Art

Crosby Family Art: Resurgence at 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Jess Jones at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Tom Stader at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Songwriter Sessions at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Alan Patrick at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Sue Gordy, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month" Muncie Makers Market

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
Crosby Family Art: Resurgence- 111 Arts Gallery will be showing new works from Leon and Laura Crosby, local artists who formerly taught drawing classes for Cornerstone. Their work is Fluid art/ Pop art/ A mix of both.

Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
We've grown! On the third floor, Dunckel Haus Photography has their newest studio sessions decor put together, plus they sport the best view of downtown! Cassie Dunmyer will be giving a sneak peak of new and in progress work using non-traditional materials alongside painting and drawing mediums. Meet Kathryn Kesterson, the researcher known as Hoosier Kin Genealogy, and see her lovely space filled with important maps and historical photos. Next door to her, Gallery Flaneur, the gorgeous space created by photographer Mark Sawrie, will be open with a brand new collection of photographic prints. Enjoy refreshments in the second floor foyer while you peruse the new installation of Joshua Dunckel's Blue Heron series in our Mini Gallery. And Carrie Wright has been hard at work filling up her walls with new art for the annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace held at the end of the month.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us for our Winter Semester Celebration celebrating exhibitions and performances in art, dance, music & more. Explore the work of local artist Tom Stader in the Judith Barnes Gallery, and shop from local art vendors as you take in the music from folk music artist Jess Jones. 

Stay late for our first-ever Songwriter Sessions hosted by The Fierce! The Songwriter Sessions is a singer/songwriter showcase happening each month in conjunction with First Thursday at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in downtown Muncie. It's time to shine the spotlight on the great original music that's happening in Muncie, and beyond! Artists will share the stories behind their songs, talk about the songwriting process, and much more. Join us for a listening experience like no other. The first two featured singers/songwriters will be Jerry Barker and Kole Ruder! Music will begin at 7 p.m. This event is hosted by members of Indiana band The Fierce - Sally and Lyn Fierce, and Michelle Kinsey.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
224 E. Main
First Thursday party for Six Great Indiana Artists: David Dale, Jim Faulkner, Brian Gordy, Alan Patrick, John Peterson, and Carol Strock Wasson, Thursday, March 6, 5 - 8 pm.

For many years, Gordy has proudly represented some of the best artists in our part of the state of Indiana.  This exhibition brings together six of the most recognizable artists who have all achieved statewide and national prominence.  The show will continue with a party on First Thursday, March 6, 5 – 8 pm.  Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. 

“It continues to be a thrill to see all these artists in the same space. They have known each other and influenced each other for a very long time.  They have also had a long impact on the generation that follows them,” says owner Carl Schafer.  “Their commitment to their own artistic lives is matched by their commitment to fostering the artistic talent of their many students.”

The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery and at gordyframing.com through March 15, 2025. 

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 our website or call 765-284-8422

Inland Interior Design
311 S. Walnut
Join us for a fun evening of self-care! Participate in our custom perfume bar to discover your custom scent from our new perfume brand Mixologie. Then let Shear Joy help you look your best with a wax or manicure! It will be like a "mini" perfume lab in the shop! Don't worry, you can't go wrong -- they all smell great together. Once you discover your favorites, you can get them in the full size (but travel-friendly) roll-ons!
Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Perfume bar - $25
Gel Manicures - $20
Wax - $8
Get your tickets here: https://square.link/u/icX2Wq70

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Visit MadJax during March First Thursday for an informal open house from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Our spaces will be open and available for you to explore and learn more about our 80,000-square-foot building. Guests are welcome to take self-guided tours or join a guided tour to discover the history, mission, and opportunities within MadJax. Plus, as a thank-you for joining a guided tour, you’ll receive a voucher for a free drink at The Guardian Brewing Company.

Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
Sue Gordy is the Muncie Artists Guild “Artist of the Month.” Her work will be shown at various downtown locations. 

Sue’s bio: “An interest in drawing buildings and having a father who built houses motivated me to enroll in architecture classes at Ball State University (one of three women in my class in the early 1970s). Ultimately, I worked my way through Ball State's business college and later was employed by Ball Corp. and Boyce Design Center, where I met Jim Faulkner and was inspired by his watercolor landscapes. In midlife, I switched from sales and marketing to library science. Subsequently, I worked in several Indiana public libraries. My passions include gardening with native plants, ecology, geography, and animals. I have rescued many animals and volunteered at several animal shelters. Our backyard is a wildlife habitat near the White River and the Cardinal Greenway, where I enjoy walking and bicycling. After retiring, I learned to paint with watercolors, and recently, to use colored pencils as a medium for the portraits I enjoy creating, working from my own photos. My grandsons and my pets are my favorite subjects.”

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Still too chilly for sidewalk setup, so we invite you to have some First Thursday fun with the Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts! We will have many items from our local Growers & Makers for sale on Thursday, March 6th from 5-8p! Join us, and many other local Artisans, for live music and great shopping INDOORS -  FREE parking too!

Based in Las Vegas, Justin Favela creates large-scale installations and sculptures reflecting American pop culture and the Latinx experience. His work has been exhibited internationally and across the U.S., including at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis and El Museo del Barrio. Favela, a 2021 Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellow, is currently the artist in residence at the Kohler Arts and Industry program. This event is made possible by the College of Fine Arts and the Arts Alive program.

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). A reception will be held on April 3rd from 4-6pm in the gallery, AJ101. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of our seniors!

Show Titles:

Mary Vozenilek: “You Are Not Alone”
Michelle Pokorny: “Conversations About Conservation”
Anna Grabowski : “I Can’t See Through My Thoughts”

Political, technological, academic, and economic shifts since the 1970’s have changed the gallery model that most artists, established and emerging, function within. These changes require diverse approaches to a career in the arts that may look different than the romantic picture painted by media. Successful artist studios are small businesses that manage inventory, marketing, and HR. Through the lens of his own praxes, Artist / Educator / Administrator / Curator Michael Endo, will discuss the multiple and diverse practices and skills that are often necessary to create a stable career in the arts.

About the Artist

Michael Endo was born in Portland, Oregon in 1979. He received an M.F.A. in painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Michigan, in 2009 and a B.A. from Portland State University, Oregon in 2005. Endo’s studio work has been included in national and international exhibitions at venues such as The National Glass Centre (Sunderland, UK), Disjecta (Portland, Oregon), Yuan Yuan Art Center (Jinan, China), and Bullseye Projects (Portland, Oregon and Mamaroneck, New York). Endo is currently the curatorial consultant at Bullseye Projects, organizing exhibitions at The Byre and assisting with traveling exhibitions and art fairs. In 2019, Endo moved to Yucca Valley, California where he founded High Desert Observatory with his partner Emily Endo. Michael is currently the Artistic Director at Pilchuck Glass School. 

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). A reception will be held on April 3rd from 4-6pm in the gallery, AJ101. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of our seniors!

Show Titles:

Mary Vozenilek: “You Are Not Alone”
Michelle Pokorny: “Conversations About Conservation”
Anna Grabowski : “I Can’t See Through My Thoughts”