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Jan 1, 2026

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  • First Thursday's Silver Anniversary, Logo design by Shantanu Suman Andrew Slack, “Green Sunlight,” Muncie Artist Guild's Andrew Slack, “Nebo Road, Yorktown,” Muncie Artist Guild's Andrew Slack, “Loch Gruinart, Island of Islay,” Muncie Artist Guild's Cari and Foxxy, The Songwriter Sessions at 7 Rock Laura Switzer, The Songwriter Sessions at 7 Rock January's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    First Thursday's Silver Anniversary, Logo design by Shantanu Suman First Thursday's Silver Anniversary, Logo design by Shantanu Suman Andrew Slack, “Green Sunlight,” Muncie Artist Guild's Andrew Slack, “Green Sunlight,” Muncie Artist Guild's "Artist of the Month” art, Island of Islay, Andrew Slack, “Nebo Road, Yorktown,” Muncie Artist Guild's Andrew Slack, “Nebo Road, Yorktown,” Muncie Artist Guild's "Artist of the Month” Andrew Slack, “Loch Gruinart, Island of Islay,” Muncie Artist Guild's Andrew Slack, “Loch Gruinart, Island of Islay,” Muncie Artist Guild's "Artist of the Month” Cari and Foxxy, The Songwriter Sessions at 7 Rock Cari and Foxxy, The Songwriter Sessions at 7 Rock Laura Switzer, The Songwriter Sessions at 7 Rock Laura Switzer, The Songwriter Sessions at 7 Rock

    Help us celebrate out Silver Anniversary on January 1st, 2026! First Thursday has been a monthly art event in downtown Muncie for 25 years and we will be celebrating all year long!. 

    Many thanks to Shantanu Suman for the new logo design that we will be using throughout this entire year. 

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    Andrew Slack is the Muncie Artists Guild’s Artist of the Month for January 2026.

    "I grew up in the west of Scotland on Loch Lomond helping my dad crew his freshwater biology research launch. Hence the outdoors and the wild have always been a passion. From childhood this has been articulated through painting landscapes in watercolor."

    Andrew's work will be on display at the following locations: 
    Rosebud Coffee House, Haul n Oats, Vera Mae’s, Patterson Lobby, and Old National Bank. 

    The Songwriter Sessions at 7 Rock
    613 N. Madison
    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 7 Rock, 613 N Madison St, 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 January event features Laura Switzer from Bloomington as well as Cari and Foxxy from Alexandria. You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

     

    Tags: concerts, painting, first thursday
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/11132
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Feb 5, 2026

Thursday

  • Ivan Harmon at 111 Arts Gallery Josh Dunckel at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Kevin Campbell at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour at IDIA Lab Terri Best, Muncie Artist Guild's Artist of the Month Hugo Meza at MuncieArts Spenser Johns at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Cherry Chub at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Nobody Knew at Urvan Stitch Studio February's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    Ivan Harmon at 111 Arts Gallery Ivan Harmon at 111 Arts Gallery Josh Dunckel at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Josh Dunckel at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Kevin Campbell at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Kevin Campbell at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour at IDIA Lab Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour at IDIA Lab Terri Best, Muncie Artist Guild's Artist of the Month Terri Best, Muncie Artist Guild's Artist of the Month Hugo Meza at MuncieArts Hugo Meza at MuncieArts Spenser Johns at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Spenser Johns at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Cherry Chub at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Cherry Chub at the Songwriter Sessions at Elm St. Brewing Nobody Knew at Urvan Stitch Studio Nobody Knew at Urvan Stitch Studio

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    Ivan Harmon will be doing solo art show of paintings on canvas for February’s First Thursday.

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Join us this month for February's First Thursday from 5-8pm. Shop from local vendors, explore and purchase the work of local photographer Josh Dunckel, and make your own free Valentine's Day card. All activities will take place at Cornerstone on the 2nd floor. 

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company to present an exhibition of Kevin Campbell’s Puzzle Project, Thursday February 5, 5 – 8 pm.   

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company will open Kevin Campbell: The Puzzle Project, Thursday February 5, 5 – 8 pm, featuring groupings of puzzle pieces that the artist cuts from plywood and paints individually.  Each grouping has a place in a much larger puzzle that could be assembled if all the pieces were brought together.  The Puzzle Project is a work of art that has no edge and so it can be added onto and ‘grow’ indefinitely.  The exhibit will be anchored by a composite image showing what the entire puzzle would look like if it were fully assembled.  Throughout the evening, Campbell will be on hand to engage with viewers and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. 

    At 6:15 Campbell will speak about the project and how it has evolved since he began in 1994.

    All of the puzzle groupings are expressions of the interconnectedness of the natural world.  Each individual piece is “inherently part of something larger than itself,” says Campbell, speaking about the idea that has driven his art for decades.  “As it grows, pieces and groups of pieces are separated and treated as individual works of art.”  These groups will be hung and for sale in the Gordy gallery.  Those who own a piece of the Puzzle Project will forever have a place in the larger composition. 

    “Works of art are often referred to as ‘pieces of art,’” says Gordy owner Carl Schafer.  “For Kevin Campbell this is literally true.  He is making only one work of art that has many pieces. Campbell has placed no boundaries on his single work of art.  It can continue forever and each piece will always have its place.” 

    The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through March 28, 2026. 

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, enlarges and digitally restores photographs restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. 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

    Idia Lab
    306 S. Walnut
    Ball State University’s IDIA Lab, part of the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, will showcase a new interactive installation during Muncie’s First Thursday on February 5, from 5–8 p.m., at the ECAP Downtown Space, 306 South Walnut Street. Visitors are invited to stop by, play, and create interactive 3D forms in a hands-on digital experience.

    In addition, IDIA Lab will present virtual reality experiences from Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour, first launched during Summer ArtsWalk. Using your mobile device as a window into the past, you can explore immersive 3D reconstructions of several historic downtown landmarks, including the Wysor Block Building, the Wysor Grand Opera House, and the former Delaware County Courthouse—right on their original sites. This project is made possible through the support of Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation.

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    Terri Best is the Muncie Artists Guild’s Artist of the Month for February 2026.

    "My name is Terri Best, and I am an artist based in Yorktown, IN. I believe my artistic talent is a gift from God, received four years ago, and I am passionate about sharing His message through my work. Although I am primarily self-taught and have no formal training in painting, I continually strive to grow and improve as an artist each day."

    Terri's work will be on display at the following locations: Rosebud Coffee House, Haul n Oats, Vera Mae’s, Patterson Lobby, and 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 Hugo Meza and will take place from 5-7pm. Come have the opportunity to view Hugo’s linoleum prints and street photography, meet the artist, and learn about his creative process.

    The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co.
    519 North Elm Street
    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 February event features Spenser Johns from Indianapolis as well as Cherry Chub from Muncie. You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

    Urban Stitch Studio 
    306 S. Walnut
    Urban Stitch Studio, a Ball State Architecture studio, will host an “Arts Walk” on February 5th in collaboration with Ball State’s National Organization of Minority Architecture Students NOMAS. The evening will feature artwork by Ball State students and local Muncie artists, as well as an alumni focused exhibition highlighting graduates from CAP and CAP adjacent fields. Visitors can explore a variety of visual and digital works, engage directly with artists and students, and experience the studio as a welcoming space for collaboration and creative expression. 

    The night will also include a live performance by Nobody (K)new, a Ball State student led band, adding energy and bringing the community together. 

