The Yeiser exists for you and because of you. 90% of our budget comes from individual and business donations. Your financial support and involvement helps the Yeiser maintain the excellence you expect for your children and future generations. The Yeiser Art Center ( founded 1957 ) is a non-profit visual arts gallery located in the historic Market House in downtown Paducah, Kentucky. Exhibitions and events organized by the Yeiser are designed to serve citizens of and visitors to our region and feature quality works by established and emerging artists. Our permanent collection, exhibited periodically, is at the core of our educational mission to provide a variety of visual arts experiences to students of all ages.