The Fred Paxton Challenge

A COMMUNITY EFFORT FOR THE GOOD OF THE ARTS

Support Market House Theatre in the 25th Annual Peggy and Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities, a vital fundraising initiative sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Kentucky. Running through August 31, your participation in this campaign ensures a strong start to our 63rd Season—and supports our mission to develop and share the creative potential of the people in our region through the performing arts.  

But wait, there’s more!

The Peggy and Fred Paxton Endowment Fund will match donations to Market House Theatre, up to $10,000. Every dollar you give will benefit MHT now – dollars that are critical to the ongoing, daily operation of your theatre. Every dollar of the match will go into MHT’s endowment – dollars that will ensure your theatre is here for your children and grandchildren.

But it doesn’t stop there! That up-to-$10,000 match donated by the Fred and Peggy Paxton Endowment Fund WILL ALSO BE MATCHED, thanks to a very generous community supporter. This money also goes into our endowment. One gift, but three times the impact!

Your gift today will enable Market House Theatre to develop and share the creative potential of the people of our region through theatre and the performing arts – today and for future generations!

Or, download this form and mail it with a check to the Community Foundation at:
Community Foundation of West KY, P.O. Box 7, Paducah, KY 42001.
DanceMHT Needs Your Vote!

DanceMHT has been nominated for Best Dance School/Studio in the Paducah Sun Readers’ Choice 2026. Cast your vote for Paducah’s home for dance — once a day, every day through May 26 at 10:59 p.m.

DanceMHT has been nominated!

We’re in the running for Best Dance School/Studio in the Paducah Sun Reader’s Choice Awards—thanks to YOU!

Vote daily through May 27 to help us bring home the win and celebrate our incredible dancers. Thank you for supporting the arts in our community!