THE PAPA GALLERY – for members
Significant Dates at PAPA
Summary of prominent Downtown Paducah Events
With PAPA Happenings included
(August 2026 – January 2027)
Last Update: 9/6/26 – added updates from Susan Edwards, Main Street Representative
Planning Ahead – opportunities for all members at papa
Classic Rides & Retro Vibes Member Exhibit Show-in-a-Show
* Accepting entries through SEPTEMBER 14
Enter up to 4 (8×10 or smaller) paintings for sale, and priced as labeled.
To calculate the PRICE, divide the Dollar Amount you want by .65 and it will give you the asking price that includes 35% commission retained by PAPA when sold.
Special Opening: Saturday, September 19 | 3:00–7:00 p.m. Held during the downtown Cars and Guitars event.
Exhibit Dates: September 15 – October 24
‘Christmas Ornaments’ – Member Show-in-a-Show
* Accepting entries OCTOBER 27 (Member Meeting)
Enter up to 5 ornaments for sale, and priced as labeled– each entry must be priced at a minimum of $10.
To calculate the PRICE, divide the Dollar Amount you want by .65 and it will give you the asking price that includes 35% commission retained by PAPA when sold.
Show Period: November 1 – January 23, 2027
PAPA $10 Select Miniatures Sale’ – Annual Fundraiser
* Accepting entries OCTOBER 27 through DECEMBER 5
Donate small (6″x8″ OR SMALLER) original paintings, card/print packs, or small Christmas creations
Each donated item will be exchanged for a $10 donation from our customers
Fundraiser dates: November 14 – December 12
Painting Exchange – December Member Meeting
* DECEMBER 29 (Member Meeting)
Tuesday, December 29 at 7pm
Bring a gift-wrapped painting, 11×14 and smaller, to the meeting, along with your favorite snack. A number will be assigned to your painting – don’t put a tag – and each participant will draw a number from the hat.
This is always a fun evening and you leave with a treasured piece of art! If you wish not to participate in the exchange, just come and enjoy the fellowship!
fALL SHOW PERIOD (Aug-Sept-Oct)
August 8 – Featured Artist Reception – Jean Lorrah
AUGUST 21/22 – Plein Air Paducah – sponsored by Yeiser – Diane Bay, Chad McLaren, Ryan Robertson participating
September 19 – PAPA Classic Rides & Retro Vibes – Open til 7 (with Cars and Guitars, Paducah)
➢ Street Closure 2 pm
➢ Cars start to arrive 3 pm, Event runs 4 – 8 pm
➢ Action: Docent needs to be aware of street closures
September 24-26 – BBQ On the River
➢ FYI – Street Closures and parking issues
➢ Action: None unless we want to stay open later. Docents should be aware of parking issues
October 13 – Santa Shoot at PAPA – Santa and Mrs Claus are scheduled to be at PAPA at 1:30 for photo ops to be used in Christmas Open House, Mini Sale Fundraiser, and our Christmas Ornament Show-in-a-Show
October 17 – Three Major Downtown events – Bluegrass Classic Marathon, Oktoberfest, Cars and Guitars
This is a HUGE day downtown with 3 major events happening.
➢ Street Closure 2 pm
➢ Action: Docent needs to be aware of street closures
➢ Artists are encouraged to demo, engage vistors, and assist docents at any time on Saturday.
EVENT 1 (7am-1pm) Bluegrass Classic Marathon, a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, and many visitors are expected
➢ Marathon starts at 7 am starting finishing around 1pm
➢ As many as 1500 runners and friends/family/organizers in 100 block of downtown.
➢ We are the epicenter of it all.
EVENT 2 (12-6pm) Oktoberfest
Location: Market House Courtyard Theater and Maiden Alley Cinema, Downtown Paducah
EVENT 3 (4-8pm) Cars and Guitars – Final of season
➢ Street Closure 2 pm
➢ Cars start to arrive 3 pm
WINTER SHOW PERIOD (Nov-Dec-Jan)
November 1 – January 23 – CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Show-in-a-Show
* Accepting entries OCTOBER 27 (Member Meeting)
Enter up to 5 ornaments in this Show – each entry must be priced at a minimum of $10.
Your ornaments will be on the tree in time for our Christmas Open House the first Saturday in November (November 7).
November 5 – Main Street End-of-Year Celebration
➢ Location: Hotel 1857 Event Space
➢ Starts at 5pm
➢ Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend
November 7 – PAPA Christmas Open House – Hosted by Carol Hudson, Linda Thomasson, Martha Brown, and Dutch Thurman
November 14 – December 12 – PAPA Mini Sale Fundraiser
* Accepting entries now through DECEMBER 5
Fundraiser dates: November 14 – December 12
Donate small (6″x8″ OR SMALLER) original paintings, card/print packs, or small Christmas creations
Each donated item will be exchanged for a $10 donation from our customers. This is a great time to connect with our patrons, and provide needed funding for our Gallery.
November 28 – Small Business Saturday
December 29 – Painting Exchange and Member Meeting
Tuesday, December 29 at 7pm
Bring a gift-wrapped painting, 11×14 and smaller, to the meeting, along with your favorite snack. A number will be assigned to your painting – don’t put a tag – and each participant will draw a number from the hat.
This is always a fun evening and you leave with a treasured piece of art! If you wish not to participate in the exchange, just come and enjoy the fellowship!
January 25/26 – PAPA Meeting and Show Change
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!
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.