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Tues – Sat: 11am – 3 pm
Other times by appointment only.
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Animal Lovers Everywhere!
Come in to the PAPA Gallery in June to see the many interpretations of our challenge word "Animal." This painting by Carol Tribou entitled "In Memory of Sampson" is just a sampling of the distinctive critters you can see in the gallery or on our...
Dance Me to the End of Time
June brings a special treat in the form of the thoughtful artworks of Vera Rodgers. Dance Me to the End of Time, pictured here, illustrates her affinity for trees and nature. Her special relationship with animals is also apparent in many of her...
New Beginnings
When you visit the PAPA Gallery this month, not only will you be viewing our new summer show, but you can view PAPA artists' interpretations of our May challenge phrase, 'New Beginnings.' In this painting, Uplifted, water color artist John McLaren...
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Featured Artist
July 2022 Featured Artist – John McLaren
"It has been an honor to be a part of the Paducah Area Painters Alliance since October 2015. Thank you, PAPA, for the opportunity to show and share my art and passion for painting with others. Thank you PAPA ARTISTS for all of the energy, inspiration, challenges, and support provided ever since!"...
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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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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.