Reptiles Around the World

Join us on Saturday, January 31, from 10 am to 12 pm for an exciting, educational program by Scalez & Tailz at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Guests will meet two reptiles from each continent (excluding Antarctica), learn fun facts about each animal, and participate in an interactive guessing game with prizes. There will also be opportunities for hands-on interactions with reptiles.

This program is FREE with museum admission and FREE for MCM Members

Paulus Hector Mair, c. 16th century

Join us as we travel to 15th century Germany to learn the art of longsword fencing! The richly illustrated manuscripts documenting this tradition have inspired countless movies, shows, and games - this class will inspire you! Building your reputation as a sword fighter is a great way to build strength, balance, and coordination too. No prior fencing experience is required. All equipment provided. Athletic shoes, sweatpants, and groin protection are recommended

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing! 
 

Join us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472977992921700

Whether you first fell in love with the most elegant sword through the adventures of The Three Musketeers and Zorro, or in a roleplaying adventure of your own as a swashbuckler, we welcome you on a journey to 16th century Spain to learn “the true art”, La Verdadera Destreza! This exploration of historical fencing with the rapier and dagger is for all who want to learn an exciting new skill, get a great workout, and feel the thrill of clashing blades, all in one! No prior fencing experience is required. All equipment provided. Athletic shoes, sweatpants, and groin protection are recommended. 

About

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles in honor of alum and trumpet player Tom Shah. The ensembles are under the direction of Mark Buselli.

Learn more about the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles.

Program

To be announced.

Tickets

Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. 

Prices

• General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
• Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
  *One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the day of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office

Purchase Options

• ONLINE
• Phone: 765-285-8749
• In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance

**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.

Parking

Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.

Painting Classes

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.

Discover the art of using fine glass frit to paint a winter scene or unleash your creativity with an abstract design. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, this class requires no glass cutting. Participants may bring their own printed images, patterns, or drawings for inspiration, or work from the provided winter scene. With two distinct sessions available, there’s flexibility to fit your schedule.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is required. Limited walk-in seating may be available, so please call ahead.

Happens on the following Dates:

• Feb 4, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 5, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Jeffrey Gibson Lecture & Reception

Join us for a special lecture by Jeffrey Gibson (b. 1972, Colorado Springs, Colorado; lives and works in New York), a mid-career multidisciplinary artist whose work spans sculpture, painting, printmaking, video, and performance. A citizen of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and half Cherokee, Gibson has exhibited internationally and represented the United States at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024 as the first Indigenous artist to present a solo exhibition in the U.S. Pavilion. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, and more.

Date & Time: February 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pruis Hall

A reception will follow the lecture. All are welcome.

Join us Wednesdays for a 6 week program to explore drawing materials & mediums. Be challenged through using familiar materials in new ways and new mediums you haven't had the chance to play with yet. 

Ages 9-13 will focus on quick sketches of common items in our space, fun prompts, and tips to learn the new materials. Every other week is a new drawing medium.

Ages 14-24 will focus on quick sketches of live figures and a deep dive on a still life with challenges and tips to get more out of the mediums. Each week is a new drawing medium and still life.

We look forward to drawing with you!

Discover the art of using fine glass frit to paint a winter scene or unleash your creativity with an abstract design. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, this class requires no glass cutting. Participants may bring their own printed images, patterns, or drawings for inspiration, or work from the provided winter scene. With two distinct sessions available, there’s flexibility to fit your schedule.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is required. Limited walk-in seating may be available, so please call ahead.

Happens on the following Dates:

• Feb 4, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 5, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Ivan Harmon at 111 Arts Gallery Josh Dunckel at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Kevin Campbell at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour at IDIA Lab Terri Best, Muncie Artist Guild's Artist of the Month Hugo Meza at MuncieArts Spenser Johns at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Cherry Chub at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Nobody Knew at Urvan Stitch Studio

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
Ivan Harmon will be doing solo art show of paintings on canvas for February’s First Thursday.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us this month for February's First Thursday from 5-8pm. Shop from local vendors, explore and purchase the work of local photographer Josh Dunckel, and make your own free Valentine's Day card. All activities will take place at Cornerstone on the 2nd floor. 

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
224 E. Main
Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company to present an exhibition of Kevin Campbell’s Puzzle Project, Thursday February 5, 5 – 8 pm.   

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company will open Kevin Campbell: The Puzzle Project, Thursday February 5, 5 – 8 pm, featuring groupings of puzzle pieces that the artist cuts from plywood and paints individually.  Each grouping has a place in a much larger puzzle that could be assembled if all the pieces were brought together.  The Puzzle Project is a work of art that has no edge and so it can be added onto and ‘grow’ indefinitely.  The exhibit will be anchored by a composite image showing what the entire puzzle would look like if it were fully assembled.  Throughout the evening, Campbell will be on hand to engage with viewers and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. 

