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February 11 February 25 March 10 March 31 April 14 May 12 May 19

Enjoy a fun night out painting with friends at The Fickle Peach in Downtown Muncie. The teacher will guide you step by step to create your own piece of artwork. Each session will feature a different painting. Registration fee includes one workshop, supplies, and a drink of choice provided by The Fickle Peach. Registration is limited and payment at the time of registration is required.

February 13 March 5 April 9 May 7

Satisfy your artistic craving with this fun, relaxing workshop. Our experience instructor will guide you step-by-step to creating a masterpiece that you can call your own!

February 11 February 25 March 10 March 31 April 14 May 12 May 19

Enjoy a fun night out painting with friends at The Fickle Peach in Downtown Muncie. The teacher will guide you step by step to create your own piece of artwork. Each session will feature a different painting. Registration fee includes one workshop, supplies, and a drink of choice provided by The Fickle Peach. Registration is limited and payment at the time of registration is required.

Get ready to laugh with Cornerstone Center for the Arts at the Muncie City Wide Comedy Jam on Saturday, March 12 at Cornerstone’s E.B. Ball Auditorium! It’s March Madness at the Comedy Jam with performances by Big Sean Larkin, Jay Kill, Doug Morgan, and Andrew Frank. The evening will be hosted by Marcus Combs with music by Muncie’s own DJ Goldie and local comedian Unkle Bill.

Tickets are $10 in advance or two for $15 until March 11. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 with doors opening at 7:30 pm and the show starting at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance online at http://www.cornerstonearts.org, at Cornerstone’s second floor desk during normal business hours, or by calling 765-289-9687 or 765-215-5574.

The Muncie City Wide Comedy Jam is presented by Hurd & Harris Entertainment in association with Cut It Down Productions powered by Cornerstone Center for the Arts.

Children ages 7 and up will be enjoy this painting workshop, designed especially for kids! Whether your child is an experienced artist or brand new to the world of visual arts, this workshop is all about having fun!

Adults are welcome to join the workshop and paint alongside their child. An additional registration and registration fee is required. No registration is needed for those who only want to observe the painting fun.

The workshop is just $25 per child and online registration is available here. 

This program will tell the story of women in Indiana’s bicentennial history using maps from the Ball State University Libraries’ GIS Research and Map Collection. The maps will highlight important women in the state’s history with a special emphasis on east central Indiana and issues affecting education, employment equality, women in government and leadership, sports, and healthcare issues. Historic photographs and diaries from the Library’s Digital Media Repository will also be included.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is recommended and available here. 

March 31 April 14 May 12 May 19

Enjoy a fun night out painting with friends at The Fickle Peach in Downtown Muncie. The teacher will guide you step by step to create your own piece of artwork. Each session will feature a different painting. Registration fee includes one workshop, supplies, and a drink of choice provided by The Fickle Peach. Registration is limited and payment at the time of registration is required.

Let your imagination and creativity collide during this unique workshop. Use a flower pot to build a mythical fairy house for your garden, backyard, porch, or window sill. Children ages 4 - 6 must attend the workshop with an adult.

Let your imagination and creativity collide during this unique workshop. Use a flower pot to build a mythical fairy house for your garden, backyard, porch, or window sill. Students will used mixed media and found objects to create the perfect fairy home. Registration includes one flower pot and supplies. Open to ages 4 through 5th grade. Children ages 4 - 6 must attend the workshop with an adult.

Join Cornerstone Center for Arts for First Thursday on April 7, 2016 for an opening reception and art show featuring the art of Leon Crosby. The show titled “Vibrant Earth” explores the softer side of Crosby’s art style featuring themes and scenes found in nature. He has decided to go back to his art roots with this collection. Using painting techniques he learned throughout his college years, while also maintaining elegant edge.

Each painting in the collection represents an aspect of the vibrant colors, emotions, creatures, and forms present on planet Earth. This multi-media collection combines both traditional painting techniques and modern stylings.

The opening reception will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Cornerstone Art Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone Center for the Arts. The show will be on display and open to the public throughout the month of April.

Leon, a visual arts instructor at Cornerstone, was born in Toledo Ohio and started his journey in art at a young age. His biggest inspirations come from Japanese art, American Graffiti, and comic book graphics. He has received both formal and informal instruction from the Toledo Museum of Art and the University of Toledo and regularly displays and sells his art throughout the Muncie community. In addition to teaching at Cornerstone, Leon has volunteered his time at Sutton Elementary and has several private lesson students. His passion for art and teaching encourages him to inspire his students to make the world a more beautiful place.

For more information about the show call Cornerstone’s Department of Education & Communication at 765-281-9503, ext. 23.

April 9 May 7

Satisfy your artistic craving with this fun, relaxing workshop. Our experience instructor will guide you step-by-step to creating a masterpiece that you can call your own!

April 14 May 12 May 19

Enjoy a fun night out painting with friends at The Fickle Peach in Downtown Muncie. The teacher will guide you step by step to create your own piece of artwork. Each session will feature a different painting. Registration fee includes one workshop, supplies, and a drink of choice provided by The Fickle Peach. Registration is limited and payment at the time of registration is required.

Muncie City-Wide Comedy Jam

Get ready to laugh with Cornerstone Center for the Arts at the Muncie City Wide Comedy Jam on Saturday, April 16 at Cornerstone’s E.B. Ball Auditorium! This month’s edition of the Comedy Jam will feature performances by Troy Davis, Jordan Jackson, and JJ Williamson. The evening will be hosted by Marcus Combs with music by Muncie’s own DJ Goldie.

