Arts & Culture

Art in all of its many forms thrives in Paducah.

A creative culture abounds in Paducah. High-quality, diverse art forms are illuminated by Paducah's elegant sophistication and vibrant history.

Visitors from across the globe marvel at the artistry of The National Quit Museum Collection quilts and curated original themed exhibits.

Guests to the LowerTown Arts District have the opportunity to participate in hands-on creative workshops with resident artists, hear personal stories of how they relocated to Paducah and enjoy a variety of objets d'art.

Paducah's engaging selection of cultural offerings in the performing arts includes the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Market House Theatre and the Carson Center.

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A.I.R. Studio

• 621 Madison
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (301) 454-0433
• Region: LowerTown
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Alonzo Davis works in series, which include woven paintings and prints. The creative springboards for these are elements of quilts, hides and indigenous textiles.The magic of the Southwest United… more

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Agape Art Studio

• 322 N. 8th St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Region: LowerTown
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Contemporary Christian Art. Open by appointment.… more

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Aphrodite Gallery

• 503 N. 7th St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-6891
• Region: LowerTown
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Julie Shaw creates one-of-a-kind jewelry. In addition to the jewelry, the gallery also features American objets d'art - exquisite blown glass goblets, beautiful chenille, silk and velvet scarves,… more

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Artisan Kitchen Cooking Classes

• 1704 Broadway
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 538-0250
• Fax: (270) 538-0240
• Region: Mid Town
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A Cooking Excursion at Artisan KitchenArtisan Kitchen features a series of cooking classes covering an array of topics from twists on traditional Southern favorites to international cuisine.  Classes… more

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Bilan Liao Gallery

• 520 N. 7th St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
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Studio opening August 2011! BiLan was born in Hunan Province, China. While living in China, she worked for many years as an artist and art director, graphic designer, and fashion designer,… more

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Brokenstone Press

• 612 N. 6th Street
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 443-6844
• Region: LowerTown
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After 27 years teaching art and printmaking at the college level, Michael Crouse is establishing his own printmaking studio in Paducah. Michael has been creating original prints for 30 plus years.… more

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Bryerpatch Studio

• 502 North 5th Street
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-8040
• Region: LowerTown
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Caryl Bryer Fallert is internationally known for her award-winning art quilts, which are easily recognized by their luminous colors and illusions of light, depth, and motion.… more

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Bryerpatch Studio Workshops

• 502 N. 5th St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-8040
• Region: LowerTown
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Caryl Bryer Fallert is internationally recognized for her award-winning art quilts, which have appeared in hundreds of national and international exhibitions, collections, and… more

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Carson Center
(Performing Arts Center)

• 100 Kentucky Avenue
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 443-9932
• Region: Historic Downtown
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New performing arts center hosts Broadway hits, theatre, dance, and a musical series with big name entertainers and traveling productions year-round. The staging and acoustics of the 1,800 seat Main… more

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Clemens Fine Arts Center

• West Kentucky Community & Technical College ,4810 Alben Barkley Dr.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 534-3212
• Region: Lone Oak
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Theatre and gallery of West Kentucky Community & Technical College hosts national touring and student productions on the main stage as well as casual acoustic performances in an intimate coffeehouse… more

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Coco's Gallery

• 430 N. 6th St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 415-5662
• Region: LowerTown
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Fun and colorful contemporary art - paintings, crafts and African art.… more

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Deb Lyons, Studio On Madison

• 614 Madison St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 816-3887
• Region: LowerTown
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Deb Lyons relocated to Paducah from Evanston, IL. Deb had been an Associate Professor with National- Louis University, teaching art in the College Of Education’s Laboratory School for the past 21… more

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Dixie Leather Works

• 306 N. 7th St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 442-1058
• Region: LowerTown
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Established in 1969 as Round Oak Leather, our 38 year evolution in mastering the art of leather working has been great ! Our leather artisans began their work in the late 1960's and 1970's developing… more

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Fiber Potters Studio

• 614 Madison St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 908-1058
• Region: LowerTown
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Lily Liu, fiber artist, and John Hasegawa, potter, work in their studio creating work that is currently on display at 1149 Jefferson Street Studios. To see more of the artists' work please call them… more

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Gallery 1025

• 1025 Jefferson St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 210-1924
• Region: LowerTown
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See fine contemporary art at Gallery 1025. The gallery represents some of the best artists that Paducah has to offer, along with artists of national and international reputation. Gallery is open free… more

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Gallery 5

• 803 Madison St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-2020
• Region: LowerTown
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With a focus primarily on architecture, his watercolors and drawings depict the built environment, townscapes, and urban landscapes. Renzulli’s paintings have been exhibited in numerous solo and… more

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Gallery 600 West

• 217 Nahm Street
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 442-1985
• Region: Historic Downtown
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Specializing in custom framing, antique prints and watercolors and contemporary art.… more

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J. Nichols Botanicals

• 215 Broadway
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 349-4160
• Region: Historic Downtown
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Jefferson Street Studios/Helene's Hand-Dyed Fabrics

• 1149 Jefferson Street
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 217-3976
• Region: Mid Town
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Art quilts and hand-dyed fabrics. Helene offers yard cuts of her hand-dyed cotton broadcloth and 1/8 yd fat cuts. See fiber works by Liy Liu and Helene Davis. Open Saturdays, 1-4 PM.… more

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Judeen's Art Studio & Gallery

• 720 Harrison St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-9525
• Region: LowerTown
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The gallery features contemporary original works of art in many mediums by artist/owner Judeen and other national artists and photographers. Changing exhibits feature paintings in acrylic, watercolor,… more

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Leaping Trout Studio

• 723 Madison
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 441-7050
• Region: LowerTown
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Leaping Trout Studio features the paintings of artist/owner Keyth Kahrs who works in watercolors, acrylics, and oils.… more

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Lily Liu Felt Workshop

• 614 Madison St.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 908-1058
• Region: LowerTown
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This workshop is for those interested in working with felt. It is my intent to provide you with an introduction to basic felting techniques; color blending, Nuno felting, needle felting, as well as… more

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Lowertown Arts District

• Jefferson-Park Avenue, 3rd-9th Streets
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Region: LowerTown

Paducah's oldest residential neighborhood, listed on the National Register for Historic Places, is home to relocated artists from around the globe who have moved here as a result of the City's Artist… more

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Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery

• 112 Maiden Alley
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 441-7007
• Region: Historic Downtown
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State-of-the-art cinema features Paducah Film Society programming. Evening film viewings and weekend matinees of new releases, independent, classic and children's films. Host to the annual 48 Hour… more

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Working Artist Studio Marbled Journal Workshop

• 303 N. 8th St
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 441-7844
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Create your own marbled paper journal in this 2 1/2 hour class. Bring embellishments and beads or use found objects from the artist's collection to personalize your creation. Call Charlotte Erwin at… more

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