Welcome to the Cultural Arts Center
The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center, a branch of The Floyd County Library, serves as a hub for the arts, culture, and history. We offer innovative exhibitions, programs, and services that encourage artistic growth, exploration, and learning. Admission is free for all ages.
Current Exhibitions

Remembered: the Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols
January 1, 2024-December 31, 2026
This exhibit guides visitors through Lucy Higgs Nichols' life, from 1838 — 1915. Period documents and letters detail her life as a slave in Tennessee, a nurse during the Civil War, and her post-war life in freedom.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad
January 1, 2024-December 31, 2026
This moving exhibition draws the national phenomenon of the Underground Railroad into sharp focus by revealing the contributions of ordinary people, both free and enslaved, whose courageous acts on both sides of the Ohio River helped overthrow the institution of slavery.
Form, Not Function: Quilt Art Biennial
January 16, 2025 10:00-April 12, 2025 17:00
Form, Not Function: Quilt Art Biennial The Cultural Arts Center is pleased to present the returning Form, Not Function: Quilt Art Biennial exhibition, featuring 20 quilts selected by guest jurors…
To a Fine Effect: George W. Morrison, 1820 – 1893
January 30, 2025 10:00-August 16, 2025 17:00
« All Events To a Fine Effect: George W. Morrison, 1820 – 1893 January 30 10:00 am – August 16 5:00 pm Join us on Thursday January 30th from 5…
Visitor Info
Admission
Free for all ages
Group tours (2 weeks notice requested)
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Events
From Lunch & Learns to art workshops, we offer a variety of educational programs.
Art History Illustrated, The White Gaze: People of Color as an Iconographic Theme in Western Art History
February 20, 2025 17:30
« All Events Art History Illustrated, The White Gaze: People of Color as an Iconographic Theme in Western Art History February 20 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Although long ignored…
Artists Roundtable
February 27, 2025 17:00
« All Events Artists Roundtable February 27 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Would you like to share your artwork and ideas with other artists? Join us at the Cultural Arts…
Jim Snidero Jazz Trio
March 10, 2025 17:00
« All Events Jim Snidero Jazz Trio March 10 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join us at the Cultural Arts Center for a concert by the Jim Snidero Jazz Trio,…