April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16: 2:30-4 p.m.
Cost $55
Limited to 12 students
Reservations required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

This class is for anyone looking to preserve their memories, whether for personal reflection, to share with loved ones, or to publish. It's ideal whether you've already begun a memoir or are just starting to explore writing about your life.

You'll create a series of vignettes, short scenes or snapshots from your life, written in whatever style speaks to you: prose, poetry, dialogue, or even playwriting. No matter the form, the focus is on translating your thoughts into words, and this class will help you build that essential skill. Over three sessions, you'll respond to writing prompts designed to help you "capture your life" on the page. You'll also have the chance to share your writing, ask questions, and exchange feedback and discoveries with the group.

This class is best suited for beginning and intermediate writers. Each class is designed to be repeatable, offering new prompts and insights each time you take it.

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman is an award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist whose work spans poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. Drawing on personal experience, memory, and emotional resilience, she explores themes of caregiving, relationships, and Midwestern life. She is the author of several poetry collections and chapbooks, including "It's Not Love, Unfortunately, Paparazzi for the Birds, Staring Dementia in the Face, and Open Up to Poetry: A Memoir and Manual", with a new collection forthcoming in 2026. Her work has appeared in respected literary journals and anthologies and has earned multiple Pushcart Prize nominations. She serves on the executive board of the Midwest Writers Workshop, teaches at Indiana institutions, and leads workshops and readings across the state.

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

2026 More to Explore in Muncie

Join us at the National Model Aviation Museum on Wednesday, June 3, at 10 AM for a special presentation and guided tour, led by the Academy of Model Aeronautics. After the tour, stick around for a fun hands-on activity! Registration is limited to 60 children.

This program is part of our More to Explore in Muncie summer series, provided weekly by the Muncie Children’s Museum. Each week, we’ll explore different locations around the community to offer FREE, family-friendly activities.

A special thank you to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation for supporting More to Explore in Muncie. 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Wednesday, June 3, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $45, includes supplies
Limited to 10 students
Reservations required
Please reserve online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

In this two-hour workshop, explore the beauty of painting flora while learning the essential do's and don'ts of working with both acrylics and oils. Participants will be guided through key techniques, material handling, and best practices to confidently use each medium. Choose from a variety of flora inspirations and create your own unique painting to take home. Perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their skills in a relaxed, creative environment.

Instructor: Ann Johnson is a dedicated painting instructor at the Center, where she shares her passion for art with students of all skill levels. With a strong background in fine arts and years of teaching experience, Ann specializes in helping individuals develop their creative voice while building solid technical foundations.

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

During the Brink of Summer event, come watch artists and creatives make giant prints using a steamroller. Weather allowing this event will be held in the parking lot on the corner of Walnut and Adams. There will be interactive parts for the general public as well. 

#YART - A Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October in Downtown Muncie! :) 

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds. This is our ten year anniversary and we are happy to have had over 600 small businesses work with us. You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market outdoors every First Thursday at Adams & Walnut AND indoors every Third Thursday at MadJax Maker Force. We also set up at special annual events like Magic City Sip & Savor, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up Muncie. We develop local small business through education, connections, and events!  Please join us on Facebook and Instagram and please share us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ ;

Brink of Summer Artswalk Flower Hour Steamroller Printmaking DWNTWN Idol 111 Arts Gallery America in 250 Wishwall Project Art @ the Murray Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Idia Lab at Harmony Movement Studio Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Made in Muncie Made in Muncie Debra Gindhart Dragoo at Madjax Muncie Muncie Artists Guild Muncie Artists Guild NonProfit Support Network Roho's Muncie Roho's Muncie Muncie YART

Brink of Summer ArtsWalk 
Downtown Muncie Announces Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour on June 4

Special edition of First Thursday to feature Flower Hour, Steamroller Printmaking, YART, live music, and more

Downtown Muncie's most-anticipated spring evening returns on Thursday, June 4, 2026 — the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour.

Presented by the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour runs from 5–8 p.m.

