23 past events with the political demonstrations tag

At the Delaware County Courthouse in Downtown Muncie members of Muncie's communities will gather to discuss and pay our respects to victims of violence and injustice. 

It is paramount that we explore our means of preventing such disasters locally.

If you would like to speak at the event, please contact Kentory Akai or you will have a couple minutes after the moment of silence to share your thoughts (soapbox). 

SCHEDULE:
Guest Speakers
Candlelit Moment of Silence
Soapbox
Open Discussion

*Please remember that this is a vigil and we should respect those who have suffered from violence and injustice with both our bodies and our words.*

With the release of the State Department’s final environmental impact statement, this is a crucial moment to protest Keystone XL. Join us Monday evening to send the message to President Obama that Keystone XL fails his climate test and he must reject it.

I’ll be bringing some candles and signs (links available after you sign up), but please bring some as well if you can.

We will meet at Frog Baby at 9PM, and walk around the campus with our signs and candles. 

RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ball-state-nokxl-vigil?zipcode=47306

Join SCSA and BSU Spectrum this Valentine's Day to spread the message that love is equal regardless of gender and sexual orientation. Show your support in a diverse celebration full of color, excitement, and movement!

We will be meeting in front of the Student Center at noon, marching up to the Bell Tower, and ending at Frog Baby where the winners of "Best Dressed" and "Best Sign" will be announced.

Come show your support and celebrate your part in Muncie's LGBT(+) community.

Want to learn more about the social issues affecting your world? SCSA has been working with other student organizations to create a week of exciting events that are designed to arm you with the knowledge you need to destroy patriarchy, combat environmental degradation, and overall attempt to create a more inclusive, mutually beneficial world. See a documentary about the importance of environmental conservation. Participate in a “Buy Nothing” yard sale that is meant to push back against the rampant consumerism that’s destroying the environment. Attend a panel or two on intersectionality and learn how to recognize and understand multiple spheres of oppression. March in the SlutWalk to raise awareness of rape culture and promote equality for women of every race, nationality, and class. From Tuesday, April 22nd to Saturday, April 26th, actiFEST is going to be dropping knowledge bombs all over BSU--join the fun and learn how to change the world you’re living in for the better!

Tuesday: Earth Day Documentary, 5-9pm, AJ 175
Wednesday: Intersectionality Panels, 4-9pm, AJ 175
Thursday: Interactive Gallery of Social Issues, 12-6pm, SC 310
Friday: Slut Walk: a walk to raise awareness of rape culture hosted by Feminists for Action, NQ (outside)
Saturday: Buy Nothing Project Yard “Sale” 9am, NQ (outside)

Frida Kahlo of the Guerrilla Girls will speak about discrimination in the art world. 

Since 1985 the Guerrilla Girls, an anonymous group of gorilla-masked activists, have been battling sexism and racism in art, politics, film, and popular culture.  They use facts, humor and outrageous visuals to expose discrimination and corruption. 

Mike Sigman, "Ken Preston: 40+ Years of Student Prints," The Atrium Gallery David Palm, "Stop All the Clocks," Cornerstone Center of the Arts Erin Williams, "The Romance," Gordy Fine Art and Framing Heidi J. Hale Angela Garrels "Self Portrait at the End of One Career," at "Ken Preston: 40+ Years of Student Prints," Madjax An informal conversation about race and diversity will be held at the Muncie Civic Theatre to celebrate the imminent opening of their performance of "To Kill a Mockingbird" "Tiny Home Designs for the Homeless of Muncie," Muncie Makes Lab, 1st floor Yard signs from Neighbors for Public Justice, Rose Court Detail, Chelsea Rene, Savages Ale House Heather Davis, Savage's Ale House Angie Ridge Hedman, "Chaos and Ease," Studio Exhale

The Atrium Gallery
Arts and Journalism Building, 1st floor, Ball State University campus

“Ken Preston: 40+ Years of Student Prints”
The Atrium Gallery will have extended hours of operation for First Thursday until 8pm for this special show from Ken Preston, Professor of Art at Ball State University. The exhibition presents a myriad of work from his students over the years, including Serigraphy, Lithography, Intaglio, Woodcut, and work from his Introduction to Printmaking courses from 1973 to 2016.  Students work was executed at Indiana University, Bloomington, Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman University), Kirksville, Missouri, and Ball State University.

