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Open Hours
Tues – Sat: 11am – 3 pm
Other times by appointment only.
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PAPA Members Present…
PAPA Members Present Episode 6 is now available. Find this video and other episodes on our Art Resources page on the main menu. In this episode, Rebecca shares her recent experience of creating a mural for the Perfectly Posh Boutique in Marion...
In Motion
This painting is aptly titled "In Motion" and is Judith Webb's interpretation of the August challenge, One Red, One Blue, One Yellow with Black & White. Drop in to see several other interpretations of this challenge in our special challenge...
A Taste of the Beach
Doesn't this image make you feel the coolness of sea spray at the beach? The Blue Effect is by Joanie Lampley-Sims and is part of the July challenge painting exhibit, Loose Edges. Come by the PAPA Gallery to see this one along with other...
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Featured Artist
August 2021 Featured Artist – Carol Hudson
Carol Hudson is originally from Sikeston, Missoui, but has lived here for most of her life. She graduated from Heath High School. She used charcoal and pencil a bit in high school but did not get serious about art until after her children were grown. Carol was able to take a couple semesters of...
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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
Gerry Marcum, Vice President
Jenny Fuller, Executive Director
Sandi Johnson, Program Coordinator
Brenda Foster, Treasurer
Cindy McLaren, Secretary
Mark Cope
Frank Bennett
John McLaren
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Become A Patron
With a donation of $25 or more, receive our Patron Newsletter announcing special Gallery Openings, and Special Events for one year. Our Gallery Show changes four times a year. You will be the first to know when it’s ready for viewing. We invite you to share your passion for art with us!
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.