Paducah, KY, October 12, 2023—The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau today announced that Paducah’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $36,163,994 in economic activity in 2022, according…
By Zoe Dannenmueller, Good Grit magazine Renowned as a UNESCO Creative City, Paducah, Kentucky is a captivating destination that combines a storied past, a vibrant downtown arts district, and…
Go beyond the expected and take a deep dive into Paducah's story with Paducah Signature Experiences, experiential tours designed exclusively for groups. Meet the local storytellers behind these experiences at premier cultural attractions throughout Paducah, Kentucky…
Seven student musicians will represent Paducah and McCracken County at the inaugural Global Youth Concert in Icheon, South Korea, July 29-August 4, 2019. The invitation to participate came from the Mayor’s office in Icheon, one of Paducah’s sister UNESCO Creative Cities in the creative field of Crafts & Folk Art…
"Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Paducah packs more charm into its square blocks than many towns twice its size. It has been recognized as a UNESCO Creative City, and as you would expect with a designation like that, is full of galleries, collectives and even a colorful wall of murals."…
"Sensational superlatives across the Bluegrass More than a random collection of record setters, these are singularly sensational superlatives that add depth and dimension, wow and wonder to the…
"Thankfully, it’s not just the major cities that host all things silver screen. Surprisingly, smaller cities often play supporting roles in many movies: There are places you can live that offer some serious celebrity sightings, some of the best quirky film festivals, and historic film houses…
"ForKijsa Housman, creativity is a way of life. She has worked for 25 years as a professional artist recently taking part in an art residency in Can Seurat near Barcelona. Housman is also the owner of MAKE, a boutique art studio in Paducah, Kentucky, a city that is designated as the “world’s seventh Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art” by UNESCO. Just about everything artistic is offered at MAKE from private classes for adults and kids to workshops that teach painting or printing. We caught up with the busy artist to learn more about her career, see how she got started in the field and, of course, find out how she would spend the perfect day in her city. "…