Tickets are $10 in advance or two for $15 until March 11. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 with doors opening at 7:30 pm and the show starting at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance online here, at Cornerstone’s second floor desk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, or by calling 765-289-9687 or 765-215-5574.

The Muncie City Wide Comedy Jam is presented by Hurd & Harris Entertainment in association with Cut It Down Productions powered by Cornerstone Center for the Arts. A portion of the eveninings proceeds will benefit the Muncie Unity Center.

A Taste of Muncie

Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union are excited to announce the 30th Annual A Taste of Muncie, “Cheers to 30 Years,” on Sunday April 17, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Silver Ticket event will precede the main event at 1 p.m. A Taste of Muncie is presented by Johnny Carino’s, 104.1 WLBC, 104.9 WERK FM, 93.5 MAX Radio, 96.7 BLAKE FM, and  FOX Sports Radio 102.9 FM/1340 AM, with support from Vera Mae’s Bistro, New Corner Brewing Co., Willowbrook Interiors, and Guardian Brewing.

This annual fundraiser features cuisine from several of the finest restaurants and food vendors in the area. Attendees are invited to sample items and vote on “The Best of Taste” in various categories. All proceeds from the event benefit Cornerstone Center for the Arts’ arts programs and events. In celebration of 30 years of the competition, Cornerstone plans to feature 30 vendors at this year’s event.

For the Silver Ticket reception local breweries, Guardian Brewing and New Corner Brewing Co., have joined forces to present two original brews each and one collaborative beer brewed exclusively for A Taste of Muncie. The beer tastings will be paired with food offerings by Vera Mae’s Bistro during the Silver Ticket event beginning at 1 p.m. Silver ticket holders will enjoy this private reception for just $40 per person. This exclusive 21 and older pre-event will also include early access to food vendors, private entertainment, and reserved seating.

Food vendors may participate in the event free of charge. By donating their time and money all proceeds of the event go back to Cornerstone’s arts programs and events. Not only is participating in the event great advertising, it’s a wonderful way to give back to the community while earning bragging rights. Area restaurants and vendors interested in participating in A Taste of Muncie can contact Brett Ellison, Director of Rentals & Events, at 765-281-9503, ext. 53.

Tickets for A Taste of Muncie will be available beginning in March. Silver tickets are $40 per person. Advanced general admission tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for students with ID. General admission tickets at the door are $25 for adults and $20 for students. Children, ages five and under, are free. Tickets will be available for purchase 30 days prior to the event.

Children ages 7 and up will be enjoy this painting workshop, designed especially for kids! Whether your child is an experienced artist or brand new to the world of visual arts, this workshop is all about having fun!

Adults are welcome to join the workshop and paint alongside their child. An additional registration and registration fee is required. No registration is needed for those who only want to observe the painting fun.

The workshop is just $25 per child and online registration is available here. 

This special Mother's Day edition of Kids & Paints will feature a lovely daisy painting perfect for a gift for mom. Whether your child is an experienced artist or brand new to the world of visual arts, this workshop is all about having fun!

Adults are welcome to join the workshop and paint alongside their child. An additional registration and registration fee is required. No registration is needed for those who only want to observe the painting fun.

The workshop is just $25 per child and online registration is available here. 

February 13 March 5 April 9 May 7

Satisfy your artistic craving with this fun, relaxing workshop. Our experience instructor will guide you step-by-step to creating a masterpiece that you can call your own!

May 12 May 19

Enjoy a fun night out painting with friends at The Fickle Peach in Downtown Muncie. The teacher will guide you step by step to create your own piece of artwork. Each session will feature a different painting. Registration fee includes one workshop, supplies, and a drink of choice provided by The Fickle Peach. Registration is limited and payment at the time of registration is required.

May 19

Enjoy a fun night out painting with friends at The Fickle Peach in Downtown Muncie. The teacher will guide you step by step to create your own piece of artwork. Each session will feature a different painting. Registration fee includes one workshop, supplies, and a drink of choice provided by The Fickle Peach. Registration is limited and payment at the time of registration is required.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the City of Muncie are excited to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Cornerstone Park on Thursday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will feature live demonstrations from students and instructors of Cornerstone Center for the Arts and remarks from Mayor Dennis Tyler, Jeff Robinson of Cornerstone, and Ron Spangler of Community Enhancement Projects. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests are invited to Cornerstone for light refreshments and the opening of the art show “Life in Plastic” in Cornerstone's Art Gallery on the second floor.

Cornerstone Park sits at 101 S. Madison St. at the former site of Holiday Cleaners. The development of the park was made possible through partnerships with the Ball Brothers Foundation, the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, the George and Frances Ball Foundation, Community Enhancement Projects, the Zeigler Foundation, the Muncie Sanitary District, the Muncie Redevelopment Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler. The park was created as a gateway to Downtown Muncie and will offer new outdoor opportunities for the surrounding businesses and organizations.

Cornerstone Park features lush landscaping and ornamental foliage from Jay-Crew Landscape and is home to the new public art piece titled “EXTESS” by PROJECTiONE. Cornerstone plans to utilize the new park for upcoming summer classes, workshops, and events.

For more information about the ribbon cutting ceremony or “Life in Plastic” visit cornerstonearts.org or call Cornerstone at 765-281-9503.