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…
The Floyd County Carnegie Library 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 9, 2026.All grades will exhibit their art…
« All Events NAFCS Secondary Art Show Awards Reception April 30 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center is proud to host the annual New Albany Floyd County Schools Secondary Art Show. The exhibit includes work from artists in…
« All Events “Letters Home” Writing Station (Historical Reflection) May 1 10:00 am - May 31 5:00 pm Throughout the month of May join our Museum Educator Jessica Hartman at the Cultural Arts Center as we explore the power of words and personal storytelling in…
« All Events Meet & Make: Bug In A Bag! May 4 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm You guys kept asking for it… so here it is! Bug in a Bag is coming to the CAC!Get ready for a creative, eco-friendly art series where imagination…
« All Events A Gift for Mom: Crafting Session May 6 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join Museum Educator Jessica Hartman in this guided crafting session, participants will create meaningful, handmade gifts to celebrate mothers and caregivers. Staff will introduce the activity with a brief…
« All Events Crafting Courage: Felt Poppies Pins May 12 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join Museum Educator Jessica Hartman at the Cultural Arts Center as we explore the history and symbolism of the poppy as a tribute to fallen service members. Participants will create…