Please note this is not an opening reception, but rather, extended viewing hours for First Thursday.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main

“Stop All The Clocks,” featuring the artwork of the late David Palm, will continue to be on display in the Cornerstone Art Gallery throughout February. Palm was a Muncie native who spent much of his life traveling the world with his primary residence in New York City. The paintings featured in the show capture the often fleeting memories of important, yet seemingly insignificant, moments in one's life. Palm's sister, Janet Stratton, has offered up her collection of his artwork for the public to view. For more information about the show call 765-281-9503. 

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main

An opening reception will be held for Ritual, an exhibition of new drawings by artist Erin Colleen Williams. Ritual is comprised of a selection of drawings which contemplate the interdependency of human, animal, and object. Inspired by narrative illustrations, mythology, memento mori, and historical occult imagery, the work visually describes intangible emotions such as loneliness, revulsion, sacrifice compassion, and the universality of death. Ritual also refers to the act of daily drawing, a sometimes mindless repetition of pattern and line, which is a meditation in itself. Light refreshments will be served.

Grace Episcopal Church
300 S. Madison

Grace Episcopal Church will host a concert of music reflecting the theme of romance. Start February with some music from the Romantic period and various love songs from composers such as Haydn, Kreisler, Elgar, Dvorak, and Respighi. Our performers this evening are Peter Douglas, piano and David Blakely, violin. Douglas is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at Ball State University. He received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music (Berea, OH). Blakely is currently a violin performer in the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and teaches violin locally. Our concert begins at 7:30 pm and our doors open at 5pm for viewing of our art gallery. Grace Episcopal Church is located on the corner of Madison St. and Adams St. 

Heidi J. Hale
301 S. Walnut

Heidi J. Hale will be open throughout the First Thursday events offering jewelry for sale.

Madjax Muncie
628 S. Walnut

Ken Preston, Professor of Art at Ball State University, will have a show at Madjax featuring 40+ years of Student Prints.

Book Arts Collaborative (at Madjax)
600 E. Main

Book Arts Collaborative will have an opportunity for the community to pull a print using one of our printing presses.

Tribune Showprint (at Madjax)
501 E. Main

Tribune Showprint will be giving tours of the shop and have some old posters out for people to see.

Muncie Civic Theatre
216 E. Main

Muncie Civic Theatre is inviting the community to participate in an informal conversation in our lobby about diversity and race relations 'now and then' as we prepare to present To Kill a Mockingbird. The conversation will be led by WaTasha Barnes-Griffin from the YMCA and Maude Jennings from the Whitely Community Council. The Shaffer Chapel will have artifacts from the era on display. Hot chocolate will be served. All are welcome.

Muncie Makes Lab
628 S. Walnut

First Floor

“Tiny Home Designs for the Homeless of Muncie”

Ball State University’s Department of Architecture is exhibiting 16 tiny home designs for the homeless and homeless veterans. These projects, produced by 4th year architecture students, were finalists in the 2016 Cripe Competition.

Second Floor

“CritChat: The Upside Down”

As CritChat’s fifth First Thursday event, this one night only exhibit will feature experimental video, sound, sculpture, installation, and drawing by several group members. Exhibiting artists will be present and guests are encouraged to ask questions throughout the evening. CritChat is a free, community meet-up developed and facilitated by Muncie-based artists working to promote collaboration and support for emerging area artists.

Rose Court
125 E. Charles

“Neighbors for Public Justice,” a new local community group, will hold an informational Open House during February’s First Thursday in the Rose Court Building. Several members will be on hand to provide information and other materials about the organization. Additionally, a limited number of yard signs in Spanish, English, and Arabic that read “No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor” will be available for purchase.