A special edition of the monthly First Thursday series, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk is a community-wide celebration of the arts, local makers, and the vibrant culture of Downtown Muncie. This year's event features an expanded lineup of programming for attendees of all ages.

Flower Hour, presented by Wise Country Market with flowers provided by Normandy Flower Shop, invites participants to explore Downtown Muncie and collect blooms from 10 different locations to build their own one-of-a-kind bouquet.

You can purchase Flower Hour tickets in advance online or day-of at the event. Physical, printed tickets allow you to start your Flower Hour journey, and they can be picked up, if you purchased them online, or purchased in-person at the DWNTWN tent at the corner of Walnut and Charles Street.

Another highlight of this year's event is the Steamroller Printmaking Experience, produced by Tribune Showprint with a roller provided by MacAllister Rentals. Local and regional printmakers will create oversized prints using a steamroller as a press, and community members are invited to participate using pre-made blocks.

Additional programming throughout the evening includes:
-YART — a yard sale for art — where a wide variety of local makers and artisans offer original works priced under $40, located at the 400 block of Walnut St. and Canan Commons.
-Art exhibits and galleries throughout Downtown will feature local and visiting artists working in a variety of media.
-Round 1 of DWNTWN IDOL will also take place, giving performers the opportunity to advance to the finals at the fall ArtsWalk in October. 20 Contestants will compete for 10 of the finalist spots on the Canan Commons Stage from 5:30-7:30pm. Auditions for Round 2 begin June 5th. The winner of the final round will receive: $500 cash, a trophy, additional community performance opportunities, a one-hour photoshoot from Kishel Photography, professional skin prep, airbrush make up with lashes, and hair style for the photo shoot by Kara Leigh Robinson, an overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriott,  and bragging rights as Muncie’s top performer!
-Live music and dance performances, food trucks, and local dining round out the evening.

"Brink of Summer ArtsWalk is one of our favorite nights of the year — it's a true celebration of what makes Downtown Muncie special," said Amanda Holmquist, Executive Director of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. "There's genuinely something for everyone."

For more information, visit downtownmuncie.org/artswalk-flowerhour.

To purchase Flower Hour tickets in advance, visit eventbrite.com/e/flower-hour-tickets-1987554985465

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
We will be hosting a big pop-up flea market featuring local artists and junk store junkies! We will also be tattooing walk-ins all day with a special guest. 5-8pm. 

America in 250: National Participatory Wishwall Project for Muncie, Indiana
Dave’s Alley
June and July’s First Thursday

What is your hope for America?
America's story is complicated, but participating in a national 250th mile marker doesn't have to be. The communities Muncie and Anderson are participating in two part / two cities national Wishwall Clothesline Project, in partnership with History Made by Us, Civic Season, and the National Museum of American History and in collaboration with other communities across the United States. 

In partnership with the VORE Arts Fund & Muncie Arts, the Anderson Museum of Art is coordinating an America in 250 Wishwall Clothesline Project for Muncie, Indiana, which will be archived here: Wish Walls for America's 250th

How do I participate?
Attend June & July’s First Thursday Celebrations in Muncie
Part I: Submit one-page "Dear America" letters with portraits or art

June 4th, 5-8pm, Brink of Summer Artswalk, Dave's Alley-Downtown Muncie 
Part II:  Experience "Dear America" letters displayed on a clothesline 

July 2nd, 5-8pm, July’s First Thursday, Dave's Alley-Downtown Muncie

Art @ the Murray
405 S. Walnut 
Seven artists welcome you to peruse their art in this unique downtown venue! The Foyer Gallery has a new exhibit titled Django Jams by Dan Wright, signed watercolor prints curated from his upcoming book. See the behind the scenes process of Carrie Wright's work on her huge immersive silk art installation. Upstairs, Dunckel Haus Photography is selling their latest photo book along with several prints. Kerry Shaw's walls are overflowing with exemplary oil paintings. Cassie Dunmyer has a full studio of work to peruse and a few special sale items too. Kat Peace is newly located in Suite 303 with a curated selection of her recent works for sale. Gallery Flaneur is exhibiting photographs by Andie Mourey and Mark Sawrie. Refreshments served!

