5 upcoming events with the photography tag

August 9; 4–8 p.m. 

Center Building | Free community event 

Let's weave our community story—one portrait at a time! Bring along something dear to you, whether it's a cherished object, a loved one, or simply yourself, and have your portrait captured by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Each visitor will receive a copy of their portrait to take home, while a curated selection will be featured in our 2025 exhibition, Community Portraits. Join us as we celebrate and share the diverse stories of our community through the lens of Tom Styrkowicz's photography! 

August 10; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
August 11; noon–4 p.m.  

Center Building | Free community event 

Let's weave our community story—one portrait at a time! Bring along something dear to you, whether it's a cherished object, a loved one, or simply yourself, and have your portrait captured by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Each visitor will receive a copy of their portrait to take home, while a curated selection will be featured in our 2025 exhibition, Community Portraits. Join us as we celebrate and share the diverse stories of our community through the lens of Tom Styrkowicz's photography! 

August 11; noon–4 p.m.  

Center Building | Free community event 

Let's weave our community story—one portrait at a time! Bring along something dear to you, whether it's a cherished object, a loved one, or simply yourself, and have your portrait captured by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Each visitor will receive a copy of their portrait to take home, while a curated selection will be featured in our 2025 exhibition, Community Portraits. Join us as we celebrate and share the diverse stories of our community through the lens of Tom Styrkowicz's photography! 

Ball State's School of Art’s Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy presents:

Your Brain on Art: A Lecture with Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

Join us for an evening with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, the authors of Your Brain on Art. Discover the groundbreaking science behind the evolutionary dynamics of art and its impact on our brains and our health. This lecture will illuminate how the arts can profoundly enhance our physical and mental health, foster learning, and build stronger communities.

Join us as we explore:

• The revolutionary field of neuroaesthetics
• Insights from multidisciplinary pioneers like David Byrne, Renée Fleming, and E.O. Wilson
• Compelling stories of how the arts are making a positive impact on daily life

This is not just a call to “bring back the arts.” It’s a call-to-arms for integrating the arts with science and technology to shape a more humane and innovative future. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how the arts are vital to our well-being and societal progress. Be part of this enlightening journey and elevate your understanding of the arts’ transformative power.

Join us for an unforgettable experience and be inspired to see the essential value of the arts in a whole new light!

Arrangements for the appearance of Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen made through Federation Artists.

The School of Art’s Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy presents Your Brain on Art in partnership with Arts Alive!, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Health, the College of Sciences and Humanities, and the College of Communication, Information, and Media.

Got questions? Contact the School of Art at art@bsu.edu or call 765-285-5838 for more information about this event.

#YART is a Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie! All Art priced under $40! The Fall 2024 Muncie YART will be from 5-8p on Thursday, October 3rd during ArtsWalk! 

YART Artist Sign Up is on September 1st on the Muncie YART Facebook page - it's FREE to all Artists! Signing up means you are IN! 

YART has a zero-dollar budget and is proof that community members working together can create a hugely successful and fun experience! Volunteers are sought for the YART Artist Set-Up from 3-5p on October 3rd, show up to HELP, thank you! ♥️