Welcome to the Cultural Arts Center
The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center, a branch of The Floyd County Library, serves as a hub for the arts, culture, and history. We offer innovative exhibitions, programs, and services that encourage artistic growth, exploration, and learning. Admission is free for all ages.
Current Exhibitions

Remembered: the Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols
January 1, 2024-December 31, 2026
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.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad
January 1, 2024-December 31, 2026
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.
Form, Not Function: Quilt Art Biennial
January 16, 2025 10:00-April 12, 2025 17:00
Form, Not Function: Quilt Art Biennial The Cultural Arts Center is pleased to present the returning Form, Not Function: Quilt Art Biennial exhibition, featuring 20 quilts selected by guest jurors…
To a Fine Effect: George W. Morrison, 1820 – 1893
January 30, 2025 10:00-August 16, 2025 17:00
« 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…
Visitor Info
Admission
Free for all ages
Group tours (2 weeks notice requested)
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Events
From Lunch & Learns to art workshops, we offer a variety of educational programs.
Artists Roundtable
March 27, 2025 17:30
« All Events Artists Roundtable March 27 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Would you like to share your artwork and ideas with other artists? Join us at the Cultural Arts…
Art History Illustrated: The Creations and Destructions of Sandro Botticelli
April 17, 2025 17:30
« All Events Art History Illustrated: The Creations and Destructions of Sandro Botticelli April 17 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm One of the great geniuses of the early Italian Renaissance,…
Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet
April 22, 2025 17:00
« All Events Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet April 22 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating at the Cultural Arts Center with a free…