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.

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"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."

"Art students from Taylor High School, a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), traveled to Paducah — a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art — for an immersive study tour March 20-22.

"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.

"The Quilt Capital of the World and one of just nine Unesco Creative Cities in the USA, Paducah celebrates its folk arts heritage in delightful ways. The creative vibes that flow through this Western

"Here’s an intriguing travel question — when you think of a charming, culturally significant, southern river city, what springs to mind? All the usual suspects, of course: New Orleans. Memphis. Charleston. Savannah.

"When we travel, we stretch ourselves by learning new experiences, and UNESCO Creative Cities are perfect starting points. These UNESCO Creative Cities give travelers a taste of American cuisine, art,

"In November 2011, I was honored to present Paducah’s bid for inclusion in the United Nations Educations, Scientific & Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network at the annual conference