September's First Thursday (full listing)

Scott Sterling at 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts The Gathering Place Harmony Movement Studio Harmony Movement Studio Kat's Crystals and Curiosities NEA Big Read Kickoff at Madjax Jerry Wire, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month" Muncie Makers Market Tim Berg at MuncieArts Tim Berg at MuncieArts

DWNTWN (Downtown Development)
Various Locations
Let there be music in the streets of DWNTWN Muncie!  Thanks to the efforts of Rick Zeigler, founder of the Muncie Three Trails Music series, four buskers will be performing throughout DWNTWN, 5-8p.m.

Dan Wright- 300 Block of Walnut St
Katie Jo Robinson- 200 Block of Walnut St
Cherry Chub- Gordy's Fine Art and Framing
Dave Carter- The Clubhouse Muncie

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
We will be showing several pieces of Scot Sterling Tattoo Flash collected over the years. Scot is a world-famous tattooist and machine builder. He started under Lyle Tuttle and has built machines since the 1980s. Come take a look at his flash from years past! Also offering half off all tattoos, walk-in special all day Thursday, and tattoo flash specials all month on Scot Sterling flash.

Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
Gallery Flaneur (suite 310) will be exhibiting the work of four artists: the sculptural work of Jessica Calderwood, Chet Geiselman, and Toren Scott, along with 2D work by Mark Sawrie. Hue House (suite 206) welcomes you to their vibrant space bursting with creative prints and original art for sale. Carrie Wright welcomes you to take a behind the scenes look at her newest handmade tool that allows her to stretch 5 yards of silk to create a single painting.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us at Cornerstone on the 2nd floor from 5–8 pm as we celebrate the work and performances of our Summer Semester students during Celebration! Explore and shop artwork by Debra Dragoo Gindhart and ValKraft, our featured gallery artists for September. Browse and shop local vendors while you listen to music from Kevin Klinger. Go on the record with The Facing Project to make Muncie history by sharing your story. All events are free and open to the public.

Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
304 S. Walnut
Fox & Sparrow Tattoo will be showing an exclusive preview of the tattoo flash designs for our donation event benefiting ARF, Paws for a Cause –Saturday September 6th 1PM-8PM. Paws for a Cause will be a cash only event. Walk-ins welcome 1st Thursday! 

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. 5-8pm. 

Harmony Movement Studio
312 E. Main
Come join classes at Harmony Movement Studio for FREE on first Thursdays. At 6 o'clock we have line dancing class for warming up, stretching out and learning the basic movements of swing dances throughout the ages and at 7 o'clock we have lead and follow classes for basic swing dancing. No partner is needed, no experience is necessary and no special clothing or shoes are required. Come as you are and enjoy an evening full of dancing at 312 E Main Street, Muncie IN. 

Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St
Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8pm for our Live Geode Slicing Event! Come and witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful , sparkling crystals. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won't want to miss! Prices start at just $5. 

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Join Muncie Public Library at MadJax for the NEA Big Read Kickoff from 5–7 PM in the first-floor Public Hall. This free community event will feature free book giveaways, Filipino food tastings by Baryo, readings from the featured books, family crafts, dance performances, and booths from local artists, vendors, and community partners. Free parking at Monroe and Main and Monroe and Jackson!

Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
The Muncie Artists Guild's Artist of the Month for September 2025 is Jerry Wire. 

Jerry Wire is a retired teacher from Muncie Community Schools. He is currently a member of the Muncie Artist Guild and is taking a throwing class at Peterson’s Pottery. He became interested in art at an early age by being exposed to grandfather’s landscape paintings. He has an interest in art history and creates both two - and three-dimensional works of art. He is still learning about the subject at an advanced age and enjoys museum-hopping on his trip at home and abroad. Jerry's work will be on display at various downtown locations. 

MuncieArts
216 E Main St. (Lobby of Civic Theatre)
MuncieArts Artist Spotlight: Timothy Berg: Meet artist and educator Timothy Berg and view a sample of his photographs, drawings, and other works, including his street-side micro-gallery. 5-7pm.

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Come #ShopSmall at our community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market outdoors every First Thursday at Adams & Walnut from 5-8pm!