Our Mission

The Art Guild of Paducah is a non-profit organization serving the community since 2009. We exist for the promotion of the visual arts and for artists in all mediums in Paducah and the surrounding region, as well as expansion of art education through programs and events.  Art Guild members support this mission through financial support and through active volunteer opportunities with Art Guild events, educational activities, and community programs.

How to Get Involved

There are two ways to support the Art Guild:  through active membership and through financial contributions. 

Art Guild members participate hands-on in a variety of activities and have opportunities to promote their art and finished work.

Financial support doesn't require active membership, but membership is included if desired with all contributions of $50.00 or more.

Benefits of Membership

Members enjoy:
  • SPECIAL PERKS!: discounts on purchases - different promotions every year with membership renewal!
  • opportunities to meet and network with artists and interested community members
  • opportunities to volunteer for fun and worthwhile community events
  • opportunities to teach and to take classes, workshops, and educational presentations in the community
  • participation in regular quarterly Guild meetings 
  • opportunities to promote and sell artwork through special exhibits and through the Art Guild's cooperative Gallery & Gift Shop in the historic Market Square area of downtown Paducah. (Exhibiting Membership is subject to an application and review process.)

Learn More

We welcome your questions and suggestions!

Meet our Board

Our volunteer board consists of members who are elected to serve for two year terms.  They plan a course of action that is then presented to the quarterly open membership meeting for approval.

Currently (2017), the board consists of President, Charlotte Erwin, Fiber Artist and Marbling expert ;
Vice President, David Lucht, Batik Artist;  Treasurer Susan French, Painter, professional illustrator, and co-founder of Paducah’s former BeBe’s Artisan Market that showcased Kentucky-based art; Secretary Belinda Yates Jeweler ; Gallery Manager Susan Grace, Fiber Artist, Quilter, and Wearable Art; Member at Large Brent McKinney, Wood, Stone and Wire Sculpture;  Member at Large Russel Bash Photographer

Affiliations

The Art Guild of Paducah is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3) as an affiliate member of The Garden Club of Kentucky.