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.
G.W. Morrison, Artist: To a Finer Effect
March 10, 2026 08:00-August 1, 2026 17:00
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 –…
NAFCS Secondary Art Show
April 25, 2026 10:00-May 9, 2026 17:00
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…
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.
NAFCS Secondary Art Show Awards Reception
April 30, 2026 17:00
« 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…
“Letters Home” Writing Station (Historical Reflection)
May 1, 2026 10:00-May 31, 2026 17:00
« 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…
Meet & Make: Bug In A Bag!
May 4, 2026 15:00
« 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…
