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Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys, Opening Reception Friday 6-8 pm
03.09.2010
This exhibit presents the work of Louisville artists C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies, who have both, in recent years, dealt with developing vision impairment. Their light-hearted exhibit title illustrates the attitude and approach they have brought to their vision loss. Reception and exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Only 2 Days Left! Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie
03.03.2010
Through Saturday March 6, 2010. Don't miss this great exhibit, and be sure to vote for your favorite quilt for our "Viewer's Choice" Award.
Poetry Reading February 11 Canceled
02.10.2010
The poetry reading scheduled for Thursday February 11 at 7:00 pm has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit our current exhibit "Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie Center" now through March 6.
Make your reservation now! An Evening with Tori Murden McClure, Tuesday March 2
02.01.2010
"An Evening with Tori Murden McClure" includes a book signing of McClure’s book "A Pearl in the Storm" (which will be available for purchase) and meet the author event from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, followed by a talk with Tori from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. This event is free but seating is limited; reservations are required and can be made by calling 812-944-7336 by Saturday February 27. Presented in celebration of Women’s History Month and with the generous sponsorship of New Albany Business and Professional Women, Women’s Foundation of Southern Indiana, and the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Winter Weather Closing!
01.30.2010
Due to the winter weather, the Carnegie Center will be closed today, Saturday, January 30. Please be safe this weekend and we hope you will come visit us on another day soon! Thank you.
Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie Award Winners!
01.11.2010
Congratulations to the following artists who received recognition for their work:
Best in Show: Terry Jarrard-Dimond, Clemson, SC; Award of Excellence: Marina L. Kamenskaya, Wauconda, IL; Award of Excellence: Shelley B. Baird, Columbus, OH; Award of Merit: Judie Huss, Indianapolis, IN; Award of Merit: Janet Steadman, Langley, WA; Award for Political and Social Commentary: C. J. Pressma, Louisville, KY; Honorable Mention: Caroline Szeremet, Hebron, KY and Mary Vaneecke, Tuscon, AZ.
Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie Opening Reception Friday January 8, 6-8 pm
01.05.2010
Enjoy refreshments and music by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet at the opening reception (free and open to the public) for "Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie", a national juried exhibit of contemporary art quilts featuring 31 works by artists from across the United States. Reception and exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.
Senior Class, Ann Caudill: The Mining Industry in Eastern KY
12.11.2009
Ann Caudill's husband Harry wrote the influential 1963 book, Night Comes to the Cumberlands: A Biography of a Depressed Area. Though she now lives in New Albany, Ann Caudill continues to be involved in issues surrounding the mining regions of Eastern Kentucky. Bring a lunch; drinks are provided. Free, but pre-registration is required (812-944-7336). You are welcome to arrive beginning at 11:30 and the talk will begin at noon. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Carbon Nation! Wednesday Nov. 18, 7-8:30 pm
11.17.2009
See a special sneak peak of scenes from "Carbon Nation!" an upcoming documentary about climate change. "Carbon Nation" will be an optimistic (and witty) discovery of what people are already doing, what we as a nation could be doing and what the world needs to do to prevent (or at least slow down) the impending climate crisis. Peter Byck, Director and Producer of the documentary, will talk about the project and show about 20 minutes of clips from the film, followed by a dialogue with the audience about the film and the topic of climate change. For more information, visit the film's website at: http://www.carbonnation.tv/
Claude Stephens, Living on the Edge of Chaos: Danger, Opportunity and Sustainability; Tuesday November 17, 12-1 pm
11.16.2009
Claude Stephens is the Education Director at Bernheim Forest, a founding partner of Generation 14 (a sustainable design consulting firm), a backyard chicken farmer and the father of a one-year old. Bring a lunch; drinks are provided. Free, but pre-registration is required (944-7336). You are welcome to arrive beginning at 11:30 and the talk will begin at noon. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Earthworks: Art Quilts by Pat DaRif, Joanne Weis, & Valerie White
10.27.2009
This exhibit focuses on nature and the relationship of human beings to the earth, with an emphasis on sustainability. The three artists share respect for the earth and a sense of responsibility for communicating those values. On display through December 30.
Artist Talk: Brad McCombs on Straw Bale Building, Oct. 15, 6 pm
10.13.2009
After construction of his straw bale sculpture "Native Orbits" on the Carnegie Center's front lawn on Oct. 8, artist Brad McCombs will speak about his art, straw bale building techniques and ecology. Free and open to the public. Please call 812-944-7336 or visit www.carnegiecenter.org for more information.
