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.
Estuary: A Staff and Community Artist Showcase
December 11, 2025 08:00-April 11, 2026 17:00
The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center is proud to present our next exhibition, Estuary: a Staff and Community Artist Showcase. In nature, the brackish waters of estuaries create…
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.
Meet & Make: Stamp Carving and Printmaking
March 9, 2026 15:00
« All Events Meet & Make: Stamp Carving and Printmaking March 9 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center for a four-week stamp…
Opening Reception, “G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect”
March 10, 2026 17:00
« All Events Opening Reception, “G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect” March 10 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center is pleased to…
Figure Drawing with Joshua Bleecker
March 13, 2026 13:00
« All Events Figure Drawing with Joshua Bleecker March 13 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for an engaging afternoon of figure drawing featuring talented local artist Joshua Bleecker.…
