug-Sept-Oct)

Through October 10 – Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday: 7:30am – 1:00pm
Location: 306 N 2nd Street
Interest/Impact: May be of interest to Paducah Visitors; possible foot traffic afterwards

Sept 19 – PAPA Show-in-a-Show, 3-7pm, /Cars and Guitars 4-8
ALL MEMBERS may enter up to 4 miniature paintings; Theme – Classic Cars; unsold paintings may be entered in next show period (Winter Show)

This PAPA Special event coincides with the Downtown ‘Cars and Guitars’ Event 

(PAPA) Oct 26/27 – PAPA Meeting and Show Change – Plus Christmas Ornaments

WINTER SHOW PERIOD (Nov-Dec-Jan)

Nov 1 – January 23 PAPA CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Show-in-a-Show
ALL MEMBERS may enter; Ornaments must be priced at a minimum of $10.
Enter by October 27

PAPA Christmas Open House (Nov)
PAPA Mini Sale Fundraiser (starts mid-Nov)

(PAPA) Jan 25/26 – PAPA Meeting and Show Change

For a focused look at Downtown Paducah events, visit the Paducah Main Street website, and Facebook sites at the links below.

For a broad view of what’s happening in Paducah, visit the Paducah Travel website. Use their search engine to find just what you are looking for!