78 Past Virtual Events

Announcing April's Virtual First Thursday!

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, there will not be First Thursday events held downtown for April. Instead, we will hold a Virtual First Thursday in which we will post a photo gallery on our Facebook page that features work by local artists and venues! If you would like to submit work for Virtual First Thursday, please email up to 3 photos of your art as well as caption information to Dr. Natalie Phillips at nephillips@bsu.edu or send a private message to First Thursday’s Facebook page at (www.facebook.com/FirstThursdayMuncie). You may include pricing and contact information for your work as well. Please submit your photos by 5pm on Tuesday, March 30th to be included in the Virtual First Thursday gallery.

Please help spread the word and we hope everyone in Muncie is staying safe, healthy, and continuing to make art from home!

Virtual First Thursday image courtesy of artist Debra Gindhart. Check out her work on Instagram at instagram.com/artgreen64 or in her 2nd floor Madjax studio (once Madjax re-opens).

Check out May's Virtual First Thursday album on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/FirstThursdayMuncie/photos/?tab=album&album_id=928040717661945

Many thanks to all of the amazing local artists who contributed to our Virtual First Thursday for April 2020! Check out all of the artistic talent we've got right here in Muncie. Please feel free to share widely! If you didn't get the chance to submit photos of your work, feel free to add it in the comments section below. Anyone and everyone can participate! All artists are listed in alphabetical order by last name. Many artists have included contact info and pricing, so be sure to get in touch with them if you are interested in buying. Stay safe and healthy, Muncie!

*Note: Several works of art use language that may not be appropriate for young children.

Join emcees C.S. Hendershot and Michael A. Mares for a virtual PechaKucha experience inspired by the David Owsley Museum of Art’s Final Fridays. People have often asked for a summer “Final Friday” experience, so we are trying something new! Hear the same inspiring talks – this time on Facebook Live. Stay for music and video collages by DJ Jannell inspired by summer and the themes of bridges and borders, and celebrate art and community!

7 pm Online Summer PechaKucha Talks

8 pm Party in Place with DJ Jannell

* CURRENTLY ONLINE DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC! * 

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

Currently on Facebook because, PANDEMIC.

Everyone is welcome! Any art form, just bring something to work on and order from The Cup's menu so we are good guests!

Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

* CURRENTLY ONLINE DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC! *

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

Everyone is welcome! Any art form, just bring something to work on and order from The Cup's menu so we are good guests!

Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

WE ARE MEETING ON FACEBOOK BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC! 

Everyone is welcome! Any art form, just bring something to work on! 

Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Death Factory: The Best of Death Factory: A live stream of short videos by: Astrid Carter and Jo Rohlfing, Juan Jose Castano Marquez, Mary Arnett Delany, Karl Erickson, Sasan Kayyod, Nick May, Grif Williams. A combination of old and new work by artists and filmmakers who have previously screened work with Death Factory. In addition, Karl Erickson will be featured as our first artist to present a short workshop/demo in conjunction with his screening as part of Death Factory University.

The screening will happen at 7-8 PM Thursday August 6, at Twitch TV and Vimeo:

https://www.twitch.tv/ripdeathfactory for more info as things develop follow us on Instagram @ deathfactory. rip, or check out our website, www.deathfactory.rip!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

WE ARE MEETING ON FACEBOOK BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC! 

Everyone is welcome! Any art form, just bring something to work on! 

Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

WE ARE MEETING ON FACEBOOK BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC! 

Everyone is welcome! Any art form, just bring something to work on! 

Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

WE ARE MEETING ON FACEBOOK BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC! 

Everyone is welcome! Any art form, just bring something to work on! 

Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

WE ARE MEETING ON FACEBOOK BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC! 

Everyone is welcome! Any art form, just bring something to work on! 

Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

VIRTUAL on Facebook due to the pandemic.

Everyone is welcome! Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

That One Film Festival Celebrates Experimental Filmmakers During Two-Day Event

This September 11th and 12th marks the return of That One Film Festival, Muncie’s own biennial experimental film festival. The two-day event will be a free livestreaming event available online where viewers can participate in the livestream content.

The event is produced by students in an immersive learning course at the Ball State University School of Art, with artistic directors Associate Professor Maura Jasper and Assistant Professor Kristin Reeves, in partnership with the Muncie Arts and Culture Council.

That One Film Festival celebrates the work of moving image artists from around the globe. The festival specializes in experimental, no/low budget, and avant-garde film and video art. This year, more than 275 films were submitted to That One for consideration. Of those submissions, 36 individual films have been selected for this year’s program, in addition to screenings of work by the festival’s two jurors, Karissa Hahn and Laura Parnes, and a performance by filmmaker Michael Morris.

This event is rated PG-13 for strong language, and viewer discretion is advised. All events are Eastern Standard Time.

The Opening Night stream begins at 5:45 PM on Friday, September 11th with an introduction by festival Master of Ceremonies Dennis Everette, and Muncie Arts and Culture Council Executive Director Erin Williams. The program will begin at 6:00 PM with a selection of work by Karissa Hahn, PlySpace Virtual Resident and co-juror at this year’s festival, followed by two one-hour programs. The screenings will end at 9:15 PM, after which there will be a performance by filmmaker Michael Morris. The event will conclude at 10:00 PM. The entire program is livestreamed at thatonefilmfestival.com and is free to view.

