August's First Thursday (full listing)

111 Arts Gallery Art @ the Murray Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts Madjax Madjax Madjax Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Record Parlor of Muncie Savage's Savage's Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
111 Arts Gallery is doing a tattoo flash special. $60 all day all Garfield imagery, in celebration of being in Muncie and Madjax’s Garfield Show. 1-8pm tattooing, all day specials, and art show 5-8pm. 

Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
All are welcome in our open studios! The second floor Foyer Gallery is exhibiting the work of former nationally syndicated cartoonist Dan Wright. All prints are framed, signed and for sale! Carrie Wright has a 1/17th scale model of her massive 7 DAYS immersive installation hanging, a great way to better understand the inner workings of such a massive undertaking. Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) is exhibiting photographs from several different projects; all art work will be discounted 25% and candy cigarettes are free! Cassie Dunmyer in suite 308 is exhibiting both recent and past works, and Dunckelhaus Photography welcomes you to suite 305 to peruse their gorgeous corner shooting studio. 

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us for an exciting evening as First Thursday returns with our Summer Celebration and a special partnership with Madjax's The Great Garfield Art Show! Main Street between Cornerstone and Madjax will be closed to vehicle traffic, creating a vibrant community space filled with: live music (featuring Kdøg, Eartherial, & S.I.K.), local vendors, food, and fun. Inside Cornerstone, be sure to browse our local vendors and work from our summer students on the 1st floor and enjoy the beautiful artwork of Leslie Price in the Judith Barnes Gallery located on the 2nd floor. Attached images: Photo by Leslie Price & Kdøg

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Celebrate everyone's favorite lasagna-loving cat during The Great Garfield Art Show, hosted by Bootleg Muncie on the first floor of MadJax Maker Force! Explore original Garfield-inspired artwork created by local artists, browse and purchase vintage Garfield collectibles, and enjoy interactive displays and photo opportunities, including Garfield statues from the Garfield Trail. 

Feeling hungry? Sign up for the Lasagna Eating Contest at 7:30 pm for just $5. 

Main Street between Cornerstone Center for the Arts and MadJax will be closed to vehicle traffic, transforming the block into a vibrant community gathering space featuring live music, local vendors, food, and plenty of First Thursday fun.

Wrap up your night under the stars for the Courtyard Summer Concert series performance by John Beatrice Band beginning at 7:00 pm. Guardian Brewing Company will be open throughout the evening with food and drinks available for purchase. 

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Come out to First Thursday for Summer Shopping with the Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market! Fresh Homemade Food, Handmade Art, & Locally Grown Produce/Plants! We'll be outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut from 5-8p on Thursday, August 6th. The Pie Lady WILL be there!

Record Parlor of Muncie
125 E. Charles St., Suite 110
The Record Parlor of Muncie is continuing an initiative to create a Community Collage Album! In addition to enjoying our gallery of local art, visitors will have the opportunity to record some music (regardless of talent). We will have a small studio space set up with microphones, guitars, and a couple small percussion instruments. Visitors can also feel free to bring their own instrument to play. Anyone who wants to is welcome to record something (even if it's just hand claps). All of the sounds will then be mixed and mastered into a song. At the end of the year, we will have a full album of songs created by the community to share. The recording station will be set up from 6-8 so come contribute to the Community Collage!

Savage's Ale House (21+) 
127 N. High
Our August artist is Jessi Ireland. We will be available for First Thursday hours (but only for those who are 21+ with an I.D.) This showcase will remain hung up through August and available to view/purchase during normal business hours.

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 August event features Chris Wolf from Indy and Scott Eckart from Fortville.  You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.