    Urban Stitch Studio is dedicated to strengthening the connection between Ball State students and Downtown Muncie while celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community. Come explore art, connect with artists, and be part of the creative energy shaping the city. 

    Tags: exhibitions, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, computer art, design, metalworking, jewelry, garden crafts, first thursday, downtown
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/11427
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Mar 5, 2026

Thursday

  • Mr. Flashmachine at 111 Arts Gallery Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) at the Murray Building Winter Celebration at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Kevin Campbell at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Tim Passmore at Hoosier Made Mazelle Rollins, Muncie Artists Guild Anna Owens with the Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co. Joel Weir with the Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co. March's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    Mr. Flashmachine at 111 Arts Gallery Mr. Flashmachine at 111 Arts Gallery Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) at the Murray Building Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) at the Murray Building Winter Celebration at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Winter Celebration at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Kevin Campbell at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Kevin Campbell at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Tim Passmore at Hoosier Made Tim Passmore at Hoosier Made "Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour" at IDIA Lab Mazelle Rollins, Muncie Artists Guild Mazelle Rollins, Muncie Artists Guild Anna Owens with the Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co. Anna Owens with the Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co. Joel Weir with the Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co. Joel Weir with the Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co.

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    111 Arts Gallery will be having a celebration of art. There will be Mr. Flashmachine tattoo specials from this iconic set starting with set one for the month of March. Stop in, get tattooed, view the museum, and learn the tattoo history of Muncie, Indiana or even the world! 

    Art at the Murray
    405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
    Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) presents: Nothing To See Hear.  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. 5-8pm. 

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Join us for First Thursday on March 5 from 5 - 8 pm for our monthly First Thursday arts walk! This month is also our Winter Celebration, celebrating live performances and visual art from our winter semester students. Bring some sunglasses to decorate and make a free Swiftie bracelet with local artist Debra Gindhart Dragoo. All beads and supplies (except for sunglasses) are provided. Vendors, displays, and performances are all located in the 1st floor Colonnade Room.

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company to present an exhibition of Kevin Campbell’s Puzzle Project, 5-8pm. 

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company will open Kevin Campbell: The Puzzle Project, Thursday March, 5 – 8 pm, featuring groupings of puzzle pieces that the artist cuts from plywood and paints individually.  Each grouping has a place in a much larger puzzle that could be assembled if all the pieces were brought together.  The Puzzle Project is a work of art with no edges, so it can be added to and grow indefinitely.  The exhibit will be anchored by a composite image of what the entire puzzle would look like if fully assembled.  Throughout the evening, Campbell will be on hand to engage with viewers and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. 

    At 6:15 Campbell will speak about the project and how it has evolved since he began in 1994.

    All the puzzle groupings express the interconnectedness of the natural world.  Each individual piece is “inherently part of something larger than itself,” says Campbell, speaking about the idea that has driven his art for decades.  “As it grows, pieces and groups of pieces are separated and treated as individual works of art.”  These groups will be hung and for sale in the Gordy gallery.  Those who own a piece of the Puzzle Project will forever have a place in the larger composition. 

    “Works of art are often referred to as ‘pieces of art,’” says Gordy owner Carl Schafer.  “For Kevin Campbell, this is literally true.  He is making only one work of art that has many pieces. Campbell has placed no boundaries on his single work of art.  It can continue forever and each piece will always have its place.” 

    The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through March 28, 2026. 

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, enlarges and digitally restores photographs restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. 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

    Hoosier Made
    108 S. Walnut
    We’re excited to feature Tim Passmoreat Hoosier Made inside the historic Patterson Block Building for First Thursday! Tim’s handcrafted wood pieces showcase incredible craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep appreciation for natural materials. During the evening, Tim will be demonstrating how his artwork is made, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at his process and the skill that goes into every piece. Join us for First Thursday from 5-8pm, and meet Tim, see his beautiful creations up close, and experience local artistry in action. Hoosier Made will be open late until 8PM for the event!

    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 February 5, from 5–8 p.m., at the ECAP Downtown Space, 306 South Walnut Street. In addition, IDIA Lab will present virtual reality experiences from Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour, first launched during Summer ArtsWalk. Using your mobile device as a window into the past, you can explore immersive 3D reconstructions of several historic downtown landmarks, including the Wysor Block Building, the Wysor Grand Opera House, and the former Delaware County Courthouse—right on their original sites. This project is made possible through the support of Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation. Stop by and visit us!

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    Mazelle Rollins is the Muncie Artists Guild’s Artist of the Month for March 2026.

    Artist Statement – Mazelle Rollins
    My work begins with a simple question: what remains when everything else falls away?

    Through oil, watercolor, and mixed media, I build layered textures and organic forms that reflect memory, resilience, and lived experience. 

    Long before I fully believed in myself, others-including my mother- named me an artist, and that faith still moves through my work. After graduating from Ball State University and spending more than seventeen years in graphic design, I bring both practiced skill and intuitive listening to each piece. I invite viewers to slow down, look closer, and discover what their own heart recognizes.

    Mazelle's work will be on display at the following locations: Rosebud Coffee House, The Patterson Building, Old National Bank, Haul N’ Oats

    The Songwriter Sessions
    Elm Street Brewing Co.
    519 North Elm St.
    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 March event features Anna Owens and Joel Weir, both from Indianapolis. You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

    Tags: painting, drawing, exhibitions, photography, design, jewelry, fashion, first thursday
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/11498
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Apr 2, 2026

Thursday

  • Urban Stitch Studio Art at the Murray Art at the Murray, 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 Maya Doss at MuncieArts Muncie Makers Market April's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    Urban Stitch Studio Urban Stitch Studio Art at the Murray Art at the Murray Art at the Murray, Art at the Murray, "Hobo Xmas" by Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) Molly Carver at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Molly Carver at Cornerstone Center for the Arts MCHS AP Art Exhibition at the ECAP Gallery MCHS AP Art Exhibition at the ECAP Gallery Margie Prim at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Margie Prim at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Idia Lab at the ECAP Gallery Idia Lab at the ECAP Gallery Geode Slicing Event at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Geode Slicing Event at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Stephen M. Millben II - Boondoxxink at Madjax Stephen M. Millben II - Boondoxxink at Madjax Jennie Irving, Muncie Artists Guild's Jennie Irving, Muncie Artists Guild's "Artist of the Month" Maya Doss at MuncieArts Maya Doss at MuncieArts Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market

    Urban Stitch Studio | First Thursday Artswalk, April 2nd
    This First Thursday, Urban Stitch Studio is taking over downtown Muncie, activating alleys, façades, and open lots across four cardinal zones to showcase art, design, and community creativity from Ball State students and local Muncie artists alike.

    The South Group is transforming the alleyway near DeFur Voran into an outdoor gallery, featuring a curated mix of student and local artwork alongside updated renderings of their alleyway intervention designs, including an elevated platform and perforated metal panel installations envisioned to make the alley a vibrant, connective urban space.

    The North Group is previewing an exciting façade concept for the south side of Washington Square, a painted mural paired with a lightweight steel grid and layered circular discs designed to create a shifting pointillist effect as light and seasons change. Climbing roses will eventually weave through the structure, adding a living layer to the work. A full-scale mockup will be on display, and the team is eager to gather feedback from the community on this early-stage concept.

    To the East and West, the energy spills into the open lots across from Dave's Alley and beside Carnegie Library, where live music and an open mic will keep the night alive. Come perform, come listen, come soak it in.

    There will also be a main art gallery located at 306 S Walnut st. We will be featuring Muncie Central's AP Art Class's portfolios as apart of our exhibition along with many other artists.

    This is art in the wild. Come explore, engage, and help shape the future of downtown Muncie.

    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!

    Tags: exhibitions, drawing, painting, photography, design, metalworking, jewelry, first thursday, downtown
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/11616
    Author: Natalie Phillips

May 7, 2026

Thursday

  • 111 Arts Gallery Pop-up Gallery Art at the Murray Dunckel Haus Photography at Art at the Murray Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) at Art at the Murray Burris School at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Terri Best at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Stripped Axles Robotics at the ECAP Gallery Stripped Axles Robotics at the ECAP Gallery Kat Edwards at Fox and Sparrow Tattoo Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. IDIA Lab Geode Slicing at Kat's Crystals Jamie Twibell at Made in Muncie Kat Peace at Madjax Dennie Mann, Muncie Artists Guild Dennie Mann, Muncie Artists Guild Eryn Hume at MuncieArts Muncie Makers Market Community Collage Album at the Record Parlor of Muncie Kerry Shaw at at Roho's Kerry Shaw at at Roho's May's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    111 Arts Gallery Pop-up Gallery 111 Arts Gallery Pop-up Gallery Art at the Murray Art at the Murray Dunckel Haus Photography at Art at the Murray Dunckel Haus Photography at Art at the Murray Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) at Art at the Murray Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) at Art at the Murray Burris School at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Burris School at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Terri Best at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Terri Best at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Stripped Axles Robotics at the ECAP Gallery Stripped Axles Robotics at the ECAP Gallery Stripped Axles Robotics at the ECAP Gallery Stripped Axles Robotics at the ECAP Gallery Kat Edwards at Fox and Sparrow Tattoo Kat Edwards at Fox and Sparrow Tattoo Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. IDIA Lab IDIA Lab Geode Slicing at Kat's Crystals Geode Slicing at Kat's Crystals Jamie Twibell at Made in Muncie Jamie Twibell at Made in Muncie Kat Peace at Madjax Kat Peace at Madjax Dennie Mann, Muncie Artists Guild Dennie Mann, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month" Dennie Mann, Muncie Artists Guild Dennie Mann, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month" Eryn Hume at MuncieArts Eryn Hume at MuncieArts Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Community Collage Album at the Record Parlor of Muncie Community Collage Album at the Record Parlor of Muncie Kerry Shaw at at Roho's Kerry Shaw at at Roho's Kerry Shaw at at Roho's Kerry Shaw at at Roho's

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    Hey First Thursday, until June we will be hosting a pop-up flea market. This May 7th, we will have several vendors of odd outsider and folk art, lowbrow, VHS, books, magazines, art, collectibles, and prints. Come out and party to the alternative!

    Art at the Murray
    405 S. Walnut (upstairs)
    The third floor at ART at the Murray is where the action is this month! Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie) will feature a new selection of photographs, with treats and libations served, while Dunckel Haus Photography opens their studio with special prints and copies of their debut first-edition book My Life Without Me In It. Kerry Shaw’s studio will be open, and Cassie Dunmyer will have her studio open with new work on display along with a restock of prints and cards. 

    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, featuring artwork by local artist Terri Best, live music from Nash Hammond, and shop from local artist vendors. This month also highlights a special collaboration with Burris Laboratory School, where middle school students transformed broken violins and cellos into creative works of art with Artist in Residence Debra Gindhart Dragoo, exploring sustainability and community impact. 

    ECAP Gallery
    306 S. Walnut
    Stripped Axles Robotics will be showcasing their VEX Robotics teams work thanks to a shared space provided by the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning. Students from four local teams (ages 7-18) will be on hand to share their robots, explain what they’ve been building, and give the community a closer look at the creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork behind competitive robotics. Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate these hardworking students!

    Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
    304 S. Walnut
    Our doors open 1pm-8pm with walk-in availability for your next tattoo. We are happy to be hosting Guest Artist and BSU Graduate, Kat Edwards. Kat will be displaying her art work from 5pm-8pm as well as joining us for a fun day of tattooing. 

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    Gallery party from 5:00 to 8:00 for Color & Form: Paintings by Margie Prim and Pottery by Eugene Boyd. These two well-loved Muncie artists will share The Wall at Gordy. Works will be for sale. Refreshments will be served. 

    Idia Lab
    306 S. Walnut St.
    Ball State University’s IDIA Lab, part of the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, will showcase an interactive gesture-based installation during Muncie’s First Thursday on May 7, from 5–8 p.m., at the ECAP Downtown Studios, 306 South Walnut Street. The project uses a live game engine and employs a depth camera to sense a person’s movement, allowing them to puppeteer a 3D character. Stop by and play!

    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. 

    Made in Muncie
    313 S. Walnut
    Made in Muncie will be hosting a show by local artist Jamie Twibell

    Madjax Muncie
    515 E. Main St.
    Muncie-based visual artist and MadJax maker, Kat Peace is April’s featured artist in the TOOLSONG Gallery. The exhibition highlights Peace’s layered, intuitive painting style, working across acrylic and oil to explore the connection between the natural world and the inner one. 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
    The Muncie Artists Guild Artist of the Month for May is Dennie Mann.

    While recovering from major surgery in 2022, Dennie decided to return to painting after a 40-year hiatus. Recovery and retirement have brought time, relaxation, and the opportunity to focus on learning new skills while exploring previously unfamiliar techniques and media. Dennie currently works primarily in oils on stretched canvas. His subjects are landscape and seascape scenes, inspired by breathtakingly beautiful scenes in nature. He is focusing on improving his plein air painting skills.

    Dennie's work will be on display at the following locations: Haul n' Oats, Old National Bank, Rosebud Coffee House, and The Patterson Block

    MuncieArts
    216 E. Main
    MuncieArts Artist Spotlight: Eryn Hume

    Meet Eryn Hume, view her artwork, and learn about her creative process. Eryn Hume is a Muncie-based abstract expressionist artist working with latex and acrylic paint. Through imaginative layering and bold use of color, Eryn's work invites curiosity, blending passion for purpose and accidental discovery. Eryn studied Interior Design and Art at the Art Institute of Chicago and Ball State University. 5-7pm

    Muncie Makers Market
    Corner of Walnut and Adams
    The Muncie Makers Market will be open from 5-8p outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie! Come HUNGRY & Shop SMALL! Everything handmade, homemade, & locally grown!

    Record Parlor of Muncie
    125 E. Charles St., Suite 110
    The Record Parlor of Muncie is continuing an 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!

    RoHo’s Muncie
    308 S. Walnut St.
    Join us for a special evening celebrating local talent as we showcase Kerry Shaw as RoHo’s Artist of the Month! Kerry is a Muncie-based artist with deep roots in the local creative community. With a background in fine art and graphic design from Ringling College of Art and Design and Ball State University, he’s spent decades honing his craft—both professionally and personally. After a successful career with Ball Corporation, Anderson University, and his own firm shawDesign, Kerry now focuses on painting stunning landscapes and portraits. His work is inspired by his travels and time spent painting with groups like the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association, Hoosier Salon, and Tucson Barrio Painters. Stop in, grab a drink, and experience Kerry’s work up close.

    The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street
    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 May event features Pocket Diver (Elia Buss) and Cherry Chub, both from the Muncie area.  

    Urban Stitch
    306 S. Walnut
    Urban Stitch: Designing Connections follows a group of Ball State architecture students as they work to strengthen the connection between campus and downtown. Through collaboration with local businesses, artists, and community leaders—and by activating spaces through events—the studio explores new ways to bring students into the life of downtown Muncie. The result is a set of ideas grounded in real experience, now hopefully moving forward with support from the city and community partners.

