Shop ’Til You Drop: June Second Saturday in LowerTown!

Saturday, June 11, marks LowerTown’s Second Saturday – the Saturday each month when all the great shops, studios and galleries host extended hours, 12-8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and feature their latest work!

Here are a few of our favorite spots:

Aphrodite Gallery
503 North 7th St.
444.6871
Julie Shaw’s exquisite jewelry features sterling silver accented with 14k, 18k and 22k gold. Her creations are magically transformed by a patina that enhances unique agates, jaspers, opals and other precious stones. Enjoy Women Into Color, a two-gallery exhibit by Julie Shaw and Paulette Mentor!

 

Bryerpatch Studio - Caryl Bryer Fallert
502 North 5th St.
444.8040
Caryl Bryer Fallert is internationally recognized for her award-winning fine art quilts, which have appeared in hundreds of exhibitions and publications throughout the world, and can be found in museum, corporate, public, and private collections in twenty-two states and six foreign countries. In 2005, she relocated to Paducah to open the Bryerpatch Studio, gallery and workshop center, where students can come to learn and enjoy the ambiance of the LowerTown Arts community. Bryerpatch Studio closes at 6 p.m. for Second Saturday.

Canvas Room Fine Art Supplies
719 Madison St.
443.1249
Canvas Room offers all sorts of great paper, canvases, claybord, aquabord, acrylics, glazes and more!

 

Cowango Studios
517 North 8th St.
908.0755
Bringing their interest in world culture to LowerTown, artists Stefanie Graves (known for her vibrant watercolors) and David Lucht (known for his finely crafted batiks) of Cowango Studios explore images that bridge the personal and universal, familiar and exotic. The artists of Cowango focus on realism in a contemporary setting, offering the surprise of connection. What is cowango? It’s the art of encounter. The art of connection. It’s art with impact. Visit Cowango Studios and see for yourself!

Co-Op Art Gallery
533 North 5th St.
View art by more than 20 different LowerTown artists! The Co-Op Gallery is sponsored by 1187 Creative, a Marketing firm based in Carbondale, Ill. and Mike Cappock, who donated the use of the building for the gallery. Open from 11 a.m.- 4p.m.

Dixie Leather Works
306 North 7th St.
442.1058
Stop by this working cottage industry and studio and see one-of-a-kind original designs and 19th century museum reproductions. Artist Phil Phillips has a great collection of items, and he makes movie props, home décor pieces, leather handbags, business accessories, guitar straps and other pieces.

Etcetera Coffeehouse and Student Art Gallery
320 North 6th St.
443.7760
Young and old alike gather in the heart of LowerTown for organic and fair-trade coffees and organic teas and to view art from local students. The coffeehouse features Kirchhoff’s Bakery bagels, homemade cookies and snacks, specialty gourmet coffee drinks and bubble teas. Free wireless Internet access, newspapers and a shelf full of games keep everyone entertained, as do the local musicians and writers who regularly perform.

Gallery 1025
1025 Jefferson St.
210.1924
Gallery 1025 is one of the most important places to see contemporary art in Paducah. The gallery represents some of the best artists that Paducah has to offer, along with artists of national and international reputation. Located west of the historic LowerTown Arts District, the gallery is open free to the public on the second Saturday of every month or by appointment. Don’t miss the Exhibit by Glenn Hall Photography from 5-8 p.m., with live music by Like Water, food and friends!

Gallery 5
803 Madison St., enter on 8th St.
444.2020
Gallery 5 features William F. Renzulli’s bold, colorful, imaginative landscapes and precise, crisp architectural portraits in acrylics, pastel and watercolor working on canvas and paper.

Judeen’s Art Studio & Gallery
720 Harrison St.
444.9525
Judeen Theis displays her gorgeous artwork including paintings based on the rapidly deteriorating ancient Indian cave paintings along the Rio Grande River in west Texas. She also creates gorgeous fiber arts including quilts, batiks, knitted hats and scarves, along with stained glass and ceramics. And she has equine photography by The Equestrian Vagabond Merri Melde. Noon-6 p.m.

