11 upcoming events with the exhibitions tag

Join us for the MuncieArts Artist Spotlight, a monthly First Thursday event celebrating local art in Muncie. This month’s event will feature Maya Doss and will take place on Thursday, April 2 , from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Muncie Civic Theatre Lobby, 216 E. Main Street. Come have the opportunity to view Maya's art works , meet the artist, and learn about her creative process

Art at the Murray Art at the Murray, "Hobo Xmas" by Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) Molly Carver at Cornerstone Center for the Arts MCHS AP Art Exhibition at the ECAP Gallery Margie Prim at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Idia Lab at the ECAP Gallery Geode Slicing Event at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Stephen M. Millben II - Boondoxxink at Madjax Jennie Irving, Muncie Artists Guild's "Artist of the Month" Maya Doss at MuncieArts Muncie Makers Market

Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
We're excited to welcome you to our open artist studios! Carrie Wright will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how she is painting her massive art installation, 7 DAYS. Next door in Suite 202, please join our newest artist tenant, Brian Anderson, for a live costume drawing session; pencils and paper are provided. Kerry Shaw in Suite 306 will reveal what he's been working on this winter; and Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) will be exhibiting photographs from several different projects in Suite 310. Refreshments served!! 

Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie): New and 'old' photographs exhibiting wryly somber compositions of banal/sublime environments (many here in Muncie) will be on display. Adult refreshments will be served. 

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us at Cornerstone on the 2nd floor from 5 - 8 pm for our monthly First Thursday arts walk. Check out artwork by local artist Molly Carver, make a free spring craft with Debra, and shop from local vendors. 

ECAP Gallery
306 S. Walnut
MCHS AP Art Exhibition: Art portfolios displayed by the most advanced artists at Muncie Central High School exploring themes of imagination, individuality, love, human experience, history, and so much more. Various media, subject matter, and driving questions are explored as students determine the focus for their artworks. Come see the talent of Muncie's AP art students displayed across the walls for this exhibition!

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
224 E. Main
Opening party from 5-8pm for Color & Form: Paintings by Margie Prim and Pottery by Eugene Boyd. These two well-loved Muncie artists will be sharing The Wall at Gordy. Works will be for sale. Refreshments will be served. Artists will speak at 6:15.

Idia Lab
119 W. Charles St.
Ball State University’s IDIA Lab, part of the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, will showcase videos of recent animation, virtual reality, and interactive projects during Muncie’s First Thursday on April 2, from 5–8 p.m., at the BSU ECAP Downtown Studios, 306 South Walnut Street. 

In addition, IDIA Lab will be presenting an augmented reality app experience of our diorama of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, which is permanently installed in the Center of the West Museum in Wyoming.  Stop by and visit us!

Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St
Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8pm 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.
Muncie-based visual artist Stephen M. Millben II - Boondoxxink) is March’s featured artist in the TOOLSONG Gallery. The exhibition showcases Millben’s layered visual style, blending digital illustration, resin, painting, and intricate pattern-based compositions. TOOLSONG is located on the first floor of MadJax, near the center of the building, across from the elevator. The gallery is free and open to the public during MadJax hours - Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Carved from a former transformer shaft in our historic industrial building, the gallery has been reimagined into a light-filled space dedicated to experimentation and contemporary making. Designed and constructed by students from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning, TOOLSONG reflects MadJax’s commitment to adaptive reuse, hands-on learning, and creating new platforms for artists to share work with the community

Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
Long being a fan of art shows, Jennie Irving decided to learn how to paint after retiring from Massage Therapy. She has always been "hands-on"!  Gardening, cooking, travel, and family activities are other passions. She loves color and creating. Watercolor, acrylics, and pastels are a few of the mediums she experiments with. Inspiration may be found anywhere, and she hopes to share her joy with viewers.

Jennie's work will be on display at the following locations:
Foxes Starry Night, Acrylic 9x12, $85. On Display at The Patterson Block
Road Less Traveled, Acrylic 9"x 12", $85. On Display at Haul n Oats
Kitty Cuddles, Acrylic, 8”x 10”, $90. On Display at Rosebud Coffee
Sun Salute, Acrylic, 16”x 20”, $100. On Display at Old National Bank

MuncieArts
216 E. Main
Join us for the MuncieArts Artist Spotlight, a monthly First Thursday event celebrating local art in Muncie. This month’s event will feature Maya Doss and will take place from 5-7pm at the Muncie Civic Theatre Lobby, 216 E. Main Street. Come have the opportunity to view Maya's artworks, meet the artist, and learn about her creative process.

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Come to the first OUTDOOR gathering in 2026 of the Muncie Makers Market! You'll find our local Growers and Makers on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie (by Kat's Crystals & Curiosities and Toys Forever Models & Hobbies), 5-8p, with everything homemade, handmade, and locally grown! Food, plants, art, and much more! #FarmersMarket

Record Parlor of Muncie
125 E. Charles St., Suite 110
Starting in April, the Record Parlor of Muncie is starting a new 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!

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer

Muncie Mama's Market Mother's Day

Muncie Mama’s Market – Spring Market!

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Delaware County Fairgrounds (Memorial and Heartland)

10am-4pm

$4 at the door 12 and under are FREE

Join us for a vibrant spring market celebrating mamas, makers, and small businesses from our local community and all over Indiana! JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY!

Shop from 110+ handmade vendors, featuring:

• Handmade goods & art

• Boutique items

• Home décor

• Kids & baby items

• Treats & sweets

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere that supports local creators and (mostly) women-owned businesses. Whether you’re shopping for something special, treating yourself for Mother's Day or just want a Girl's day out, Muncie Mama’s Market is the place to be.

High Quality Curated Shops

Family-friendly

Supporting small & local

Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss this one!

Art in Bloom 2026 logo

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15 for a public reception featuring music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar. This Preview Party will kick off Art in Bloom weekend, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!

(On May 16 and May 17 from 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, guided tours, music, and activities for all ages.)

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.

Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.

The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 16 and 17 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. 

(An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15, will offer music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash [only] bar.)

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.

Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.

The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 16 and 17 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. 

(An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15, will offer music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash [only] bar.)

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.

Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.

The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer

#YART - A Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October in Downtown Muncie! :) 

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer