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Mischief Time
It's hard to imagine these little impish characters are up to anything other than some kind of mischief! PAPA artist Chad Nelson creates wonderfully detailed worlds full of colorful personality and his painting aptly titled, "Mischief Time" is no...
An Exotic Locale
Did you take an interesting trip this summer? If you're already yearning for more exciting destinations, let this vibrant street scene titled, "Hanoi-Dien Bien," whet your appetite. PAPA artist Harrietta Harper has a knack for depicting complex,...
What Can a Barn Say?
Did you know that a barn can tell you a lot about history just from a glance? PAPA artists were challenged this month to paint a barn. That might sound like a somewhat mundane task until you see the variety of barns they created. There are barns...
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Featured Artist
May 2025 Featured Artist – Ryan Robertson
Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, Ryan Robertson is an acrylic painter whose passion for art runs deep. A second-generation artist, creativity has been a lifelong companion—his father, a portrait artist, first sparked his love for painting. Since childhood, Ryan has used art as a way to express what words often can’t. His work is […]
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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.