    Tags: exhibitions, drawing, painting, photography, design, metalworking, jewelry, body art, first thursday
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/11876
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Jun 4, 2026

Thursday

  • The Spring 2026 Muncie YART 5pm to 8pm @ Canan Commons
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    #YART - A Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October in Downtown Muncie! :) 

    Tags: volunteering, exhibitions, festivals, art festivals, drawing, comics, pen and ink, charcoal drawing, chalk drawing, pastels drawing, painting, acrylic painting, enamel paint, oil painting, watercolor, gouache, printmaking, woodcut, lithography, photography, computer art, webcomics, 3d digital art, design, ceramics and glass, ceramics, glasswork, glass blowing, stained glass, pottery, sculpture, textile crafts, macramé, knitting, quilting, embroidery, patchwork, needlepoint, tie-dye, flower crafts, leatherwork, mixed media, paper crafts, decoupage, papercraft, papier-mâché, woodworking, stone crafts, metalworking, metal casting, jewelry, downtown, mosaic, team building, first thursday, food and drink, caricature, outdoor events, polymer clay, arts walk, yart, aerosol, shopping, empowerment, landscape painting, sharing economy, digital arts, audience participation, face painting, airbrush, showcase, spring, art education, flower pot, garden crafts, glass painting, parks, assemblage, masks, miss moth, nightlife, art trading cards, community development, educational demonstrations, happenings, food trucks, local merchandise, public art, community enhancement projects, brink of summer, torchworking, sewing, brink of summer arts walk, muncie downtown development partnership
    Source: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Muncie-Yart/156725934394407
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/11578
    Author: Miss Moth
  • Brink of Summer Artswalk Flower Hour Steamroller Printmaking DWNTWN Idol 111 Arts Gallery America in 250 Wishwall Project Art @ the Murray Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Idia Lab at Harmony Movement Studio Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Made in Muncie Made in Muncie Debra Gindhart Dragoo at Madjax Muncie Muncie Artists Guild Muncie Artists Guild NonProfit Support Network Roho's Muncie Roho's Muncie Muncie YART Brink of Summer Artswalk (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Muncie, Indiana
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    Brink of Summer ArtsWalk 
    Downtown Muncie Announces Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour on June 4

    Special edition of First Thursday to feature Flower Hour, Steamroller Printmaking, YART, live music, and more

    Downtown Muncie's most-anticipated spring evening returns on Thursday, June 4, 2026 — the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour.

    Presented by the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour runs from 5–8 p.m.

    A special edition of the monthly First Thursday series, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk is a community-wide celebration of the arts, local makers, and the vibrant culture of Downtown Muncie. This year's event features an expanded lineup of programming for attendees of all ages.

    Flower Hour, presented by Wise Country Market with flowers provided by Normandy Flower Shop, invites participants to explore Downtown Muncie and collect blooms from 10 different locations to build their own one-of-a-kind bouquet.

    You can purchase Flower Hour tickets in advance online or day-of at the event. Physical, printed tickets allow you to start your Flower Hour journey, and they can be picked up, if you purchased them online, or purchased in-person at the DWNTWN tent at the corner of Walnut and Charles Street.

    Another highlight of this year's event is the Steamroller Printmaking Experience, produced by Tribune Showprint with a roller provided by MacAllister Rentals. Local and regional printmakers will create oversized prints using a steamroller as a press, and community members are invited to participate using pre-made blocks.

    Additional programming throughout the evening includes:
    -YART — a yard sale for art — where a wide variety of local makers and artisans offer original works priced under $40, located at the 400 block of Walnut St. and Canan Commons.
    -Art exhibits and galleries throughout Downtown will feature local and visiting artists working in a variety of media.
    -Round 1 of DWNTWN IDOL will also take place, giving performers the opportunity to advance to the finals at the fall ArtsWalk in October. 20 Contestants will compete for 10 of the finalist spots on the Canan Commons Stage from 5:30-7:30pm. Auditions for Round 2 begin June 5th. The winner of the final round will receive: $500 cash, a trophy, additional community performance opportunities, a one-hour photoshoot from Kishel Photography, professional skin prep, airbrush make up with lashes, and hair style for the photo shoot by Kara Leigh Robinson, an overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriott,  and bragging rights as Muncie’s top performer!
    -Live music and dance performances, food trucks, and local dining round out the evening.

    "Brink of Summer ArtsWalk is one of our favorite nights of the year — it's a true celebration of what makes Downtown Muncie special," said Amanda Holmquist, Executive Director of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. "There's genuinely something for everyone."

    For more information, visit downtownmuncie.org/artswalk-flowerhour.

    To purchase Flower Hour tickets in advance, visit eventbrite.com/e/flower-hour-tickets-1987554985465

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    We will be hosting a big pop-up flea market featuring local artists and junk store junkies! We will also be tattooing walk-ins all day with a special guest. 5-8pm. 

    America in 250: National Participatory Wishwall Project for Muncie, Indiana
    Dave’s Alley
    June and July’s First Thursday

    What is your hope for America?
    America's story is complicated, but participating in a national 250th mile marker doesn't have to be. The communities Muncie and Anderson are participating in two part / two cities national Wishwall Clothesline Project, in partnership with History Made by Us, Civic Season, and the National Museum of American History and in collaboration with other communities across the United States. 

    In partnership with the VORE Arts Fund & Muncie Arts, the Anderson Museum of Art is coordinating an America in 250 Wishwall Clothesline Project for Muncie, Indiana, which will be archived here: Wish Walls for America's 250th

    How do I participate?
    Attend June & July’s First Thursday Celebrations in Muncie
    Part I: Submit one-page "Dear America" letters with portraits or art

    June 4th, 5-8pm, Brink of Summer Artswalk, Dave's Alley-Downtown Muncie 
    Part II:  Experience "Dear America" letters displayed on a clothesline 

    July 2nd, 5-8pm, July’s First Thursday, Dave's Alley-Downtown Muncie

    Art @ the Murray
    405 S. Walnut 
    Seven artists welcome you to peruse their art in this unique downtown venue! The Foyer Gallery has a new exhibit titled Django Jams by Dan Wright, signed watercolor prints curated from his upcoming book. See the behind the scenes process of Carrie Wright's work on her huge immersive silk art installation. Upstairs, Dunckel Haus Photography is selling their latest photo book along with several prints. Kerry Shaw's walls are overflowing with exemplary oil paintings. Cassie Dunmyer has a full studio of work to peruse and a few special sale items too. Kat Peace is newly located in Suite 303 with a curated selection of her recent works for sale. Gallery Flaneur is exhibiting photographs by Andie Mourey and Mark Sawrie. Refreshments served!

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Join us at Cornerstone in the1st Floor Colonnade from 5-8pm for our monthly First Thursday arts walk. Check out artwork by local artists from the Muncie Queer Alliance, shop from local vendors, and help celebrate the work of our spring semester students from ceramics and sewn pillows to vocal and dance performances. 

    The Gathering Place
    125 E. Charles
    Stop in and take a look around to see if our space fits your needs for your next gathering! The Gathering Place provides a small intimate space for you and your guests to gather to celebrate all of life’s special moments. 

