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Other times by appointment only.
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The Beetles
Where do you suppose these little critters are going? PAPA artist Chad McLaren makes you curious in this month's People's Choice painting, "The Beetles." Some of you might wonder if he's channeling another foursome walking over a crosswalk. These...
Looking Ahead
Liz Hudson's painting sets a hopeful example for the new year in "Looking Ahead." Her subject looks calmly but determinedly toward whatever awaits out of view. During this month of resolutions and planning, the image of this undaunted person...
On a Rainy Night
There's beauty to be seen in most everything if you pause long enough to look. PAPA artist Ryan Robertson provides a slice of time to help us look past the discomfort of a sloppy, rainy evening to find the beauty in the scene. In "Nashville at...
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Featured Artist
February 2025 Featured Artist – Liz Hudson
Liz is a very creative and expressive artist, always surprising us with what she decides to do next. She has this to say: As a Charter PAPA Member I am proud to share my work as Featured Artist for the month of February. I am naming my exhibit “A Touch of Color”. Please enjoy, and […]
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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.