December's First Thursday (full listing)

Light up Downtown! The Amazing Elf Adventure The Holiday Shop at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. The Madjax Art Show 6! Samuel S. Bowen at The Madjax Art Show 6 Ron Richcreek Pottery at The Madjax Art Show 6 Ron Richcreek Pottery at The Madjax Art Show 6 Nicholle Sanchez at The Madjax Art Show 6 Nicholle Sanchez at The Madjax Art Show 6 Debra Gindhart at The Madjax Art Show 6 Debra Gindhart at The Madjax Art Show 6

Downtown Development
Various locations downtown
Light Up Downtown!
Join Downtown Development on First Thursday for a number of exciting events beginning at 6pm and extending throughout December. Spread the Christmas cheer with galleries, restaurants, retailers, and neighbors throughout DWNTWN during December’s First Thursday!

Physical distancing & face masks required.

Music and Light Shows will be held at 6, 7, 8, and 9 PM
Every Thursday–Sunday in December

Virtual Tree Lighting at 6pm on Facebook Live
Visit Downtown Development’s Facebook page on First Thursday to watch it live!: https://www.facebook.com/munciedowntown

The Amazing Elf Adventure!
Some of Santa’s elves have arrived in Muncie! 
Throughout the month of December, 80 elves will be working with DWNTWN businesses to prepare for Christmas. If you look closely at storefront windows, you might just spot them! 

Can you find at least 50 elves? Fill in your Elf Tracker (coming soon for download at https://www.downtownmuncie.org/lightupdwntwn or to pick up from downtown business locations) with at least 50 of the possible 80 elves’ names and numbers and be entered to win one of five $100 cash prizes!

Return your completed Elf Tracker via:
Mail physical copies: Downtown Muncie, 120 W Charles St, Muncie, IN 47305
Email the fillable PDF: info@downtownmuncie.org

Completed Elf Trackers must be received by January 3, 2021. Cash prize winners will be drawn and announced via Downtown Muncie Facebook Live at noon on January 6, 2021. Amazing Elf Adventure brought to you in partnership with Muncie Children’s Museum

Forever Young Children’s Boutique
125 E. Charles
Forever Young Children’s Boutique will have extended hours for First Thursday until 8pm. 

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
224 E. Main
Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company fills its gallery with locally handmade items and readymade photo frames perfect for gift giving.  Our Holiday Shop  will be open 5 – 8, First Thursday, December 3 

Gordy Fine Art and Framing is a leading source for holiday gifts that are handmade locally. These include prints, jewelry, pottery, scarves, and tree ornaments. This year Gordy’s own Pawnee readymade frames complement their new photo printing and enlargement services.  Most prices fall between $30 to $200. From whimsical “Funcie” signs and shirts to handcrafted mugs and plates. Paintings and prints capture Indiana’s landscapes in both traditional and contemporary styles.  Most items in the gallery are also available on Gordy’s Online Store at gordyframing.com/store. Shipping is included.

“Our shop offers great opportunities to find unique holiday gifts with a connection to the city we live in,” says Gordy owners Barbara and Carl Schafer.  “Often our customers are shopping for friends who have moved away from Muncie, or for their grown children who need something special to remember their hometown.” Special gift pack deals for shirts, pottery, ornaments, and Pawnee frames are available. Stop in the shop or give us a call to learn more.

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. We also offer photo printing and enlargement services.  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.

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
The Madjax Art Show 6!
Come see the artists and makers who are collectively The Madjax ART Show 6! John Patrick Morris, The Bearded Baker, Anna Grace Longfellow, Sam Bowen, Ron Richcreek Pottery, Nicholle Box Sanchez, Wendy Carpenter, and Debra Gindhart. 

Please support local artists and makers in the second floor galleries. Social distancing measures will be in place and hand sanitizer and masks are required. Meet the makers and artists and see their many talents. 5-8pm. 2nd floor galleries.

The following is additional information about some of the artists and makers in the Madjax Art Show 6!

A. Grace Longfellow
I will be showcasing my illustration, printmaking and creative consultancy work at Madjax. On the 2nd floor, with the Maker Force. I work under a moniker, as The Boxcar Adventurer.

Samuel S. Bowen
My mission is to help you redefine your painful events into a life’s purpose. By opening your mind and examining yourself, the answers will appear. 

Ron Richcreek
Ron Richcreek has discovered that being a potter during a pandemic offers dual benefits:  additional opportunities for creative ideas and sanity. Throwing Cone 10 porcelain has been a new challenge and has brought artistic rewards.  Most recently, he has exhibited at the Richmond Art Museum Juried Show (RAM), IU Med. Ball Hospital and Dandelion's Florist, as well as Instagram.  Check out his work @silverfoxartguy53.  He is ready for the Christmas Season with many new ceramic works. 

GindhART
'Tis the season for social commentary artwork from Debra Gindhart, longtime local artist and former visual arts educator has created WWJB TWO(What Would Jesus Buy 2) a visual look at the consumerism that plagues our planet and feeds our landfills. Techniques of found art, assemblage, and collage produce these telling topical images and wall art.

Debra's last First Thursday exhibit of 2020 will also include hand knitted infinity and cowl neck scarves. A collection of Gindhart fiber art combines thick and soft fibers to create colorful and functional wearable art. Some yarns are hand spun and unique.

Debra’s Green Glam Studio jewelry will feature pendants and recreated chains. Natural stones and art glass hanging off artistically assembled metallics. These pieces reinforce the artist’s personal and creative anthem of “real babes recycle”.  

Meet the artist during First Thursday while social  distancing measures will be in place, hand sanitizer is available, and masks are required.