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    First Thursday opening reception for Brian Gordy, Watercolors, Thursday, June 4th, 5 - 8 pm

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will celebrate the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk with an opening reception for Watercolors by Brian Gordy, one of Indiana’s most accomplished watercolor painters. Brian and his wife Genny Gordy established Gordy Fine Art and Framing and this is his first solo exhibition at the gallery since 2023. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

    At 6:15 Gordy will give an informal talk about his work

    “Brian Gordy’s paintings remain central to the identity and legacy of this gallery,” said owners Barbara and Carl Schafer. “His work reflects decades of observation of the natural world and a deep understanding of watercolor as a medium.”

    A signature member of the American Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Watercolor Society of Indiana, and the Red River Watercolor Society, Gordy has exhibited throughout the United States and earned numerous awards for his paintings. His work is included in the permanent collections of Minnetrista, the Sheldon Swope Art Museum, and the Richmond Art Museum. He has also received the designation of Indiana Artisan for his paintings.

    Throughout his career, Gordy has painted the rivers, wetlands, forests, and wildlife of the Midwest. His celebrated series of turtle paintings continues to evolve as an exploration of light, movement, resilience, and ecological balance. “The subject of water in nature is an overarching theme in my work,” said Gordy. “I think of it as a theater where reflections, living forms, and shifting surfaces interact in ways that constantly surprise me as a painter.”

    The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through August 29, 2026.

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. 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

    Harmony Movement Studio
    312 E. Main
    Harmony Movement Studio will be hosting a swing dance open house during Artswalk. We are having a free class from 6-8pm. 

    Idia Lab at Harmony Movement Studio
    312 E. Main St.
    Ball State University’s IDIA Lab / Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning will showcase an interactive gesture-based artwork during the Muncie Brink of Summer Arts Walk on June 4, from 5–8 p.m., at the Harmony Movement Studio, 312 E Main St, Muncie, IN. The project uses a live game engine and a depth camera to sense a performer's movement, allowing visitors to puppeteer a 3D character. Stop by, DANCE, and play!

    Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
    111 E Adams St 
    Join us at Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities, 111 E Adams St , for a wide selection of local art and handmade merchandise! For ArtsWalk, we are offering 11% off your entire in-store purchase. Just show this flyer at checkout to receive your discount! 

    Made in Muncie
    313 S. Walnut
    Made in Muncie will be hosting a show by local artist Jamie Twibell.

    Madjax Muncie
    515 E. Main St.
    Join us for June First Thursday at MadJax from 5–8 PM featuring a new TOOLSONG Gallery exhibition by Debra Gindhart Dragoo and the NEA Big Read Celebration with Muncie Public Library. Explore art, makers, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, food history, community booths, giveaways, and family-friendly fun inspired by this year’s Big Read themes of food, family, memory, and tradition. Enjoy live music from Matt Osborne in the MadJax Courtyard at 7 PM, grab dinner from The Dog Show, and stop by Guardian Brewing Co. for local craft beer and drinks throughout the evening. Free and open to all.

    “Pretty Faces and Flowers w/Words” TOOLSONG Gallery
    Debra Gindhart Dragoo is a longtime First Thursday fixture in downtown Muncie. Twenty-five years creating as a painter, jewelry designer, installation exhibits, public artist, community curator, and arts advocate. Former visual arts educator and long-standing community arts program developer. Gindhart’s aerosol work has been shown locally, in Indianapolis, and sold nationally as well as internationally. She discovered spray can paintings in a gallery setting fifteen years ago. Her aerosol inspirations come from Banksy, and Mr. Brainwash. Her art is often social commentary with techniques of collage and assemblage art.

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    The Muncie Artists Guild Artist of the Month for June 2026 is Stephen Milben II. 

    Stephen's Bio:
    I am a visual artist based in Muncie, Indiana. A graduate of Ball State University with a BFA in Graphic Design, I have developed a distinctive artistic voice shaped by my experiences, while living and working across the country.

    Stephen's work will be for sale and on display at Old National Bank and Haul n’ Oats

    Muncie Makers Market
    Corner of Walnut and Adams
    Come HUNGRY to the Muncie Makers Market - everything is homemade, handmade, & locally grown! On the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut, 5-8pm!

    Nonprofit Support Network 
    302 E. Jackson St.
    We're opening the doors to our new space and inviting you in!

    4-6 p.m./ Ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m.

    Come see the new space, connect with others in the community and learn more about the ways we continue to support nonprofits across Muncie and Delaware County.  We are excited to show off art from 3 local artists in the new space!

    Snacks will be available through the evening. 

    RoHo’s Muncie
    308 S. Walnut St.
    Join us for a special evening celebrating local talent as we showcase Larry Fentz as RoHo’s Artist of the Month!

    Larry Fentz is a local Indiana artist who has pursued watercolor painting for over 50 years. He is considered a contemporary transparent watercolor artist with a style between impressionism and realism.

    Larry worked as a professional airbrush artist and inker for Jim Davis and the worldwide “Garfield" comic strip and merchandising art, for over 33 years.

    He is a member of the Hoosier Art Salon, The Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA), A “Signature Member” of the Watercolor Society of Indiana (WSI) and a “Lifetime Signature Member” of the Whiskey Painters of America (WPA). The WPA is a unique and exclusive miniature watercolor society with only 150 members worldwide that must use some sort of alcoholic spirits to paint their 4x5” works of art.

    Larry has exhibited in numerous shows including Indiana, Ohio, Vermont, Oklahoma and Florida including the Indianapolis Museum of Art with WSI. He is also published in the Feb. 2021 issue of the Watercolor Artist Magazine with his Whiskey Paintings and the advantages of sketching and painting in miniature.

    Contact:
    LARRY FENTZ, WPA,WSI
    Larry [at] larryfentz.com
    larryfentz.com

    The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing
    519 N. Elm
    The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co 519 North Elm Street
    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 June event features two Indianapolis based artists, Tay Bronson and Todd Ballard.  You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

    YART
    Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut St.
    YART is a HUGE Yard Sale for Art at Canan Commons on Walnut Street from 5-8pm! All NEW Art! 150+ Local Artists together OUTDOORS in Downtown Muncie! All Art UNDER $40!

    Tags: exhibitions, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, computer art, design, jewelry, body art, fashion, first thursday, arts walk, brink of summer arts walk, brink of summer, downtown
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/11976
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Jul 2, 2026

Thursday

  • 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 July's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    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 here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

    Tags: first thursday, exhibitions, downtown
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/12029
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Aug 6, 2026

Thursday

  • 111 Arts Gallery Art @ the Murray Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts Madjax Madjax Madjax Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Record Parlor of Muncie Savage's Savage's Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street August's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    111 Arts Gallery is doing a tattoo flash special. $60 all day all Garfield imagery, in celebration of being in Muncie and Madjax’s Garfield Show. 1-8pm tattooing, all day specials, and art show 5-8pm. 

    Art at the Murray
    405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
    All are welcome in our open studios! The second floor Foyer Gallery is exhibiting the work of former nationally syndicated cartoonist Dan Wright. All prints are framed, signed and for sale! Carrie Wright has a 1/17th scale model of her massive 7 DAYS immersive installation hanging, a great way to better understand the inner workings of such a massive undertaking. Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) is exhibiting photographs from several different projects; all art work will be discounted 25% and candy cigarettes are free! Cassie Dunmyer in suite 308 is exhibiting both recent and past works, and Dunckelhaus Photography welcomes you to suite 305 to peruse their gorgeous corner shooting studio. 