Neighbors for Public Justice was formed shortly after the November 2016 election. They aim to “inform and support one another in our individual and collective efforts to promote social justice on a local and global level, equip one another with practical, positive ways to communicate and engage with local, state, and national government, and empower one another to be advocates for all people."

Neighbors for Public Justice meets every Thursday evening at the Friends Memorial Church, 418 W Adams Street, in Muncie from 6pm to 7pm.

Savage's Ale House (21+)
127 N. High

Savage's Alehouse will be showing the work of Heather Davis and Chelsea Rene.

Studio Exhale
103 N. High St.

Studio Exhale will host an opening reception by artist Angie Ridge Hedman entitled “Chaos and Ease.” Hedman is currently a high school art teacher at Monroe Central. She began working on this diverse body of work when she changed jobs after teaching at one school for 17 years. The change of schools was stressful for her, and painting allowed her to quickly get her emotions onto the canvas. 

She prefers working with acrylics because of the accessibility, affordability, and quick drying process. The medium allows her to apply several thin layers of paint in a limited time. Hedman always has an in-progress painting going on in her classroom because she feels students learn and appreciate more if they can be an active witness and participant in the art process. It is important for them to see her as both an artist and an educator. If they see her taking creative risks in art, they might be inspired to do the same.

At 1 p.m. Sunday, May 7, citizens and community activists will meet outside the Delaware County jail where we will join in "Hands Around the Jail" to show solidarity with the victims of incarceration and their families.

Regardless of the circumstances that led these people to jail, we will gather to acknowledge their human dignity – and proclaim that incarceration is not the answer to society's problems.

If you feel the same way, join us May 7. Take your songs, prayers, friends and ideas for a better future for our community.

"Stand Together" with A Better Way Allyssa Burch at The Atrium Gallery, Ball State University Lily Rawson at The Atrium Gallery, Ball State University Beyond I CAN at Dandelions Boutique Young Artists Exhibition Winners, Cornerstone Center for the Arts GindhART at Madjax Rosie Sampley of Gordy Fine Art and Framing Marek Peretta of Gordy Fine Art and Framing "Conservation Tales" at Made in Muncie Jess Matthews, "Freak Show" at Madjax, 2nd floor “Vis Com Senior Show 2018" at Muncie Makes Lab “College of Architecture and Planning Design Selections" at Muncie Makes Lab: "Blues Jam" at Valhalla

A Better Way
Corner of Walnut St. and Charles St.

"Stand Together" with A Better Way Services to show support to victims of sexual assault. This event is in connection with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, themed "Embrace Your Voice."  

At 5 PM, we will have educational material available for review and supplies to create a sign representing your feelings of sexual assault. You may choose to represent a silent victim, hold a sign of statistics, or represent yourself as an ally. Please come and use your creativity to show support to survivors, stand up to victim blaming, correct harmful misconceptions, promote everyday consent, and practice healthy communication with children.

We will be holding this event at the South end of Walnut Street, near the Walnut Street and Charles Street intersection. At 5:30 PM, we will stand in solidarity for 30 minutes showing victims we are there to support them.  

The Atrium Gallery
Arts and Journalism Building, 1st floor, Ball State University campus

“MFA Creative Project Exhibition”: The School of Art Atrium Gallery will have a closing reception from 4:00-6:00 PM with extended viewing hours until 8 PM. The show features the artwork of Allyssa Burch and Lily Rawson, who are specializing in Glass at the Marilyn Glick Glass Center for the capstone experience required of graduate students as they complete their 3rd Year Creative Project for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in studio art. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, March 27 to Friday, April 6.

The Atrium Gallery is located adjacent to the Atrium Food Court on the First Floor of the Art & Journalism Building. Atrium Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Closed Sundays and all Ball State breaks and holidays.

Beyond I Can at Dandelions Boutique
120 S. Walnut St.

