Meet William. William with his paintings at The Art Guild of Paducah. A retired physician and self-taught artist, William has always had a love for urban environments, and much of his inspiration is drawn from the chaos of city streets. For years he roamed them with a camera and sketchbook, and…
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Meet Patience. Dogs, cats, horses, and birds were always part of the company she kept, even as a little girl. She found herself competing in equine sports, and later canine sports that further fueled her passion for four-legged companions. Her nurturing personality led her to become a registered…
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Meet Susan. Susan paints not only with oil, but with precision. Her attention to detail comes in handy as her focus consistently varies between the intricacies of nature, including portraits of people and pets, landscapes, and flowers. Susan with her work at The Art Guild. "I'm a perfectionist,"…
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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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Take the Forgotten Spirits Tour Did you know Paducah has a rich history of bourbon makers and brands? Join Atomic City Tours for an award-winning walking tour through the history of Paducah’s contributions to the bourbon industry. You’ll learn about the visionaries connected to our region and the…
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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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