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Join us for an exciting evening as First Thursday returns with our Summer Celebration and a special partnership with Madjax's The Great Garfield Art Show! Main Street between Cornerstone and Madjax will be closed to vehicle traffic, creating a vibrant community space filled with: live music (featuring Kdøg, Eartherial, & S.I.K.), local vendors, food, and fun. Inside Cornerstone, be sure to browse our local vendors and work from our summer students on the 1st floor and enjoy the beautiful artwork of Leslie Price in the Judith Barnes Gallery located on the 2nd floor. Attached images: Photo by Leslie Price & Kdøg

    Madjax Muncie
    515 E. Main St.
    Celebrate everyone's favorite lasagna-loving cat during The Great Garfield Art Show, hosted by Bootleg Muncie on the first floor of MadJax Maker Force! Explore original Garfield-inspired artwork created by local artists, browse and purchase vintage Garfield collectibles, and enjoy interactive displays and photo opportunities, including Garfield statues from the Garfield Trail. 

    Feeling hungry? Sign up for the Lasagna Eating Contest at 7:30 pm for just $5. 

    Main Street between Cornerstone Center for the Arts and MadJax will be closed to vehicle traffic, transforming the block into a vibrant community gathering space featuring live music, local vendors, food, and plenty of First Thursday fun.

    Wrap up your night under the stars for the Courtyard Summer Concert series performance by John Beatrice Band beginning at 7:00 pm. Guardian Brewing Company will be open throughout the evening with food and drinks available for purchase. 

    Muncie Makers Market
    Corner of Walnut and Adams
    Come out to First Thursday for Summer Shopping with the Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market! Fresh Homemade Food, Handmade Art, & Locally Grown Produce/Plants! We'll be outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut from 5-8p on Thursday, August 6th. The Pie Lady WILL be there!

    Record Parlor of Muncie
    125 E. Charles St., Suite 110
    The Record Parlor of Muncie is continuing an 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!

    Savage's Ale House (21+) 
    127 N. High
    Our August artist is Jessi Ireland. We will be available for First Thursday hours (but only for those who are 21+ with an I.D.) This showcase will remain hung up through August and available to view/purchase during normal business hours.

    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 August event features Chris Wolf from Indy and Scott Eckart from Fortville.  You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

     

    Tags: first thursday, downtown, tattoo, comics, muncie makers market, open mic, singer songwriter
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/12174
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Sep 3, 2026

Thursday

  • 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Debra Gindhart Dragoo at Cornerstone Center for the Arts DWNTWN Idol Round 2 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Carol Strock Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Daniel Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Ellen Leigh at Madjax Jerry Wire for Muncie Artists Guild Community Collage at the Record Parlor of Muncie Leslie Price at Roho's Brad Brunsman at Savage's Alehouse September's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown
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    111 Arts Gallery 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Art at the Murray Debra Gindhart Dragoo at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Debra Gindhart Dragoo at Cornerstone Center for the Arts DWNTWN Idol Round 2 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts DWNTWN Idol Round 2 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Carol Strock Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Carol Strock Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Daniel Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Daniel Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Ellen Leigh at Madjax Ellen Leigh at Madjax Jerry Wire for Muncie Artists Guild Jerry Wire for Muncie Artists Guild Community Collage at the Record Parlor of Muncie Community Collage at the Record Parlor of Muncie Leslie Price at Roho's Leslie Price at Roho's Brad Brunsman at Savage's Alehouse Brad Brunsman at Savage's Alehouse

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    111 Arts Gallery is doing a tattoo flash special. Discounted tattoos all day all Garfield imagery, in celebration of being in Muncie. 1-8pm tattooing, all day specials, and art show 5-8pm. 

    Art at the Murray
    405 S. Walnut
    Open 5-8pm
    Come see behind the scenes where local art is made every day! Open third floor studios include the debut of Kat Peace's new solo space in suite 303, Duncklehaus Photography in the lovely corner suite #305, and Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) down the hall in suite 310. Don't forget to stop by on your way upstairs to see what Carrie Wright is up to on the second level. 

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Join us for an eclectic evening at Cornerstone for First Thursday! Explore Debra Gindhart Dragoo’s exhibition, SILVERED: Pretty Faces Twenty Years Later, and shop from local vendors on the second floor from 5–8 PM. 

    Then, from 6–8 PM, head down to the first-floor E.B. Ball Auditorium for DWNTWN IDOL Round 2 performances! Dwntwn Idol Round 2 has been rescheduled and will be a part of September's First Thursday! Twenty talented contestants are hitting the stage, and only ten will move on to the Finale. Come cheer them on! This event is FREE to attend. 6–8 PM. Cornerstone Center for the Arts, E.B. Ball Auditorium Stage. Sponsor: City of Muncie.

    Come for the art, stay for the music, and support local artists and vendors along the way.

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will open a new exhibition of paintings by Carol Strock Wasson and photographs by her son Daniel Wasson. The show’s title, Landscape  refers to the depiction of the land in their art.  It also refers to their family business, Wasson Nursery, where they have spent a lifetime creating landscapes for their customers. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

    At 6:15 The Artists will give an informal talk about their work

    Carol Strock Wasson is a well-known and much-loved artist and teacher with an active studio in Union City, Indiana.  She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, a Master Pastelist of the Chicago Pastel Painters, a Signature Member of American Women Artists, and enjoys Eminent Status with the International Association of Pastel Societies. She exhibits widely in Indiana with the Indiana Plein-Air Painters Association and the Hoosier Salon.

    Daniel Wasson is Owner/President of Landscape Services Div. Wasson Nursery Inc.

    This exhibition will be the first time their artistic work has been shown together. “For decades,” say Carol and Daniel, “our family has worked with the landscape—designing it, caring for it, and living among it. Through painting and photography, we continue that relationship, exploring the changing light, quiet beauty, and enduring character of the places we call home. We hope these images invite you to slow down, look closely, and experience the landscape as we do.”

    The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through October 31, 2026.

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. 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.
    Ever wondered what's inside MadJax? Make plans to visit on Thursday, September 3, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at MadJax Maker Force, 515 E. Main St., for Explore MadJax, a building-wide open house and a chance to see more of what happens inside one of downtown Muncie's most unique spaces. Visitors are invited to wander the building, peek inside open studios and workspaces, and meet the artists, makers, entrepreneurs, businesses, nonprofits, and professionals who call MadJax home. Guided tours will also be available throughout the evening for those who want to learn more about the building and the many ways people use MadJax.  You'll also have the chance to meet community organizations that regularly use MadJax for meetings, programs, classes, and events, including Muncie Arts & Culture Council, Muncie Queer Alliance, BSU Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, Rooted & Rising, Muncie Astronomy Club, Muncie Public Library, and Muncie Camera Club. The evening will also feature a new exhibition in TOOLSONG Gallery featuring artist Ellen Leigh and live music from Foxxy in the MadJax Courtyard. Make a night of it and stop by Guardian Brewing Co. dinner, drinks, and half-off appetizers. 

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    As the Best of Show Winner of the Muncie Artists Guild’s Annual Show, JERRY WIRE is the featured Artist of the Month for September 2026. Jerry taught art at Muncie Community Schools for over 30 years and volunteered at Minnetrista on various projects after he retired. His grandfather’s oil paintings influenced his youth. He designed the Madison Heights school shield that was installed on the gymnasium wall and did set designs for plays while in school. His main interest is in art history and the study of men and women over the ages of Western Civilization, their interpretation of life, and how they handled their subjects. He does both two- and three-dimensional projects. His projects include charcoal and pastels, oils, acrylic portraits, ceramics, throwing, terra-cotta, papier-mâché, kites, mosaics, weaving, hyper-tufa garden sculptures, and printmaking.

