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Landmarks Through the Viewfinder
07.16.2010
Landmarks Through the Viewfinder: 50 Years of Preservation in Southern Indiana, on display July 23-August 21, features photographs of landmarks in sixteen Indiana counties and New Albany architectural remnants including the Scribner Park Fireman, a stone finial from the post office, parts of the original steeples from St. Mary’s and St. Marks Churches, and marble flooring from the Floyd County Courthouse.
It Started Here! Plate and Architectural Glass, Thursday June 24, 7-8 pm
06.22.2010
David Barksdale will discuss the history of plate glass in New Albany, which began in 1869 when the New Albany Glass Works became the first company in the U.S. to manufacture plate glass. In 1875, G.B. Alberts founded Alberts Stained Glass Studio (now Architectural Glass Art) in Louisville. Ken von Roenn will share AGA's history and discuss the development of architectural glass. Free and open to the public.
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Artist Talk, Art Walk, and Glass by the Block TONIGHT!
06.11.2010
Matthew Szösz presents an artist talk from 6-7 pm on his exhibit Phase Change and his unique process of inflating fused plate glass. The New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project Kickoff and Art Walk begins here at 6 pm, and from 6:30-9 pm the Art Project artists, paired with historians, will be available at the art installation sites to talk with visitors. Glass by the Block, tonight 5-9 pm and Sat. 12-4 pm, includes glass installations in the downtown area and five glass exhibits at IUS.
Phase Change: Works in Glass by C. Matthew Szösz
05.24.2010
"Phase Change" refers to the shift undergone by materials as they move from one state of matter to another - liquid to solid, gas to liquid. Writes Matthew, "The works are partnerships between the glass and myself - a carefully planned and assembled experiment is prepared, and then submitted to physics for sudden, violent, often unpredicted results.” Be sure to check out our gallery iPods with additional videos of Matthew's work! On display through July 10.
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Glass Opening Still On Tonight! Public Art Project Art Walk Postponed to June 11.
05.18.2010
Join us tonight from 6-9 pm for the opening reception for "Phase Change: Works in Glass by C. Matthew Szösz." The Art Walk for the New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project has been postponed to June 11, 6-9 pm, due to inclement weather. At tonight's opening for "Phase Change" at the Carnegie Center, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Matthew and the Public Art Project artists!
Lunch & Learn: Arthur Loomis, Southern Indiana`s Landmark Architect, Tuesday May 18, 12-1 pm
05.17.2010
For National Preservation Month, architect Steve Wiser will present a program about Arthur Loomis, an architect who lived in Southern Indiana. His firm, Clark & Loomis designed most of the Carnegie Libraries in this area, including New Albany’s Carnegie Library (now the Carnegie Center). Loomis was also the architect for the Speed Art Museum. Free, registration required (944-7336).
New Albany-Floyd County Secondary Schools Art Show and Competition
04.29.2010
April 30-May 15, 2010. Awards Reception Thursday May 13, 6:30-8 pm with awards ceremony at 7 pm, at St. Mark’s Church Fellowship Hall, 222 East Spring St. Enjoy works in a wide variety of media created by the NA-FC school system's talented young artists. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.
Closing Soon: Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys
04.20.2010
The last day of this popular exhibit is Saturday April 24, so please don't miss it. Outta Sight! 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.
Lunch & Learn: Lucy Higgs Nichols, Tuesday April 20, 12-1 pm
04.19.2010
Local historians Vic Megenity and Pam Peters will share an update on the details they have uncovered about Lucy Higgs Nichols, the subject of an upcoming permanent exhibit and documentary film. Lucy 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 returned to New Albany with them after the War. Free, but registration is required (812-944-7336). You may bring a brown bag lunch; drinks are provided. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Call for Glass Artists!
04.09.2010
New Albany will be awash with glass this June! The Glass Art Society will be holding their annual conference in Louisville on June 10-12. Check out their website: http://www.gaslouisville2010.org/ In addition to an exhibit called "Phase Change" by C. Matthew Szösz at the Carnegie Center (see his work to the left), we are matching artists with locations around downtown New Albany to exhibit their works. Please click below to download a pdf for this project, "Glass by the Block."
Gallery Talk with the Outta Sight! Artists Thursday April 8, 7-8 pm
04.01.2010
Join artists C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies in the Carnegie Center galleries to talk about their works in the "Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys" exhibition. Both artists have dealt with developing vision impairment in recent years. Their light-hearted exhibit title illustrates the attitude and approach they have brought to their vision loss. On display through April 24.
Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys
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. On display through April 24. 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.