At 6:15 Campbell will speak about the project and how it has evolved since he began in 1994.

All of the puzzle groupings are expressions of the interconnectedness of the natural world.  Each individual piece is “inherently part of something larger than itself,” says Campbell, speaking about the idea that has driven his art for decades.  “As it grows, pieces and groups of pieces are separated and treated as individual works of art.”  These groups will be hung and for sale in the Gordy gallery.  Those who own a piece of the Puzzle Project will forever have a place in the larger composition. 

“Works of art are often referred to as ‘pieces of art,’” says Gordy owner Carl Schafer.  “For Kevin Campbell this is literally true.  He is making only one work of art that has many pieces. Campbell has placed no boundaries on his single work of art.  It can continue forever and each piece will always have its place.” 

The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through March 28, 2026. 

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, enlarges and digitally restores photographs restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre.  For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422

Idia Lab
306 S. Walnut
Ball State University’s IDIA Lab, part of the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, will showcase a new interactive installation during Muncie’s First Thursday on February 5, from 5–8 p.m., at the ECAP Downtown Space, 306 South Walnut Street. Visitors are invited to stop by, play, and create interactive 3D forms in a hands-on digital experience.

In addition, IDIA Lab will present virtual reality experiences from Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour, first launched during Summer ArtsWalk. Using your mobile device as a window into the past, you can explore immersive 3D reconstructions of several historic downtown landmarks, including the Wysor Block Building, the Wysor Grand Opera House, and the former Delaware County Courthouse—right on their original sites. This project is made possible through the support of Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation.

Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
Terri Best is the Muncie Artists Guild’s Artist of the Month for February 2026.

"My name is Terri Best, and I am an artist based in Yorktown, IN. I believe my artistic talent is a gift from God, received four years ago, and I am passionate about sharing His message through my work. Although I am primarily self-taught and have no formal training in painting, I continually strive to grow and improve as an artist each day."

Terri's work will be on display at the following locations: Rosebud Coffee House, Haul n Oats, Vera Mae’s, Patterson Lobby, and Old National Bank

MuncieArts
216 E. Main
Join us for the MuncieArts Artist Spotlight, a monthly First Thursday event celebrating local art in Muncie. This month’s event will feature Hugo Meza and will take place from 5-7pm. Come have the opportunity to view Hugo’s linoleum prints and street photography, meet the artist, and learn about his creative process.

The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co.
519 North Elm Street
The Songwriter Sessions is a monthly event where local and regional songwriters share the art of original music and the stories behind the songs. The event is held in conjunction with Muncie's First Thursday. It runs from 8-10pm at Elm Street Brewing Co, 519 North Elm Street after the main First Thursday events, as an after party where you can unwind and listen to awesome live music performed by the creators. The February event features Spenser Johns from Indianapolis as well as Cherry Chub from Muncie. You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

Urban Stitch Studio 
306 S. Walnut
Urban Stitch Studio, a Ball State Architecture studio, will host an “Arts Walk” on February 5th in collaboration with Ball State’s National Organization of Minority Architecture Students NOMAS. The evening will feature artwork by Ball State students and local Muncie artists, as well as an alumni focused exhibition highlighting graduates from CAP and CAP adjacent fields. Visitors can explore a variety of visual and digital works, engage directly with artists and students, and experience the studio as a welcoming space for collaboration and creative expression. 

The night will also include a live performance by Nobody (K)new, a Ball State student led band, adding energy and bringing the community together. 

Urban Stitch Studio is dedicated to strengthening the connection between Ball State students and Downtown Muncie while celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community. Come explore art, connect with artists, and be part of the creative energy shaping the city. 

About

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods.

Program

Program to feature the music of Beethoven, Mozart, and Stravinsky.

Tickets

Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. 

Prices

• General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
• Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
  *One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office

Purchase Options

• ONLINE
• Phone: 765-285-8749
• In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance

**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.

Parking

Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.

Fridays: Feb. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Feb. 7, 14 at 3:30 p.m.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: Feb. 6, 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Feb. 7, 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland of the night sky using free star charts provided during this live program, and explore stunning new images from the Rubin Observatory.
Perfect for adults and ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents GROUNDHOG DAY the Musical on the Mainstage February 6-22. Visit the charming town of Punxsutawney, as Phil Connors, a cynical weatherman tries to escape a never-ending time loop. This musical based, on the hit film starring Bill Murray, promises a night of laughs and a journey of self-discovery.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated PG-13. Reserved Seating.