    Jerry's artwork will be on display at Old National Bank, The Patterson Bldg., and at Rosebud Cafe.

    Muncie Makers Market
    Adams and Walnut
    Makers Market is setting up for the September First Thursday - and every First Thursday - in our usual location:

    It's all Homemade, Handmade, & Locally Grown at the Muncie Makers Market! 5-8p, First Thursday, outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie!

    Record Parlor of Muncie
    125 E. Charles St., Suite 110
    Stop by Record Parlor of Muncie between 6 and 8 on First Thursday to record your part of the Community Collage! We will have a small recording station set up with a handful of instruments. Come and record something (regardless of skill or talent) and we will take all of the parts and mix them into a song/songs to be shared with the community.

    RoHo’s Muncie
    308 S. Walnut St.
    Leslie Price is an independent Historic Preservation Specialist in Muncie, Indiana. A graduate of Ball State University, her dedication to the building arts, preserving cultural heritage and the environment is evident in her pursuit of the perfect perspective. Leslie is a photographer, writer, activist, painter and craftsman. She has a unique vision of the evolution of culture, which is reflected in the texture, details and composition of her images. She has been photographing people, events and the national parks for over fifteen years. She has presented solo exhibitions in Davenport, Iowa; Rock Island, Illinois and Muncie, Indiana. She has participated in First Thursday on five occasions previously and was the featured artist in the Judith Barnes Gallery at Cornerstone Center for the Arts last month. Leslie will be our Artist of the Month for September and her works will be on the walls by First Thursday.

    Also at Roho’s
    The Songwriter Sessions at Roho’s
    308 S. Walnut St
    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 RoHo's  308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305 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 September event features Sweet Country & the Dog Biscuits and Sally and Lyn of The Fierce, who along with another band member, Michelle Kinsay, are the hosts of the monthly songwriter event.  You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

    Savage's Ale House (21+) 
    127 N. High
    This month at Savage's we are featuring Brad Brunsman. His art will be up Sept. 1 and remain throughout the month. People can come view/purchase art during normal business hours and obviously, throughout first Thursday, as long as they are 21+ years old. 

    Tags: drawing, exhibitions, painting, photography, design, jewelry, body art, fashion, first thursday
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/12233
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Oct 1, 2026

Thursday

  • Artswalk 2026 111 Arts Gallery Art @ the Murray Cornerstone Center for the Arts Downtown Farm Stand First Merchants Bank Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Idia Lab Made in Muncie Madjax Muncie Artists Guild Muncie Arts Muncie Makers Market Savage's Alehouse Yart Artswalk (Full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown Muncie
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    ArtsWalk Returns to DWNTWN
    October 1 with New AR Features and DWNTWN IDOL Finale

    On Thursday, October 1, downtown Muncie will turn its sidewalks over to the artists, makers, and performers who shape its creative identity. ArtsWalk is a special edition of First Thursday that will run from 5–8 p.m. and give the community a chance to meet the people behind the work. Attendees can browse handmade goods, watch live performances, and explore augmented reality glimpses of the buildings that once stood along the same streets.

    This year's ArtsWalk features an expanded Echoes of Muncie augmented reality experience, created by Ball State University's IDIA Lab students and faculty. Using their phones, guests can step back in time and see former downtown buildings in their original glory. New this year, the Rivoli Theatre and Ball Stores buildings join the Wysor Building, Wysor Grand Opera House, and Delaware County Courthouse in the immersive experience, made possible with support from the Ball Brothers Foundation.

    Art lovers won’t want to miss YART at Canan Commons, a “yard sale for art” featuring one-of-a-kind, handmade finds from local makers and artisans, all priced under $40. Local and visiting artisans will also showcase their work in various media at Cornerstone, Gordy, and other galleries throughout downtown.

    The evening builds to the DWNTWN IDOL Finale at 6 p.m. on the Canan Commons stage, where 20 finalists from two rounds of competition will sing for the crown, a $500 cash prize, and more. The crowd gets a say too — attendees can cast a live People's Choice vote for their favorite performer while a judging panel determines the overall winner. The finale is sponsored by the City of Muncie, with support for the stage provided by Ball State University. 

    Fan-favorite Soup Crawl returns as well, organized by PrimeTrust FCU and benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Guests can purchase a ticket to sample a variety of incredible soups from local restaurants as they make their way through downtown. Food trucks will round out the food and drink offerings alongside downtown's local eateries. Because ArtsWalk takes place within the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), guests can enjoy their favorite beverages from participating restaurants and vendors as they explore the event.

    "ArtsWalk is one of our favorite nights of the year because it puts the creativity of this community on full display," said Amanda Holmquist, Executive Director of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. “This event gives people a reason to come check out how much talent is here in Muncie. You don't have to leave town to find good art and fun experiences.”

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    111 Arts Gallery will be doing both a flea market and an art show featuring the art of Ivan Harmon.

    Art @ the Murray
    405 S. Walnut
    Alongside her open art studio, Cassie Dunmyer will have honey from Two Roots Homestead. Gallery Flaneur, aka Mark Sawrie, is hosting two guest photographers, Amelia Morris & Cary Benbow, alongside his own, plus treats & libations. Kat Peace flings open her Suite 303 door and Dunckel Haus Photography welcomes you to their corner studio in 305. Carrie Wright has exciting developments with her massive immersive art installation. Hope to see you upstairs at the Murray! 

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Make Cornerstone one of your stops! We will be showcasing work by the Muncie Artists Guild in our 2nd-floor gallery, along with local artisan vendors on the 2nd floor. Outside, Main Street will be closed with food trucks, additional vendors, and our 2nd free 6X6 Create Night! And don’t forget—we are also a stop on the Soup Crawl!

    Downtown Farm Stand
    125 E. Main
    The Downtown Farm Stand, the home of Hoosier Crispy Pizza at 125 E Main St will offer a buffet to sample several types of pizza for one price, from 4:00 - 7:30 pm. Really crispy, light, thin, sourdough crust pizza in Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Great pizza. Great Value. It's all about the dough!

    First Merchants Bank
    First Merchants Employee Parking Lot
    Corner of Jackson & Jefferson Street
    FWC Fall Social and Vendor Market. Join Us for an Evening of Community, Family Fun and Small Business Shopping from 5- 7:30 PM. There will be Live Music, Food Trucks, Local Vendors, Door Prizes, Family-Friendly Activities, and Community Engagement Opportunities. This year's event will be bigger and better than ever. With multiple attractions happening throughout downtown, we anticipate strong attendance and great exposure for participating businesses!

    Gallery 306 
    306 S. Walnut 
    Explore Ball State’s Architecture Thesis student investigations from the first 6 weeks of the semester. The community is invited to feedback during a gallery style showcase of work during the October’s first Thursday. This exploratory work is from the following design studios:
    Ana de Brea, Advisor: Pre-Thesis Conceptual and Physical Platforms
    Olon Dotson, Shima Daiani, Advisor: Worship Center Master Plan
    Sanford Garner, Advisor: INDY Design Projects 
    Leigh House, Advisor: Spaces of Reverie
    Sarah Keogh, Advisor: Building Collage
    Kevin Klinger, Advisor: Muncie DWNTWN Rules…
    Rod Underwood, Advisor: Pre-Thesis Definition

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will hold a party for Landscape an exhibit of paintings by Carol Strock Wasson and photographs by her son Daniel Wasson. This is the first time their artistic work has been shown together.  “For decades,” say Carol and Daniel, “our family has worked with the landscape—designing it, caring for it, and living among it. Through painting and photography, we continue that relationship, exploring the changing light, quiet beauty, and enduring character of the places we call home. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

    IDIA Lab at Ball State University
    Echoes of Muncie: Augmented Reality Architectural Heritage Tour
    The Institute for Digital Intermedia Art / CAP / Ball State University
    Muncie Downtown Development / Ball Brothers Foundation
    Discover the history of downtown Muncie in augmented reality!  Use your mobile device as a window into the past to learn about several historic buildings, including the Ball Stores, RIvoli Theatre, the Wysor Grand Opera House, and the former Delaware County Courthouse, and more - experienced as virtual 3D reconstructions on their former sites. This project is made possible by Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation. Both apps will be available through links here on October 1st. 

