4 upcoming events with the exhibitions tag

Come celebrate Pride and Muncie's local queer artist at the Muncie Liberation Studio! Join us for a full day of FREE Pride programing, all centered around our local arts scene. 

Follow @MuncieLibStudio and @AbraQueerDabra on instagram for more updates. 

Our programing will consist of 

11-2 Vending: Come shop with and meet local queer artists, organizations, and businesses!

3-4 Queer community panel: Hear from and speak with local community leaders

4-7 Artist Showcase: See and hear local artist present their work 

8-10 DJ night: Let loose and dance for Pride  

Yonathan Oren at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts Geode Slicing at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Amren Klingamen at MuncieArts The Muncie Makers Market The Muncie Makers Market The Muncie Makers Market Timothy Rye at Songwriter Sessions, Elm Street Brewing Company Glenn Seland at Songwriter Sessions, Elm Street Brewing Company

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us on the 2nd floor Great Room at Cornerstone for a fun and unique July First Thursday as we celebrate Young Artists & Entrepreneurs! Shop handmade creations from our youth campers alongside our regular monthly vendors. This month's featured gallery artist is Yonathan Oren. Be sure to stop by our free craft table as well and create your own unique journal.   

Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St 
Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8 PM 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.
Spend your July First Thursday in the MadJax Courtyard with live music from the Hunter Lee Band at 7:00 pm as part of the Courtyard Summer Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair, gather with friends, and enjoy a free evening of music in downtown Muncie. Craft beer, food, and other beverages will be available for purchase from The Guardian Brewing Company.

MuncieArts
216 E. Main
Join us for the July edition of the Muncie Artist Spotlight, featuring local artist Amren Klingaman, a Ball State University School of Art alum and oil painter working from her home studio. Amren’s work includes both oil paintings and graphite drawings that explore the relationship between natural elements and personal autonomy.  The event will be held on Thursday, July 2, from 5-7pm in the lobby of the Muncie Civic Theatre. Visitors are invited to view Amren’s artwork, learn more about her creative process, and celebrate the vibrant local arts community during First Thursday. 

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Kick off our nation's 250th Birthday at First Thursday with the Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market! 🇺🇸 We'll be outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut from 5-8p on Thursday, July 2nd - come HUNGRY and ready to SHOP! And YES, The Pie Lady WILL be there!

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 July event features Timothy Rye and Glenn Seland. Both artists come to us from the Indy area. You may find details www.thefiercemusic.com%2Fthe-songwriter-sessions%2Fjuly-2026__%3B!!NHHyjsUm!jM_pU8oAYcxQFFABsnjwqQvR-KjaLX6YrJeQEe5MWKt97jtix4Ah2hcwLfTx6httD0q5MczkNynghvum4JWBB8eij2br%24&data=05%7C02%7Cnephillips%40bsu.edu%7C268a1616b2ea4819c58f08ded08d0a9d%7C6fff909f07dc40da9e30fd7549c0f494%7C0%7C0%7C639177501378098136%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jF1BRZ0q9JyKFbacHf0ivjhRza2zxYnehYpfMRQCwCk%3D&reserved=0">here or on www.facebook.com%2Fsongwritersessionsmuncie__%3B!!NHHyjsUm!jwWIwFaNSjo8KGOtot1jxuFE4EfYaD5gQ1uTnBjhVfeG7rVa6tH3JNb0urAQjZHtLgIyDfTRCjlOtPTN25tPaAOkmvVy%24&data=05%7C02%7Cnephillips%40bsu.edu%7C268a1616b2ea4819c58f08ded08d0a9d%7C6fff909f07dc40da9e30fd7549c0f494%7C0%7C0%7C639177501378107878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9BIubtla7saoBepygAy0BsYfnG7XbRsepkSs2T14b6k%3D&reserved=0">The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

July 8; 3–4:30 p.m. | Center Building, Indiana Room   
Cost: $25 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+ 

Enjoy refreshments while joining Director of Curation & Exhibition, Sebastián Encina, for a compelling look at 250 years of Hoosier history. Drawing from Minnetrista's dual America at 250 exhibitions, this talk explores East Central Indiana’s place within the broader story of the United States and how our region reflects the national narrative. Through stories of where we have been and where we are going, participants will gain a deeper understanding of our shared history and its lasting impact. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

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