Plantation Trace / Albany

Albany Area Arts Council at the Carnegie Library

215 North Jackson Street
Albany, GA 31701
229-439-2787

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The public is invited to visit this 20th century, Neo-classical building, which serves as an arts-welcome center, a facility for arts organizations, as well as an art gallery for regional artists.

The Carnegie Library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, first opened its doors on April 11, 1906. The building served as the main library until 1966. From 1966 until 1985, it became a business branch, serving the needs of the central business district. Following the nearby renovation of the Ford Motor Company building as the new main library in 1985, the Carnegie Library closed and remained closed until 1992. On September 21, 1992, a the ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the administrative offices of the Albany Area Arts Council. In 1993, the Carnegie Library Building was presented The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Adaptive-Use Rehabilitation.

Info & Amenities

Hours of Operation

Monday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Admission & Fees

Admission 0.00

Facility Amenities

Free Parking, Meeting Facilities, Parking on Site, Party Facilities, Self-guided Tours

General Information

Family-friendly, Free Admission , Handicapped Accessible

Near Interstate Highway

520, 75, 85

Suitable for Ages

All Ages

Events

Chroma

01/08/2015 - 01/29/2015

The exhibit, entitled "Chroma," is a group exhibit by local artists Patrick Foster (oil painting), Jennifer Maloney (photography), and Chris Taylor (stylized acrylic portraiture). A public opening for the exhibit will be held at the Albany Area Arts Council this Thursday evening, January 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. The exhibition will run from January 8 - January 30, 2015. Regular operating hours are Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and closed on weekends and holidays. Admission is always free.... read more