The Painter?s Palette was established when Melanie King opened the first studio on the square in Oxford, Mississippi in the summer of 1973. In the spring of 1974, the business was moved to Monroe, Louisiana, and the studio was located in the backyard of 3711 Caddo Street. It remained at that location until 1993 when the studio was moved to Justice Street. During the 38 years of operation, many artists have been through the doors.