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us at Cornerstone in the1st Floor Colonnade from 5-8pm for our monthly First Thursday arts walk. Check out artwork by local artists from the Muncie Queer Alliance, shop from local vendors, and help celebrate the work of our spring semester students from ceramics and sewn pillows to vocal and dance performances. 

The Gathering Place
125 E. Charles
Stop in and take a look around to see if our space fits your needs for your next gathering! The Gathering Place provides a small intimate space for you and your guests to gather to celebrate all of life’s special moments. 

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
224 E. Main
First Thursday opening reception for Brian Gordy, Watercolors, Thursday, June 4th, 5 - 8 pm

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will celebrate the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk with an opening reception for Watercolors by Brian Gordy, one of Indiana’s most accomplished watercolor painters. Brian and his wife Genny Gordy established Gordy Fine Art and Framing and this is his first solo exhibition at the gallery since 2023. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

At 6:15 Gordy will give an informal talk about his work

“Brian Gordy’s paintings remain central to the identity and legacy of this gallery,” said owners Barbara and Carl Schafer. “His work reflects decades of observation of the natural world and a deep understanding of watercolor as a medium.”

A signature member of the American Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Watercolor Society of Indiana, and the Red River Watercolor Society, Gordy has exhibited throughout the United States and earned numerous awards for his paintings. His work is included in the permanent collections of Minnetrista, the Sheldon Swope Art Museum, and the Richmond Art Museum. He has also received the designation of Indiana Artisan for his paintings.

Throughout his career, Gordy has painted the rivers, wetlands, forests, and wildlife of the Midwest. His celebrated series of turtle paintings continues to evolve as an exploration of light, movement, resilience, and ecological balance. “The subject of water in nature is an overarching theme in my work,” said Gordy. “I think of it as a theater where reflections, living forms, and shifting surfaces interact in ways that constantly surprise me as a painter.”

The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through August 29, 2026.

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, 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

Harmony Movement Studio
312 E. Main
Harmony Movement Studio will be hosting a swing dance open house during Artswalk. We are having a free class from 6-8pm. 

Idia Lab at Harmony Movement Studio
312 E. Main St.
Ball State University’s IDIA Lab / Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning will showcase an interactive gesture-based artwork during the Muncie Brink of Summer Arts Walk on June 4, from 5–8 p.m., at the Harmony Movement Studio, 312 E Main St, Muncie, IN. The project uses a live game engine and a depth camera to sense a performer's movement, allowing visitors to puppeteer a 3D character. Stop by, DANCE, and play!

Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St 
Join us at Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities, 111 E Adams St , for a wide selection of local art and handmade merchandise! For ArtsWalk, we are offering 11% off your entire in-store purchase. Just show this flyer at checkout to receive your discount! 

Made in Muncie
313 S. Walnut
Made in Muncie will be hosting a show by local artist Jamie Twibell.

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Join us for June First Thursday at MadJax from 5–8 PM featuring a new TOOLSONG Gallery exhibition by Debra Gindhart Dragoo and the NEA Big Read Celebration with Muncie Public Library. Explore art, makers, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, food history, community booths, giveaways, and family-friendly fun inspired by this year’s Big Read themes of food, family, memory, and tradition. Enjoy live music from Matt Osborne in the MadJax Courtyard at 7 PM, grab dinner from The Dog Show, and stop by Guardian Brewing Co. for local craft beer and drinks throughout the evening. Free and open to all.

“Pretty Faces and Flowers w/Words” TOOLSONG Gallery
Debra Gindhart Dragoo is a longtime First Thursday fixture in downtown Muncie. Twenty-five years creating as a painter, jewelry designer, installation exhibits, public artist, community curator, and arts advocate. Former visual arts educator and long-standing community arts program developer. Gindhart’s aerosol work has been shown locally, in Indianapolis, and sold nationally as well as internationally. She discovered spray can paintings in a gallery setting fifteen years ago. Her aerosol inspirations come from Banksy, and Mr. Brainwash. Her art is often social commentary with techniques of collage and assemblage art.

Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
The Muncie Artists Guild Artist of the Month for June 2026 is Stephen Milben II. 

Stephen's Bio:
I am a visual artist based in Muncie, Indiana. A graduate of Ball State University with a BFA in Graphic Design, I have developed a distinctive artistic voice shaped by my experiences, while living and working across the country.

Stephen's work will be for sale and on display at Old National Bank and Haul n’ Oats

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Come HUNGRY to the Muncie Makers Market - everything is homemade, handmade, & locally grown! On the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut, 5-8pm!

Nonprofit Support Network 
302 E. Jackson St.
We're opening the doors to our new space and inviting you in!

4-6 p.m./ Ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m.

Come see the new space, connect with others in the community and learn more about the ways we continue to support nonprofits across Muncie and Delaware County.  We are excited to show off art from 3 local artists in the new space!

Snacks will be available through the evening. 

RoHo’s Muncie
308 S. Walnut St.
Join us for a special evening celebrating local talent as we showcase Larry Fentz as RoHo’s Artist of the Month!

Larry Fentz is a local Indiana artist who has pursued watercolor painting for over 50 years. He is considered a contemporary transparent watercolor artist with a style between impressionism and realism.

Larry worked as a professional airbrush artist and inker for Jim Davis and the worldwide “Garfield" comic strip and merchandising art, for over 33 years.

He is a member of the Hoosier Art Salon, The Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA), A “Signature Member” of the Watercolor Society of Indiana (WSI) and a “Lifetime Signature Member” of the Whiskey Painters of America (WPA). The WPA is a unique and exclusive miniature watercolor society with only 150 members worldwide that must use some sort of alcoholic spirits to paint their 4x5” works of art.

Larry has exhibited in numerous shows including Indiana, Ohio, Vermont, Oklahoma and Florida including the Indianapolis Museum of Art with WSI. He is also published in the Feb. 2021 issue of the Watercolor Artist Magazine with his Whiskey Paintings and the advantages of sketching and painting in miniature.

Contact:
LARRY FENTZ, WPA,WSI
Larry [at] larryfentz.com
larryfentz.com

The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing
519 N. Elm
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 June event features two Indianapolis based artists, Tay Bronson and Todd Ballard.  You may find details here">www.thefiercemusic.com/the-songwriter-sessions/june-2026__;!!NHHyjsUm!hB0t1FJ9UscaGxd_sj_YgVTwE9bxw59ebPmZgIa4C2Zynbm2eJW1kftfmfkE0oLf2vp20FUYAB82qu-Zy4GGTi_5d9AR$">here or on The">www.facebook.com/songwritersessionsmuncie__;!!NHHyjsUm!jwWIwFaNSjo8KGOtot1jxuFE4EfYaD5gQ1uTnBjhVfeG7rVa6tH3JNb0urAQjZHtLgIyDfTRCjlOtPTN25tPaAOkmvVy$">The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

YART
Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut St.
YART is a HUGE Yard Sale for Art at Canan Commons on Walnut Street from 5-8pm! All NEW Art! 150+ Local Artists together OUTDOORS in Downtown Muncie! All Art UNDER $40!

AHB Woodwinds in concert

     Come experience the unique & lovely harmonies of 3 different  woodwind ensembles making beautiful music together --in honor of our beautiful home … by musicians of America’s Hometown Band - plus- guests from Muncie’s Masterworks Chorale.  Free & open to all

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Friday, June 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $30 (Includes project)
Limited to 15 students
Registration required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Looking for a creative, hands-on hobby with a modern twist? Try needlepointing! This isn’t your grandmother’s needlepoint. Today’s version is vibrant, customizable, and full of personality.

In each class, you'll design a one-of-a-kind piece by choosing your own thread colors and selecting from a variety of stitches using a helpful stitch guide. Every session features a new project, so there's always something fresh and inspiring to create.

