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 pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect, on display March 10 – August 1, 2026 in the Sally Newkirk Gallery. Curated by Albertus Gorman, this exhibition is…
« All Events Revolutionary Artists: Miniature Portraits April 14 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm How would you take a “selfie” in the 18th century? Why did George Washington dislike sitting for his portrait? Why were portraits so important in this time period? Attendees will discover…
« All Events This event has passed. Simple Bookbinding (Create your own handmade notebooks) April 15 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to discover the art of book binding presented by local artist and art educator Jessica…
« All Events Art History Illustrated: Getting to Know Gargoyles and Grotesques April 16 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm From Gothic cathedrals in Europe, to the Chrysler Building in New York and beyond, spend an evening learning about the history and symbolism of these fantastic…
« All Events Curator’s Talk, G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect April 18 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join exhibit curator Albertus Gorman for a gallery talk in the exhibition G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect, on display March 10 - August 1,…
« 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 us at the Cultural Arts Center to learn about different art techniques and artists each…
« 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, a community-wide outdoor celebration dedicated to honoring our planet through creativity, science, and play. From…
