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…
Multimedia artist Scott Scarboro has utilized numerous materials and processes for self-expression for over 3 decades. This exhibit is not really a retrospective, but a sampling of his hand-glitched videos, mixed media sculptures and quilts from the past, his current sound and video creations, along…
« All Events Artists Roundtable May 29 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Would you like to share your artwork and ideas with other artists? Join us at the Cultural Arts Center for Artists Roundtable, a visual art feedback group, to receive personalized feedback on your current…
« All Events Art with a Beat! June 7 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Art and music have always gone hand-in-hand! Create an artwork as you listen to music by classical and jazz composers for inspiration. All supplies included. For ages 8-12; children under 10…
« All Events How to Paint Using Acrylics June 14 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to paint using acrylics with artist and CAC museum educator Al Gorman! Enjoy a tour of art by 19th-century New Albany artist George Morrison after you finish your…
« All Events Scotchamo Live Music Performance June 21 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us for a free, family-friendly music performance by Scotchamo, artist/musician Scott Scarboro, on Saturday, June 21st at 1:00 pm, as part of his exhibition “Retro-Active-Vision”, on display through October 18,…
« All Events Art History Illustrated, Abyssinia: An Introduction to the Art, History, and Culture of Ethiopia June 26 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm You may have a favorite wat to eat on injera bread, but did you know that Ethiopia is truly exceptional among…
