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.
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…
NAFCS Secondary Art Show
April 25, 2025 09:00-May 10, 2025 17:00
The 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…
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.
Lunch and Learn, The Ohio: A River of Inspiration
April 29, 2025 12:00
« All Events Lunch and Learn, The Ohio: A River of Inspiration April 29 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Along with a presentation of her photography, Susan Griffin Ward will…
NAFCS Secondary Art Show Awards Reception
May 1, 2025 17:00
« All Events NAFCS Secondary Art Show Awards Reception May 1 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Cultural Arts Center is proud to host the annual New Albany Floyd County…
Make & Take: Victorian Handkerchief Cards
May 8, 2025 01:00
« All Events Make & Take: Victorian Handkerchief Cards May 8 1:00 am – 2:00 pm Join us for a creative afternoon of crafting and socializing for adults. This month…