    Muncie Downtown Development will have QR code signs at all 5 building locations to download for iPhone or Android phones. There will also be a supporting display at the CAP Walnut Studio at 306 South Walnut.

    The Foundering, an Augmented Reality artwork by John Fillwalk
    An augmented reality artwork by John Fillwalk and IDIA Lab 
    The Institute for Digital Intermedia Art / CAP / Ball State University
    Designed as an evolving series of AR artworks across Muncie, artist John Fillwalk and the IDIA Lab team at Ball State University created this augmented reality installation for Dave’s Alley that enables visitors to use their iPhone to participate in a virtual site-specific art experience, employing animated 3D objects and immersive sound. A QR code will be onsite in the alley to download the experience. This project is made possible by Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation. Download here

    Made in Muncie
    313 S. Walnut
    Made in Muncie will be celebrating our grand reopening at our new location! Join us at 5pm for a ribbon cutting at 407 S Walnut Street with refreshments afterwards. We will also be featuring artwork by Toren Scott and Rachel Kline. Come celebrate our new space with us!

    Madjax Muncie
    515 E. Main St.
    There's lots to see at MadJax during ArtsWalk! Arrangements by Ellen Leigh will continue to be on display in the TOOLSONG Gallery, giving visitors another opportunity to experience this unique exhibition. We’re also excited to welcome Pretty Little Café as they debut MadJax’s brand-new drink cart turned entrepreneur launchpad. It’s the first chance to experience this new addition to MadJax, grab a handcrafted coffee drink, and get a taste of what Pretty Little Café has to offer as they prepare to open their storefront in Albany, Indiana. Main Street will be closed between MadJax and Cornerstone Center for the Arts, creating even more space for First Thursday festivities with live music, food truck vendors, and activities hosted by the East Central Neighborhood Association, including pre-gutted pumpkins for kids to carve or paint, games, candy, toys, books, and more. Head to the MadJax Courtyard from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for live music from Colin Judson and the Judtones. Guardian Brewing Company will be open with half-price appetizers.

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    Juli Dorton is the Muncie Artists Guild’s Featured Artist of the Month for October 2026! 

    "My goal is to portray positive images of people and nature. I hope that my work brings happiness and appreciation of our world.  People, places or objects that have meaning or history in my life are what I find most engaging. I enjoy realism and intricate work. It’s like putting a puzzle together, when all the pieces fit it is a joy."

    MuncieArts Artist Spotlight: Emily Howard
    Muncie Civic Theatre Lobby
    5–7 pm

    Emily Howard, a Ball State University alum, uses everyday objects and experiences to explore deeper themes of the human condition. Drawing from her relationships and personal history, she writes and illustrates as a way of piecing together the rhyme of life. Through intuitive, close observation, she seeks to interpret the complexities of the human experience and uncover meaning in the ordinary.

    Muncie Makers Market
    Corner of Walnut and Adams
    The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! Come hungry! We'll be outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut from 5-8pm at ArtsWalk!

    Savage's Ale House (21+) 
    127 N. High
    “Gatekeeping” by Aaron Roberts: We will be open on First Thursday, during normal business hours for anyone 21+ to come see the the art of Aaron Roberts from BlackSword Alliance His show will remain up throughout October. 

    The Songwriter Sessions
    308 S Walnut St (Roho’s)
    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 RoHo's. The showcase takes place 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 October event features Chris Long and Jared Stonebraker. You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

    YART
    Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut St.
    The Fall 2026 Muncie YART is a Yard Sale for Art - you know what that means, outdoors and affordable! All new Art sold by over 200 Artists with all Art priced under $40! Follow South Walnut Street to Canan Commons and shop 5-8pm at ArtsWalk!

    Tags: drawing, jewelry, metalworking, paper crafts, sculpture, ceramics and glass, design, photography, printmaking, painting, exhibitions, body art, fashion, first thursday, arts walk, yart
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/12325
    Author: Natalie Phillips
  • The Fall 2026 Muncie YART @ ArtsWalk! 5pm to 8pm @ Canan Commons AND South Walnut from Charles to the Roundabout! 500 South Walnut Street
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    Muncie, Indiana – YART is Coming! ❤️ PLEASE SHARE!

     

    YART is a Yard Sale for Art! But don’t think it’s a yard sale like you’ve ever been to before - no rummage! ALL NEW ART! We keep the vibe going by setting up outdoors with super low prices! YART began many decades ago in Muncie, Indiana with a grass roots effort by students from Ball State University. Many U.S. cities have reached out to learn how to organize, and now host, their own YARTs. YART is a true Muncie original gone nation-wide! The Muncie YART is currently held Downtown, at Canan Commons, twice a year, Spring and Fall - the First Thursdays of June and October - and coincides with ArtsWalk. The Fall 2026 Muncie YART is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, October 1st!

     

    Sign up to be a YART Artist for FREE here at this link:

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14g2MEthCBe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

     

    This community art sale, with a goal of making art affordable and accessible to everyone, brings together Artists and Art patrons in a casual and unique setting. The Fall 2026 Muncie YART will be held in conjunction with the 2026 ArtsWalk on Thursday, October 1st, from 5-8p. You can find YART and LIVE music performances at Canan Commons, Muncie's great urban greenspace park and amphitheater by the roundabout on South Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie, Indiana.
     

    All forms of Art are welcome at YART! Art of all kinds, by all kinds of Artists! YART encourages interaction between Artists and the community, hoping to make Art more accessible, especially to those who think they cannot afford to buy Art for themselves and their homes. To this goal, all YART Art will be priced below $40! YART works to enable local creative entrepreneurs and to improve the Muncie economy. Shop local, support independents, enjoy your town!
     

    Want to help us spread the word on Facebook? 🫶 RSVP to the Fall 2026 Muncie YART here:

    https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-2026-muncie-yart/1061894649892807/

     

    The last YART featured over 200 Artists! Each YART Artist will be present throughout YART to meet the public, discuss their Art, handle sales personally, and some Artists will be making Art LIVE at YART! This is a great opportunity to enjoy your family interacting with local culture in a dynamic, lively, and relaxed atmosphere.
     

    The Fall 2026 Muncie YART will feature a wide variety of handmade jewelry, photography, clothing, oil/acrylic/watercolor paintings, ceramics, stuffed animals, drawings, knits, pottery, candles, toys, sculpture, glass, digital art, mosaics, LIVE ART and LIVE MUSIC, and so much more!

     

    Outdoor fun for all ages - YART and ArtsWalk are for the whole family!

     

    Miss Moth (YART Director) and the YART Artists very much thank Cheryl Crowder of the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and the City of Muncie for their generous support! YART is an all-volunteer, zero-budget, community event. THANK YOU!

     

    LIKE Muncie YART on FaceBook & Instagram!

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Muncie-Yart/156725934394407

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    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/12368
    Author: Miss Moth