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.
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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… 
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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… |
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« All Events Curator’s Talk, G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect March 31 6:00 pm - 7:00 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,… |
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« All Events Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet April 4 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in April with us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center, with a free concert from the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet! Featuring Jamey Aebersold on sax, Wade… |
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« All Events Meet & Make: Beaded Plant Suncatcher + Macramé Hanger April 6 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm In celebration of Earth Month, bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. Join us for a four-week guided workshop where participants will create a handcrafted beaded… |
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« All Events Make & Take: Derby Fascinator April 9 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us for an afternoon of crafting and socializing for adults. Let's get ready for Derby by creating unique and creative fascinators fit for a trip to the races or… |
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« All Events Tails and Tales with Mia the Therapy Dog April 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to read to Mia, the Therapy Dog. She also does work at Mt. Tabor Elementary School. She loves… |
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« 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… |
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« 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… |
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« 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,… |
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« 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… |
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« 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… |
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« All Events Artists Roundtable April 23 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… |
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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… |
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« 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… |