Whether you're just starting out or have years of stitching under your belt, this class welcomes all skill levels—beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

Instructor: Linda Burkhardt, owner or Elegant Needleworks, Inc.

June 5 ~ Gay USA (1977)
June 12 ~ But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
June 19 ~ Rustin (2023)
June 26 ~ United In Anger: A History of Act-Up (2012) + Sylvia (2002)

Hosted by Muncie Queer Alliance, Muncie Liberation Studio, and The Muncie Post-Democrat. Discussions led by Daisy Dale.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

2nd Annual Summer Splash Bash

Kick off summer with a splash at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Summer Splash Bash on Sunday, June 7, from 1:00–4:30 PM—the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year with an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and water-filled excitement for the whole family. Bring your friends, wear your sunscreen, and get ready for an unforgettable start to summer!

Activities are included with museum admission and are free for members.

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 Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28

June 8–12; 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Cost: $255/week | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 12–14 | Lunch Provided

Registration Deadline: June 4, 2026

Attention, aspiring young chefs! Grab your aprons and get ready to dive into the kitchen in our upper-level summer camp. Campers will whip up exciting new recipes, hone their skills with kitchen appliances, and explore techniques to expand their culinary palates.  

Food & Medical Information

Before registering, please email knickel@minnetrista.net with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Some accommodations can be made; however, we are unable to accommodate severe allergies (including gluten or nut), as food is prepared in shared group settings. Minnetrista is also unable to store or administer medication.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/culinary-skills-camp-2026.

Jun 8, 2026, 9:00am to

Jun 12, 2026, 2:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16: 2:30-4 p.m.
Cost $55
Limited to 12 students
Reservations required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

This class is for anyone looking to preserve their memories, whether for personal reflection, to share with loved ones, or to publish. It's ideal whether you've already begun a memoir or are just starting to explore writing about your life.

You'll create a series of vignettes, short scenes or snapshots from your life, written in whatever style speaks to you: prose, poetry, dialogue, or even playwriting. No matter the form, the focus is on translating your thoughts into words, and this class will help you build that essential skill. Over three sessions, you'll respond to writing prompts designed to help you "capture your life" on the page. You'll also have the chance to share your writing, ask questions, and exchange feedback and discoveries with the group.

This class is best suited for beginning and intermediate writers. Each class is designed to be repeatable, offering new prompts and insights each time you take it.

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman is an award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist whose work spans poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. Drawing on personal experience, memory, and emotional resilience, she explores themes of caregiving, relationships, and Midwestern life. She is the author of several poetry collections and chapbooks, including "It's Not Love, Unfortunately, Paparazzi for the Birds, Staring Dementia in the Face, and Open Up to Poetry: A Memoir and Manual", with a new collection forthcoming in 2026. Her work has appeared in respected literary journals and anthologies and has earned multiple Pushcart Prize nominations. She serves on the executive board of the Midwest Writers Workshop, teaches at Indiana institutions, and leads workshops and readings across the state.

2026 More to Explore in Muncie

Join us at the National Model Aviation Museum on Wednesday, June 10, at 10 AM for another hands-on experience led by the Academy of Model Aeronautics*.  Registration is limited to 60 children.

*This will either be a repeat of week 1 or a program extension, depending on whether week 1 registration fills up. 

This program is part of our More to Explore in Muncie summer series, provided weekly by the Muncie Children’s Museum. Each week, we’ll explore different locations around the community to offer FREE, family-friendly activities.

A special thank you to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation for supporting More to Explore in Muncie. 

Cost: $45 | Member Discounts Apply  | Ages 18+  

Turn your imagination into wearable art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft a copper or brass pendant using Precious Metal Clay (PMC)—a moldable clay made of real metal particles that transform into solid metal when kiln-fired. Learn how to cut, texture, and layer your piece while working with the clay in both its wet and green (dry) stages. Finished pendants will be kiln-fired by the instructor and ready to pick up the following week.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided; please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.  

https://www.minnetrista.net/events?tag=PMC