Native Orbits Straw Bale Sculpture by Brad McCombs
10.02.2009
On October 8, 2009, artist Brad McCombs will design and build an original straw bale sculpture on the front lawn of the Carnegie Center. Members of the public are invited to watch and participate in the creation of the sculpture. Two workshops will be conducted, at 1-2 pm & 6-7 pm on Oct. 8, by the artist to teach how to build organically with straw bales and for participants to help build the structure. Please call for more information (812) 944-7336. The sculpture will be on view through Oct. 11.
13th Annual Taste for Art and History, Friday Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
09.09.2009
Please click on "Get Involved!" above and follow the link to "A Taste for Art and History" for more information on this gala fundraiser to benefit the Carnegie Center, Inc. Tickets still available ($60 per person, $55 members); call 812-944-7336. You'll be glad you did!
Stripes, an international hooked rug exhibition; Opening Reception Friday September 4, 6-8 pm
09.04.2009
This international hooked rug exhibition features the fiber art of 52 artists from the United States and Japan. Each design incorporates stripes in a unique manner. On display now through October 24.
Hear the Remarkable Story of Lucy Higgs Nichols, Tuesday July 28, 11:30 am - 1 pm
07.20.2009
Lucy Higgs Nichols went from being a slave in Bolivar, Tennessee to drawing a pension from the U.S. government for her service as a nurse during the Civil War. In 1862 she joined the Indiana 23rd Regiment and ended up returning to New Albany with them after the War. Local historian Vic Megenity will share information recently uncovered about Lucy's fascinating story. Free, but pre-registration required (944-7336). Bring a brown bag lunch; drinks are provided.
Remembering William Hancock, New Albany Artist: Opening Reception Friday July 17, 6-8 pm
07.14.2009
This exhibition highlights the remarkable works of William "Bill" Hancock, a well-known New Albany painter, and also includes works by his daughter Nancy Hancock Shallers. Drawing from local public and private collections, the exhibit will include a range of works that
show the beauty of the landscape and architecture around New Albany.
Carnegie Center Awarded a Horseshoe Foundation Grant!
06.30.2009
Carnegie Center, Inc. has been awarded a grant from the Horseshoe Foundation to support the New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project. Through this project, a partnership between Carnegie Center, Inc. and the Urban Enterprise Zone Association, five temporary sculptures will be installed in the downtown area in the spring of 2010. New sculptures will be installed each year until the 2013 bicentennial. Thank you to Horseshoe Foundation's board and staff!
Penny Sisto Gallery Talk
06.12.2009
Please join us at the Carnegie Center on Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 pm for a gallery talk with quilt artist Penny Sisto in her exhibition "Faces of Faith: the Search for the Divine." For this exhibit, Penny researched five of the world’s major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. She discovered through her study that they share many similar rituals, histories and messages. The quilts she created illustrate those commonalities and celebrate the contributions of each religion to world culture. During the gallery talk she will share stories about these quilts and some of her discoveries about the religions. The talk is free and open to everyone. No reservations required.
Voices of Faith: a Search for Unity
06.04.2009
On Thursday, June 11th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, the Carnegie Center will host a group discussion with followers from the religions addressed in "Faces of Faith: the Search for the Divine," our current exhibition of Penny Sisto's art quilts. This discussion will be moderated by Terry Taylor, Executive Director of Louisville's Interfaith Paths to Peace and the panelists will include Richard Sisto, Sylvia Turks Weinberg, Haleh Karimi and Johnny Alse. This program is free and open to all.
Improved Carnegie Center!
05.14.2009
The Carnegie Center for Art & History has just completed a renovation that includes new walls in the changing exhibition galleries and updates and new flooring throughout the building!
Our new galleries will be unveiled at the opening of "Faces of Faith: the Search for the Divine" an exhibition of art quilts by Penny Sisto, which will open with a reception on May 22nd from 6-8 pm.
Carnegie Center Wins 2007 Bronze MUSE Award
06.23.2008
The Carnegie Center was awarded the 2007 Bronze MUSE Award from the American Association of Museums for Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage.
Sally Newkirk, Director, Carnegie Center for Art and History and Cynthia Torp, President, Solid Light, Inc., were on hand in Chicago to receive the MUSE Award.
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