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.
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 Love You to Pieces: Puzzle Piece Wreath February 10 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Create something heartfelt and hands-on at our Love You to Pieces craft program! Participants will design and assemble a colorful puzzle piece wreath, symbolizing love, connection, and how…
« All Events Art History Illustrated: The Art History of Kehinde Wiley February 12 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Let’s get better acquainted with one of the most important African-American artists working today! Kehinde Wiley, perhaps best known for his portrait of Barack Obama, has…
« All Events All About Art for Elementary Students February 17 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 February,…
« All Events Found Objects – Frottage Drawings February 18 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join us at the Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center for this free drawing workshop to be held on Wednesday, February 18. As a child, if you enjoyed making…
« All Events Make A Bamboo Paintbrush February 24 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Our paintbrush class during Fall Break 2025 was so popular we are bringing the class back! Join us on Tuesday, February 24 at the Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center…
« All Events Open Studio: Weekly Artist Check-in February 26 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for a once-weekly Open Studio designed for artists at any stage. This relaxed, supportive space offers free drawing time, creative block breakers, and optional guidance led by local…
