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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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Nancy Calcutt Studio is the artist's working studio and showcase gallery. Nancy taught art at the college level for many years before being recruited into Paducah's Artist Relocation Program in 2003. Nancy is an oil painter and pastel artist. Her artwork features nudes, portraits, clothed figures and animals.  >>Read More


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