Beyond I CAN will be set up in Dandelions Flowers & Gifts Shop on First Thursday. We will have a table set up with pottery and cards for purchase inside Dandelions. Some of the Artisans and staff will be there. We will have information cards about our services and contact info available as well.

Beyond I CAN is a creative day services program. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities through the experience of running their own business; from artistic design and production, to marketing and sales with assistance of staff. We provide an integrated work place where there is respect for all. Artisans can work in their own unique way, take pride in their work accomplishments and give to their community.

Book Arts Collaborative (at Madjax)
600 E. Main

Book Arts Collaborative will have an exhibition of a selection of vintage posters from the Tribune Showprint archives.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main

“Young Artist Exhibition Winners:"
Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union will host a reception and art show featuring the winners of the 2018 Young Artist Exhibition. The reception will take place in the Heritage Room on the second floor of Cornerstone in conjunction with April’s First Thursday, on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The top four pieces from each grade category will be on display. This reception is open to the winning artists, their families, teachers, and any art lovers in our community. Refreshments will be provided by Mr. Mouse. After of the winners’ reception, the artwork will be showcased at PrimeTrust’s three branches.

Winners in the kindergarten through second grade category were first place – Shiloh Ramos of East Washington Academy, second place – Annabelle Carter of East Washington Academy, third place – homeschooled, Peter Gestwicki, and honorable mention – Parker Shelley of West View Elementary.

The third through fifth grade category winners were first place – Chloe Miller Southview Elementary, second place – Reese Ullman of West View Elementary, third place – Kathryn Enos of East Washington Academy, and honorable mention – Etienne Renet of East Washington Academy.

The prizewinners in the sixth through eighth grade category were first place – Haley Blanchard of Delta Middle School, second place – Cori Chapman of Delta Middle School, third place – Hazel Crow of Burris Laboratory School, and honorable mention – Eden Richey of Delta Middle School.

In the ninth through twelfth grade category the top pieces were first place – Katelyn Wade of Delta High School, second place – Shelby Hathaway of Yorktown High School, third place – Claire George of Delta High School, and honorable mention – Hezekiah Tyler of Burris High School.

Be sure to join Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union in celebrating the winners of the 2018 Young Artist Exhibition on Thursday, April 5.

Gindhart (at Madjax)
514 E. Jackson St. (2nd floor)

Muncie painter, Debra Gindhart, celebrates April's First Thursday from 5-9pm in her new gallery/studio at Madjax Muncie. There will be an opening reception to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments while sipping some wine and taking in the view. The show includes "Red White Blue & Screwed,” Gindhart's homage to POTUS Trump and "Not your Grandmother's Tablecloth" series two, as well as layers of aerosols using vintage motifs and patriotic colors. There is also a new collection of Green Glam Studio recycled earrings, Boho Tassels, and Peace Elephants. 

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main

Gordy Fine Art & Framing introduces Rosie Sampley as the newest member of our team, Thursday April 5, 5 – 8 pm.   

Barbara and Carl Schafer are pleased to showcase our strong experienced team at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company who work directly with customers to meet a variety of framing needs. 

The newest member to the team is Rosie Sampley.  Many will remember Rosie as the owner from 1996 until 2013 of Rosie’s Custom Frames, an institution in Muncie for regional needle pointers and cross-stitchers.  Besides her expertise in the needle arts, she also specializes in creating shadow boxes that can capture unique personal memories from vacations to sporting evets. Rosie brings a down-to-earth approach to framing and preserving family treasures.  She believes that anything can be framed and has over thirty years of experience doing just that.

Mark Perretta joined our team last fall and brings a strong visual eye through his experience as an artist, culinary talent, and fabricator and installer of sculpture. Mark is strong in all areas of framing and is focusing his talent making our original line of Schafer-Gordy frames which are gilded and finished by hand from raw wood.

