Events on December 3, 2015

  • Confection #5 by Heidi Jensen, on display at PRIMER in the former Cintas building Photography on display at Gallery 308 Photography on display at Gallery 308 Artwork by Ana de Brea on display at Muncie Makes Lab Artwork by Cynthia McHone on display at Muncie Makes Lab Artwork by Lynette Whitesell on display at The Artist Within Artwork by Lynette Whitesell on display at The Artist Within First Thursday 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
    Confection #5 by Heidi Jensen, on display at PRIMER in the former Cintas building Confection #5 by Heidi Jensen, on display at PRIMER in the former Cintas building Photography on display at Gallery 308 Photography on display at Gallery 308 Photography on display at Gallery 308 Photography on display at Gallery 308 Artwork by Ana de Brea on display at Muncie Makes Lab Artwork by Ana de Brea on display at Muncie Makes Lab Artwork by Cynthia McHone on display at Muncie Makes Lab Artwork by Cynthia McHone on display at Muncie Makes Lab Artwork by Lynette Whitesell on display at The Artist Within Artwork by Lynette Whitesell on display at The Artist Within Artwork by Lynette Whitesell on display at The Artist Within Artwork by Lynette Whitesell on display at The Artist Within

    The Artist Within
    313 S Walnut

    The Artist Within features "Empathetic Anesthetics", artwork by Lynette Whitesell throughout the month of December. First Thursday December 3rd from 5-8 pm kicks off the Holiday Season with “Light Up Downtown” and the annual lighting of the community tree at Canan Commons. Many activities are planned for the evening and the Artist Within will host an opening reception to meet their featured artist Lynette Whitesell.  Please come meet Lyn and enjoy the festivities and light refreshments.

     

    Former Cintas Building
    500 E Jackson

    The first in a short series of exhibits, PRIMER is a regional exhibition of contemporary artwork. The series serves to promote artists living and working in Indiana by featuring a variety of media and techniques with a focus on current trends. It also serves to raise awareness and support for Muncie Arts & Culture Council and Ball State University School of Art as they collaborate on the possibility of future community studio and work spaces as well as gallery space and programming in the old Cintas building.

    Exhibiting artists include Kennedy Conner, Chet Geiselman, Garrett Heinkel, Maura Jasper, Heidi Jensen, James Labold, Olivia Laird, Holly Lay, Dylan Martinez, John Morris, Katherine Thomas, and Thomas Williamson.

    Enter at the southwest corner of the building.

     

    Gallery 308
    308 E Main
    8 Days in Cuba

    Gallery 308 opens 8 DAYS IN CUBA “exhibition with a free reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 3.  The exhibit features the photographic journey of 15 Ball State journalism students and four journalism faculty members on an eight-day trip to Cuba in March 2015.

    Ryan Sparrow, the exhibition coordinator and three other BSU journalism teachers accompanied the students on the trip including Chris Flook, Robin Blom and Hans Kellogg.  Sparrow said, “The students went on a trip of the lifetime. The idea was to travel to Cuba and get a sense of its people, culture and history.   What they found was a county ready to forget its past conflicts with the United States but not quite aware of what that might mean.”  He added, “What we got from the trip was the chance to interact with the people of this warm and inviting country.  There is a sense of optimism about the future of Cuba and a county on the brink of change.”

    The spring break trip saw the travelers visit Havana, a former coffee plantation and the town of Trinidad.   The exhibit will feature a mix of 25 photographs from both the faculty and the students of landscapes, old cars and of interesting faces of people they met on their trip. 

    The exhibit will be on display during the First Thursday gallery opening on December 3 and by appointment through December 30. Visitors may call or text 765-289-8575 to set an appointment.    Admission is free.

    Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery is located  at 308 East Main Street. Muncie.   To inquire about gallery hours, call 765-289-8575, or visit www.gallery308.org.

     

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
    224 E Main

    Carl and Barbara Schafer invite you to Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. on First Thursday December 3, 5 – 8 pm. We will open our Annual Salon Show with work from all 25 artists represented by GFAF Gallery. Many of the artists will be on hand to chat and answer questions.

    At 6:30 the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will welcome the Schafers as new downtown merchants at a Ribbon Cutting celebrating their new ownership of Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company.

    Bring your friends for the many creative experiences available on First Thursday throughout downtown Muncie. At Gordy Framing, we specialize in promoting talented artists from East Central Indiana, and offering expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying your most treasured family possessions and works of art.

     

    Grace Episcopal Church
    300 S Madison

    Steve Robert and the Jazzmanian Devils will perform at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert begins at 6:30pm. This band plays a folk rock style of music. Art work by local artist Patrick Foley will be on display through out the evening. Doors open at 5pm.

     

    Heidi J Hale Designs
    301 S Walnut

    Heidi J Hale Designs will have “Santa’s Helpers” on hand during the December 3rd “Light Up Downtown” festivities.   Please make plans to stop in and let these helpers make your “wish list” complete with ring sizes, preferences and contact info for your “Santa”.  They would also help you in your gift selections for the special ones on your list. Heidi and her helpers hope to see you during First Thursday from 5-8pm.

     

    Muncie Makes Lab
    628 S Walnut

    Title: ‘Doodles 2’
    Down Time Patterns, Cynthia McHone
    Media: Pen and ink
    This exhibit celebrates abstract harmonies. The rhythms, geometries, textures, and abstract landscapes created under the influences/echoes of Gustav Klimt, William Morris, Owen Jones, and appliqué quilting.

    Title: boxing INSIDE THE BOX2
    Design is the New Religion, Ana de Brea
    New construction

  • Powered by: AEP Light Up DWNTWN 5pm to 12:42pm @ Canan Commons
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    Light Up DWNTWN powered by AEP will be held on December 3rd, from 5-8pm throughout Downtown Muncie.  Galleries, restaurants and retailers invite you to spend the evening with them as we kick off the holiday shopping season. The Community Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at Canan Commons (located in the 500 block of S. Walnut St.) @ 5:30pm. Join us as Santa “Light’s UP DWNTNWN!  

    Canan Commons will also be the location for the inaugural “Holiday YART”, featuring nearly 50 artist, in a heated tent. A temporary ice skating rink will be installed by A1 for Fun, offering 15 minutes of skating for $2 from 3pm-9pm. The interactive public sculpture, SOFT MATTER, which made its debut at this year’s ArtsWalk, will be on display and ready for action and photos.  Ice carving demonstrations, Kiddie Express train, fire pits and concessions will also be available. Brian Blair’s holiday sculptures will be on display at the park throughout the holiday season.

  • Pinterest Painting Party! "Family Branch" 6pm to 12:42pm @ Let There Be Art! Park around back, sign by door, address above door. Inside, follow signs up the stairs or elevator. 2851 N. Oakwood Ave
    Cost: $25

    Pinterest Painting Party @ Let There Be Art!
    "Family Branch" by Michelle Walker
    Instructor: Michelle Walker
    Sometimes Pinterest is too hard to resist!  A branch that holds beautiful ornaments with the initials of family members or your last name! Choose your color scheme!

    Price includes everything you need to take home a masterpiece!
    16x20 - $25

    Walk-ins welcome or

    Register: https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/siuoym4t#

    Website: http://www.LetThereBeArt.gallery

    (765)749-8717