Update 8/30/26: Downtown Paducah has been added to theme of paintings
ALL PAPA MEMBERS are invited to enter our September Classic Rides & Retro Vibes show-in-a-show exhibit! Our theme is inspired by the ‘Cars and Guitars‘ downtown Paducah event series. The event draws participants, car enthusiasts, and music lovers together for a lively atmosphere in downtown Paducah.
Classic Rides & Retro Vibes Exhibit
Exhibit Dates: September 15 – October 24
Special Opening: Saturday, September 19 | 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Held during the downtown Cars and Guitars event
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Theme: Classic Cars, Guitars, Music, Downtown Paducah, or Retro Vibes
- Up to 4 original, signed miniature paintings
- Paintings must be framed, with an outside frame size of 8×10 or smaller
- Sold paintings may be replaced throughout the exhibit until October 24
- When pricing your work, Include 35% PAPA commission
- Label the back of each painting with: Artist Name, Painting Title, Price
- If using a Michael Dukes reference photo (see below), add: Photo reference: Michael Dukes
- Docent requirements do not apply for this special exhibit.
- Unsold paintings will automatically roll into the next PAPA Member Show (November–January).
Accepting entries: August 25 – September 14
Leave your signed and labeled paintings on the back counter at the gallery through September 14. Please include a note indicating that the paintings are for the “Classic Rides & Retro Vibes” exhibit.
Cars and Guitars photographer Michael Dukes has generously given PAPA artists permission to use his event photographs as painting references.
If you create artwork based on one of his photos, simply include “Photo reference courtesy Michael Dukes” on the back label or on an additional note attached to your painting.