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.
G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect
March 10, 2026 08:00-August 1, 2026 17:00
The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect, on display March 10 –…
NAFCS Secondary Art Show
April 25, 2026 10:00-May 9, 2026 17:00
The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center is proud to host the annual New Albany Floyd County Schools Secondary Art Show. The exhibit includes work from artists in grades…
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.
All About Art for Elementary Students: Bleezer’s Ice Cream Cone Poetry Activity
April 21, 2026 16:30
« All Events All About Art for Elementary Students: Bleezer’s Ice Cream Cone Poetry Activity April 21 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm If you’re in elementary school (Grade K-4), join…
Earth Day Extravaganza at the Cultural Arts Center
April 22, 2026 15:30
« All Events Earth Day Extravaganza at the Cultural Arts Center March 25 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Join the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center for an Earth Day Extravaganza,…
Artists Roundtable
April 23, 2026 17:00
« All Events Artists Roundtable April 23 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Would you like to share your artwork and ideas with other artists? Join us at the Cultural Arts…
