Paducah, KY Turns Beat Up Homes Into Blossoming Art Colony

A recent article in the Chicago Tribune tells the story of Colorado artist Julie Shaw, and others like her, who have moved from other parts of the country to Paducah, Kentucky in order to take advantage of incentives that encourage artists to buy old houses and turn them into studios and galleries.

Nearly 40 artists have moved to Paducah since the community launched its Artists Relocation Program two and a half years ago.

The result? A “blossoming art colony” in what was once a “beat up area of homes,” and an estimated $12 to $15 million boost to the local economy just during the past year. For more information on the program, go to http://www.paducaharts.com.

From Southern Compass- http://www.southern.org