Meet Jonathan. Jonathan works almost exclusively in wood, drawn especially to the exotic species most people have never heard of. Brazilian rosewood and zebra wood share space in his garage where he creates the pieces displayed throughout The Art Guild of Paducah and in family and friends’ houses…
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The sun’s out, the river’s flowing, and the sweet anticipation of BBQ is rippling through Paducah. Barbecue on the River – Paducah’s most smoky celebration – kicks off September 24. In honor of the most delicious time of the year, here are five ways to enjoy barbecue OFF the river, all year long…
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September is Bourbon Heritage Month and The City of Many Ways is celebrating with tastings, tours, and plenty of ways to savor America's spirit. Here are four ways to join in the fun this month and all year long. Take the Forgotten Spirits Tour Did you know Paducah has a rich history of bourbon…
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Meet Char. Char has never lived in one place for long. She grew up moving between Texas and Oklahoma with the wheat harvest and the oil wells, then kept moving for years afterward, following the military and one new job after another. California was the longest stop, eleven years, until she saw an…
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Meet Sara. Her passion can be found in her concrete creations: fountains, planters, garden pieces, and other sculptural works. Typically associated with construction, concrete is a medium Sara has found has a mind of its own. For Sara, it’s not about going into it with all the plans perfectly laid…
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Over twenty years ago, a young Miro Gutierrez skateboarded through a much quieter downtown Paducah, killing time on visits to his uncles, who ran a small bed and breakfast. Back then, Miro recalls a market, a wall he remembers fondly (long before it became the iconic Wall-to-Wall Murals), and the…
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Meet Valerie. As a fabric artist, Valerie finds inspiration weaved through nearly everything in Paducah. Our creative community allows her inspiration to grow in different ways – through nature, books, friends, and murals. “Granny arts” (as she’s dubbed them) have given her a chance to connect while…
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Every May, the Lower Town Arts & Music Festival (LTAMF) celebrates Paducah’s local creative culture in one of the city’s most culturally significant neighborhoods. After a break in 2025, the festival returned to Lower Town in 2026 thanks to the efforts of many dedicated Paducahans, led by a new…
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Meet Stefanie. Stefanie moved to Paducah with her husband, David, as a participant in Paducah’s Artist Relocation Program in 2007. Their goal in choosing to live in an art community wasn’t just to make money off of their art, it was in hopes of gaining inspiration and knowledge from their peers…
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There's no better reason to make the trip to Paducah than the return of the Lower Town Arts & Music Festival, Paducah’s free, family-friendly festival. If you're planning to stick around for the whole weekend, there’s plenty to look forward to. Here's how to make the most of your visit to Kentucky's…
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