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July's First Thursday (full listing)

When Thursday, July 2, 2026
5pm to 8pm
Where Muncie, Indiana
What Art first thursday, exhibitions
Yonathan Oren at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Yonathan Oren at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts Geode Slicing at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Geode Slicing at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Amren Klingamen at MuncieArts Amren Klingamen at MuncieArts The Muncie Makers Market The Muncie Makers Market The Muncie Makers Market The Muncie Makers Market The Muncie Makers Market The Muncie Makers Market Timothy Rye at Songwriter Sessions, Elm Street Brewing Company Timothy Rye at Songwriter Sessions, Elm Street Brewing Company Glenn Seland at Songwriter Sessions, Elm Street Brewing Company Glenn Seland at Songwriter Sessions, Elm Street Brewing Company

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us on the 2nd floor Great Room at Cornerstone for a fun and unique July First Thursday as we celebrate Young Artists & Entrepreneurs! Shop handmade creations from our youth campers alongside our regular monthly vendors. This month's featured gallery artist is Yonathan Oren. Be sure to stop by our free craft table as well and create your own unique journal.   

Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St 
Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8 PM 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.
Spend your July First Thursday in the MadJax Courtyard with live music from the Hunter Lee Band at 7:00 pm as part of the Courtyard Summer Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair, gather with friends, and enjoy a free evening of music in downtown Muncie. Craft beer, food, and other beverages will be available for purchase from The Guardian Brewing Company.

MuncieArts
216 E. Main
Join us for the July edition of the Muncie Artist Spotlight, featuring local artist Amren Klingaman, a Ball State University School of Art alum and oil painter working from her home studio. Amren’s work includes both oil paintings and graphite drawings that explore the relationship between natural elements and personal autonomy.  The event will be held on Thursday, July 2, from 5-7pm in the lobby of the Muncie Civic Theatre. Visitors are invited to view Amren’s artwork, learn more about her creative process, and celebrate the vibrant local arts community during First Thursday. 

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Kick off our nation's 250th Birthday at First Thursday with the Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market! 🇺🇸 We'll be outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut from 5-8p on Thursday, July 2nd - come HUNGRY and ready to SHOP! And YES, The Pie Lady WILL be there!

The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing
519 N. Elm
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 July event features Timothy Rye and Glenn Seland. Both artists come to us from the Indy area. You may find details www.thefiercemusic.com%2Fthe-songwriter-sessions%2Fjuly-2026__%3B!!NHHyjsUm!jM_pU8oAYcxQFFABsnjwqQvR-KjaLX6YrJeQEe5MWKt97jtix4Ah2hcwLfTx6httD0q5MczkNynghvum4JWBB8eij2br%24&data=05%7C02%7Cnephillips%40bsu.edu%7C268a1616b2ea4819c58f08ded08d0a9d%7C6fff909f07dc40da9e30fd7549c0f494%7C0%7C0%7C639177501378098136%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jF1BRZ0q9JyKFbacHf0ivjhRza2zxYnehYpfMRQCwCk%3D&reserved=0">here or on www.facebook.com%2Fsongwritersessionsmuncie__%3B!!NHHyjsUm!jwWIwFaNSjo8KGOtot1jxuFE4EfYaD5gQ1uTnBjhVfeG7rVa6tH3JNb0urAQjZHtLgIyDfTRCjlOtPTN25tPaAOkmvVy%24&data=05%7C02%7Cnephillips%40bsu.edu%7C268a1616b2ea4819c58f08ded08d0a9d%7C6fff909f07dc40da9e30fd7549c0f494%7C0%7C0%7C639177501378107878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9BIubtla7saoBepygAy0BsYfnG7XbRsepkSs2T14b6k%3D&reserved=0">The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.