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Tues - Sat: 11am - 3 pm
Other times by appointment only.
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Cow
Sometimes a bit of humor perfectly fits the bill. Our artists challenge this month was to paint a cow and they brought cows of all shapes, colors and demeanors! "Cow" by Chad Nelson tends to make you smile in spite of yourself with that goofy but...
Eye of the Dragon
The People's Choice painting this month is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the imagination! Sandi Johnson is a published fantasy artist and provides plenty of fuel for our curiosity. Through her "Eye of the Dragon" we see everything from...
The White Hat
The young woman in this painting may be waiting on something or deep in thought or perhaps just taking a break. In any event, the girl in "The White Hat" by Carol Hudson is hoping you'll stop by for a visit. Carol's paintings are always filled with...
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Featured Artist
October 2025 Featured Artist – Joyce Ray
I began my “art career” when I was about 8 years old. My mother would get me a paint by number paint set every Christmas. I was one of 6 children and loved to draw along with painting those pictures. That love and excitement of smelling the oil paint and waiting for those pictures to […]
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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.