Events on October 9, 2026
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Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
10am @
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Ball State University
Art and Journalism Building, First Floor
Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
Normal Hours
- M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.
The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.
Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.
Fall Break: Creatures of the Cave
10am to 5pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: General Admission: $8 | Access for All: $1 | MCM Members: FREE 
Fall Break at MCM
Join us October 7–11 for Creatures of the Cave at the Muncie Children’s Museum!
This Fall Break adventure is packed with fascinating cave creatures, special guests, stories, and crafts inspired by our new temporary mini exhibit, Cave Wonders.
All activities are included with museum admission.
General Admission $8 | Access for All $1 | MCM Members FREECreatures of the Cave programming is sponsored by the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation.
Copper Enameling Workshop: Landscape Pendants with Victoria Stout
5:30pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: 60.00 Ages: none 
October 9 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
October 10 | 2–5 p.m.
📍 Center Building, Cantina
🎟️ $60 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+✨ Create Something Beautiful in Copper
Explore the colorful world of copper enameling with local artist and metalsmith Victoria Stout! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the complete enameling process and create your own one-of-a-kind landscape pendant on a 2½- or 3-inch copper base.
From learning kiln safety and working with enamel powders to building your design and creating a finished piece, Victoria will guide you through the process step by step. No need to be an experienced metalsmith—this workshop is an opportunity to learn a new technique, get creative, and make something uniquely yours. 🌄🎨
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautifully finished enameled copper pendant and the skills and confidence to continue exploring this colorful art form.
🛠️ What’s Included
All tools, supplies, and safety gear are provided, so you can focus on creating!
👕 Please wear cotton clothing. Polyester and acrylic clothing should not be worn for this workshop.
📅 Choose Your Workshop Date
Friday, October 9 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 | 2–5 p.m.Both sessions cover the same workshop experience.
Preregistration is preferred. Limited walk-in tickets may be available, so please call ahead if you’re interested in joining us at the last minute.
🌈 Come explore the art of enameling and create a landscape you can carry with you!
- LGBTQ History Month Film Series 6pm to 9pm @ Madjax Maker Force Learning Lab 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47305
Oct. 2 ~ On Swift Horses
Oct. 9 ~ Queercore: How To Punk A Revolution
Oct. 16 ~ I Am Not Your Negro + James Baldwin: From Another Place
Oct. 23 ~ Paris Is Burning
Oct. 30 ~ Knife+Heart
