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.
Join us on Thursday, September 4th from 5-7 PM at the Cultural Arts Center for the Opening of “Threads of Industry: Labor and Life in New Albany’s Textile Factories”, an exhibit that explores the rise and fall of New Albany, Indiana’s textile and garment industries…
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 highly productive ecosystems in the shallows and along the shore, providing fertile ground for diverse…
« All Events All About Art for Elementary Students January 20 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm If you're in elementary school (Grade K-4), join us at the Cultural Arts Center to learn about different art techniques and artists each month. For the month of January,…
« All Events Watercolor Open Studio January 21 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting. All supplies included. We hope to see you there! Register Online Categories: Events Tags: Event…
« All Events STEAM: Snowflake Salt Art January 27 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center for afterschool fun making snowflake salt art. Create salt art and learn how to paint snowflakes with salt. Simple supplies, accessible science,…
« All Events Sketchbook Saturdays: From Line to Life. A Progressive Skill-Building Course in Drawing & Visual Thinking January 31 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Ready to unlock your inner artist? This engaging drawing course invites you to slow down, observe the world with fresh…
« All Events Meet & Make: Loved One Portrait Puzzle February 2 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for a creative Meet & Make series where participants will design and complete a custom portrait puzzle inspired by a loved one. Over the course of…