Owners Carl and Barbara Schafer have over 25 years each in the museum world working with artists and caring for works of art and historic artifacts.  They have first-hand knowledge of preservation framing and how to showcase artworks in a frame that enhances the beauty of the art.  Carl has special expertise restoring antique frames as well as crafting from appropriate frames from scratch that compliment all types and periods of artworks.   “Gordy is thrilled to bring together these varied skills and approaches to framing under one roof so anyone walking in our door can feel comfortable.  We have the best framers in East Central Indiana helping you,” says Barbara Schafer. 

Please join Barbara, Carl, Mark and Rosie on First Thursday, April 5th for an open house from 5 until 8 with food and drink and as always a place to see friends.

Made in Muncie
313 S. Walnut

“Conservation Tales: Bees and Salamanders with a sneak peak of Manatees, Sea Turtles, and Seahorses.”

Art exhibition and book sale. Learn more about the series on wildlife conservation for young readers (grades 3-5). Meet the Author, Tom J. McConnell, Ph.D., from the Department of Biology and Art Director and Barbara Giorgio from the School of Art at Ball State University. School of Art illustrators, designers, photographer, and educators will be available for book signings and to answer questions about the creative process.

Four books in the series will be available for purchase:
Cerulean Warbler, Bats, Salamanders, Bees

Get a sneak peek at the next three books in the series to be available June 2018:
Manatees, Sea Turtles, Seahorses

Learn more about the series at www.conservationtales.com

Madjax Muncie
514 E. Jackson St. 2nd fl.

“Freak Shows: The Main Attraction by Jess Matthews”

Come one, Come All! This interactive exhibit surrounds you in conditions that people deemed as "freaks" faced everyday. Multiple facts are brought up in humorous ways to allow this hardening information easier to take in. My senior campaign focuses on bringing the light of the stage to the "freaks" and to make people aware of their actual diseases/disabilities rather than the cruel names they were known for.

Muncie Makes Lab
628 S. Walnut

“Vis Com Senior Show 2018 and CAP Design Selections”: 
There will be an opening reception from 5-8pm at Muncie Makes Lab for two design shows:

The Vis Com Senior Show is an exhibit by the graduating class of Graphic Design students at Ball State University, School of Art. Students will show their capstone design campaign — a multifaceted project that will represent the culmination of their design education by demonstrating a connection between academic theory and practice of design.

College of Architecture and Planning Professor Ana De Brea will also be presenting selected works from her fourth year design studio and her personal investigations. 

Valhalla  (21+)
215 S. Walnut
Valhalla presents “Blues Jam” every Thursday. “Blues Jam” is an open event with sign-up starting at 7pm and music from 8-11pm. Come show us your talent!

Rally for Gun Sense Legislation

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, volunteers with Muncie’s chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action at Ball State University, will gather at BSU Quad in Indiana in response to mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, as well as to honor the 100 Americans are shot and killed every day and hundreds more who are wounded. This is more than mass shootings; in recent weeks, gun violence has devastated Baltimore, Gilroy, Canoga Park, Newport News, Brooklyn and Chicago. This is a public health crisis that demands urgent action.  Text RALLY to 644-33 to RSVP

Save Tuhey - Our Backyard - Everyone's Park!

Join with signs to support the Save Tuhey efforts, or watch the livestream and comment! 

The Muncie City Council's Land & Traffic Committee meets at City Hall on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00p to hear comments on the proposal to allow the YMCA to use the large greenspace where Tuhey Towers is located at Tuhey Park & Pool for a new building and parking lots. The Downtown YMCA would then close. Folks are gathering outside at 5:30p with signs up and masks on to let people know their opinions, and attending the meeting at 6:00p. Attend one, attend both, or watch online!

This meeting will be livestreamed if you are unable to attend in person (and attendance will be pandemic-limited to 50 people). Comments on the livestream will be reviewed by Council after their meeting. You will find many posts offering the opinions of Munsonians and this livestream on the Friends of Tuhey Facebook page:

Facebook.com/FriendsOfTuhey

You may also email City Council Members Robinson, Ingram, and Smith prior to the meeting to let them know how you feel about this proposal.

Check out: SaveTuhey.org

Artwork by Kort Huffman.

Pro Choice Protest