Directed by Veronica Santoyo

Original Dramaturgy by Diana Grisanti

February 6-8, 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. | February 14 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 154

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. When the The Big Game gets cancelled, a group of intrepid weirdos decides to throw an epic DIY costume party—a ball! Balls Balls Balls is a strange and exuberant new work that asks, “Can you imagine a world where we all make bread and break bread together?”

Written by award-winning playwright Alice Tuan, Balls Balls Balls was commissioned by the Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance. We’ll present the script as an on-book reading with choreography. No play is complete without an audience, so we invite you—yes, you!—to participate in the developmental process. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright and production team. Come take part in the future of American theatre!

Commissioned by the Department of Theatre and Dance of Ball State University

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door

Free Community Event

Celebrate the start of Black History Month with Minnetrista and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Team. This year’s theme, Celebrating Black Youth in the Fight for Civil Rights, honors the young leaders whose courage and advocacy continue to shape our communities. Enjoy activities, storytelling, community connections, and a Silent Auction in the lobby.

Paulus Hector Mair, c. 16th century

Join us as we travel to 15th century Germany to learn the art of longsword fencing! The richly illustrated manuscripts documenting this tradition have inspired countless movies, shows, and games - this class will inspire you! Building your reputation as a sword fighter is a great way to build strength, balance, and coordination too. No prior fencing experience is required. All equipment provided. Athletic shoes, sweatpants, and groin protection are recommended

Fridays: Feb. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Feb. 7, 14 at 3:30 p.m.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Saturdays: Feb. 7, 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Journey to world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Discover how people keep these mega-machines running and see their remarkable research results.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: Feb. 6, 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Feb. 7, 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland of the night sky using free star charts provided during this live program, and explore stunning new images from the Rubin Observatory.
Perfect for adults and ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents GROUNDHOG DAY the Musical on the Mainstage February 6-22. Visit the charming town of Punxsutawney, as Phil Connors, a cynical weatherman tries to escape a never-ending time loop. This musical based, on the hit film starring Bill Murray, promises a night of laughs and a journey of self-discovery.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated PG-13. Reserved Seating.

Directed by Veronica Santoyo

Original Dramaturgy by Diana Grisanti

February 6-8, 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. | February 14 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 154

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. When the The Big Game gets cancelled, a group of intrepid weirdos decides to throw an epic DIY costume party—a ball! Balls Balls Balls is a strange and exuberant new work that asks, “Can you imagine a world where we all make bread and break bread together?”

Written by award-winning playwright Alice Tuan, Balls Balls Balls was commissioned by the Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance. We’ll present the script as an on-book reading with choreography. No play is complete without an audience, so we invite you—yes, you!—to participate in the developmental process. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright and production team. Come take part in the future of American theatre!

Commissioned by the Department of Theatre and Dance of Ball State University

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door

About

The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their 10th annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature School of Music faculty, alumni, and students performing together!

This year, our students and faculty will be joined by alumni Alexander Gushrowsky, Emma Nossem, Rachel Weinfeld, Rachel Spodek, Alexandra Billhartz, Kaitlyn Daily, Maggie Smith, and Rory Wallace.

Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director of opera Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.

*Please note this performance is not available as a livestream.*

Tickets

Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1. 

PRICES

• General Public: $18 in advance / $20 at the door
• Seniors: $15 in advance / $17 at the door
• BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance / $17 at the door
• Students: $5 in advance / $8 at the door

PURCHASE OPTIONS

• ONLINE
• Phone: 765-285-8749
• In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance

**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.

 Parking

Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing! 
 

Join us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472977992921700

Muncie Civic Theatre presents GROUNDHOG DAY the Musical on the Mainstage February 6-22. Visit the charming town of Punxsutawney, as Phil Connors, a cynical weatherman tries to escape a never-ending time loop. This musical based, on the hit film starring Bill Murray, promises a night of laughs and a journey of self-discovery.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated PG-13. Reserved Seating.

Directed by Veronica Santoyo

Original Dramaturgy by Diana Grisanti

February 6-8, 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. | February 14 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 154

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. When the The Big Game gets cancelled, a group of intrepid weirdos decides to throw an epic DIY costume party—a ball! Balls Balls Balls is a strange and exuberant new work that asks, “Can you imagine a world where we all make bread and break bread together?”

Written by award-winning playwright Alice Tuan, Balls Balls Balls was commissioned by the Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance. We’ll present the script as an on-book reading with choreography. No play is complete without an audience, so we invite you—yes, you!—to participate in the developmental process. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright and production team. Come take part in the future of American theatre!

Commissioned by the Department of Theatre and Dance of Ball State University

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door