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LowerTown Arts District, Paducah, KY


The LowerTown Arts District is an emerging artist community in Paducah, Kentucky.  Paducah, a small city on the banks of the Ohio River, is located in the northwest quadrant of Kentucky, two and a half hours north of Nashville, Tennessee. Lower Town, the oldest neighborhood in Paducah, is adjacent to downtown.
 
 
 
The LowerTown Arts District is the result of Paducah's Artist Relocation Program, a collaborative effort between the cititzens and government of Paducah, Paducah Bank, and artists recruited nationwide. This program has revitalized an historic neighborhood and brought economic growth to the downtown area. Once neglected, the Lower Town neighborhood is now home to art studios, galleries, specialty shops and restaurants.
 
Paducah's Artist Relocation Program continues to actively recruit artists and businesses to the LowerTown Arts District.  For information about Paducah's Artist Relocation Program click on the link. 

Mission Statement
LowerTown Arts District Association (LTADA) is a 501 (c)(6) non profit corporation dedicated to promoting the common interests of businesses,artists,and other entities within the LowerTown Arts District of Paducah, Kentucky; to promote the character and culture of the LowerTown Arts District; to increase awareness of the various businesses operating in the LowerTown Arts District; and to actively market and promote the LowerTown Arts District and enhance its representation in the marketplace. 
 

Featured Member

Featured Member
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 Etcetera Coffeehouse
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  Etcetera's Story
by Johanna Rhodes
In June of 2005, 320 North 6th Street was an asphalt parking lot recently owned by Roth Funeral Chapel.  But we (Allan and Johanna Rhodes) envisioned something else.  We weren’t artists, but as nearly life-long residents of Paducah and supporters of community and arts development, we felt drawn to be a part of the LowerTown program. >>Read More

LowerTown Arts District Association, Inc.
Board of Directors 

Carol Gabany

Nancy Calcutt

Durwin Ursery

Paulette Mentor

Linda Ogden

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