Kijsa P. Housman Studio
444 North 8th St.
331.2787

Leaping Trout Studio
723 Madison St.
441.7050
Enjoy watercolors on paper and acrylics on canvas by Keyth Kahrs. Keyth is a realist, painting in the studio using his own photos as subject matter — for example, Woody the Watcher, acrylic on canvas, 22” x 28”. Also available: giclee prints, assorted photographs, blank note cards, fish mobiles and Leaping Trout Studio silk-screened T-shirts.

LowerTown Information Center
Old Texaco Station
Corner of 7th and Madison streets
Stop by for maps, brochures, restroom, wireless Internet access. Open noon-5 p.m.

 

 

 

Lunch in LowerTown: Art. Food. Mood!
The Green
7th & Madison Streets
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month for a brunch with art! This delightful, catered affair will feature fine local cuisine, live entertainment and a chance to rub elbows with some of Paducah’s finest artists. Brunch attendees will receive a 15% discount at all participating galleries and studios that day. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. RSVP to 270.444.8689 or send an email. In case of rain, event will be held at Bryerpatch Studio, 502 North 5th St.

Mentor House Gallery
332 North 6th St.
442.1635
No doubt about it: Mentor House Gallery is a must-see in LowerTown. Stop by and check it out the Women Into Color exhibit by Paulette and Julie Shaw of Aphrodyte Gallery!

 

 

Merry Gems Studio Gallery
303 North 5th St.
575.5447
Artist Marigem Emde works in abstract watercolor, mixed media, acrylic and she enjoys fun experiments. She also offers specialized face painting.

 

 

Nancy Calcutt Studio
521 Madison St.
415.9041
Nancy Calcutt’s lovely studio features wonderful portrait work including portraits of very recognizable Paducah residents!

 

 

Paducah Yoga Center
627 Broadway
575.0211
Nicole Brown and her colleagues invite everyone to experience the benefits of yoga. Classes are listed on her Web site.

 

Pinecone Studio & Gallery
421 North 7th St.
443.1433
Char Downs exhibits new artists every quarter. Her gallery/studio is available for meetings, parties and special occasions. Char and Jay’s book from Arcadia Publishing, Then & Now Lower Town, is on sale and signed by the authors. Noon-6 p.m.

 

Stornoway House Gallery
513 North 6th St.
444.9446
Wil and Carolyn MacKay offer hundreds of art glass ornaments, paperweights, perfume bottles, handmade jewelry boxes, artisan-made jewelry, harmonic wind chimes, pottery and Wil’s realist oil paintings of land and sea. This month, come check out new paintings by Wil and pottery by Carolyn! Stornoway House Gallery is open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Second Saturday.

STUDIO mars
418 North 7th St.
442.1087
Paul Lorenz’s new work revolves around chemistry and time, gravity and viscosity…on paper, panel and canvas. Noon-6 p.m.

 

 

 

Studio Miska
627 Madison
442.5266
Studio Miska is showing new work by Freda Fairchild (etching on wood and canvas), jewelry by Shand Stamper and ceramics by Mitch Kimball.

 

 

Terra Cottage
514 North 7th St.
518.858.3605
Stop in and enjoy Michael Terra’s emotionally engaging ceramics — they’ll make you laugh and smile. The Kookie Bar serves cookies, ice cream sandwiches and tea slushies. Open on Second Saturday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

 

 

The Egg & I Gallery and The Corner Garden
335 North 6th St.
443.6323
The Egg & I Gallery and The Corner Garden Boutique will be open noon to 6 p.m. 2nd Saturday each month until Fall. The Gallery and Boutique feature the work of local artists which include ceramics, collage, photography, mardi gras style masks and jewelry as well as a variety of fun garden items and whimsical yard art. Noon-7 p.m.

 

 

 

Working Artist Studio
303 North 8th St.
441.7844
Charlotte and Ira Erwin feature fine art, wearable art, fine bookbinding and custom framing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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