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.
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.
« 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 PM - 7 PM in the Sally Newkirk Gallery as we unveil a collection of…
The 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 5-12 and will be on display April 25-May 10, 2025. All grades will exhibit their art work at the…
« All Events Lunch and Learn, The Ohio: A River of Inspiration April 29 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Along with a presentation of her photography, Susan Griffin Ward will tell a few river tales, talk about the value of the Ohio River, some of…
« All Events NAFCS Secondary Art Show Awards Reception May 1 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The 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 5-12 and will…
« All Events Make & Take: Victorian Handkerchief Cards May 8 1:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us for a creative afternoon of crafting and socializing for adults. This month we will be creating two Victorian Handkerchief Cards and envelopes. Learn to use Makerspace scoring…
« All Events Artistry Unleashed: Silk Road Mongolian Landscapes May 8 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Join us at The Cultural Arts Center for an afternoon to learn about a different type of art each month, with a reading of a book about the art…
« All Events Art History Illustrated, Ancient Propaganda: Art that Made Men into Gods May 15 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm How did ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Roman rulers use the media to convince their people that they were divine? Were ancient people just easier…