The festival will continue on Saturday, Sept. 12. Beginning at 11:30 AM, five one-hour programs will be presented throughout the day and evening, as well as a screening of work by New York artist and co-juror Laura Parnes. Viewers can tune in to the stream at any time. Each program will be followed by a short intermission. There will be a scheduled dinner break in the livestream from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The program will conclude at 9:45 PM with the announcement of the three festival award winners. The full program of films, event times, and ratings is available at thatonefilmfestival.com. T-shirts, tote bags, and at-home viewing kits are available on the website. For more information, please visit thatonefilmfestival.com or follow @that1film on social media. Queries can also be sent to thatone@munciearts.org or info@munciearts.org. Questions about accessibility can be directed to info@munciearts.org.

The Muncie Arts & Culture Council (MACC) is the designated Arts Partner for the City of Muncie. As Arts Partner, MACC assists with municipal initiatives where art integration can benefit economic development and Quality of Place. As an arts alliance, MACC builds community among artists and arts organizations and serves as a resource for professional growth and opportunity. Learn more about MACC and its programs and collaborations at munciearts.org.

MUNCIE, INDIANA— That One Film Festival Celebrates Experimental Filmmakers During Two-Day Event

This September 11th and 12th marks the return of That One Film Festival, Muncie’s own biennial experimental film festival. The two-day event will be a free live streaming event available online with an in-person, socially-distanced, outdoor opening night screening at Canan Commons on Friday, September 11th (600 S Walnut St, Muncie, Indiana) where visitors can watch the first two programs on a large movie screen, and participate in the live stream content. The Saturday, September 12th events will be streamed entirely online.

The event is produced by students in an immersive learning course at the Ball State University School of Art, with artistic directors Associate Professor Maura Jasper and Assistant Professor Kristin Reeves, in partnership with the Muncie Arts and Culture Council.

That One Film Festival celebrates the work of moving image artists from around the globe. The festival specializes in experimental, no/low budget, and avant-garde film and video art. This year, more than 275 films were submitted to That One for consideration. Of those submissions, 36 individual films have been selected for this year’s program, in addition to screenings of work by the festival’s two jurors, Karissa Hahn and Laura Parnes, and a performance by filmmaker Michael Morris.

All opening night activities at Canan Commons on Friday, September 11th, are free and open to the public. Tickets are required and can be reserved for free at thatonefilmfestival.com. Viewers (grouped by household) will be directed to marked areas on the Canan Commons green which will be situated to promote social distancing. Masks are required until viewers are seated. Viewers are encouraged to bring their own picnic, non-alcoholic beverages, chairs, and blankets as there will be no food or drinks served at the event. Porta-potties and hand sanitizer will be available. This event is rated PG-13 for strong language, and viewer discretion is advised. All events are Eastern Standard Time.

Seating at Canan Commons begins at 5:15p on Friday, September 11th. The night kicks off at 5:45p with an introduction by festival Master of Ceremonies Dennis Everette, and Muncie Arts and Culture Council Executive Director Erin Williams. The live stream screening will begin at 6:00p with a selection of work by Karissa Hahn, PlySpace Virtual Resident and co-juror at this year’s festival, followed by two one-hour programs. The screenings will end at 9:15p, after which there will be a performance by filmmaker Michael Morris. The event will conclude at 10:00p. The opening night programs will also be live streamed at thatonefilmfestival.com for those who do not attend the in-person event.

The festival will continue online on Saturday, September 12th, as a live stream only. Beginning at 11:30a, five one-hour programs will be presented throughout the day and evening, as well as a screening of work by New York artist and co-juror Laura Parnes. Each program will be followed by a short intermission. There will be a scheduled dinner break from 5:30p to 7:30p. The program will conclude at 9:45p with the announcement of the three festival award winners. The full program of films and event times is available at www.thatonefilmfestival.com.

For more information, please visit thatonefilmfestival.com or take a look at @that1film on social media. Queries can also be sent to thatone@munciearts.org or info@munciearts.org. Questions about accessibility can be directed to info@munciearts.org.

The Muncie Arts & Culture Council (MACC) is the designated Arts Partner for the City of Muncie. As Arts Partner, MACC assists with municipal initiatives where art integration can benefit economic development and Quality of Place. As an arts alliance, MACC builds community among artists and arts organizations and serves as a resource for professional growth and opportunity. Learn more about MACC and its programs and collaborations at munciearts.org.

       

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

Everyone is welcome!

We are VIRTUALLY meeting due to the pandemic. Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

Everyone is welcome!

We are VIRTUALLY meeting due to the pandemic. Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

Everyone is welcome!

We are VIRTUALLY meeting due to the pandemic. Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!

Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:

Cuplets!

On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets!

This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading - temporarily online at Facebook due to the pandemic - will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza.

#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Community

WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY! 

Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets! 

Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! We sure do miss meeting at The Cup and look forward to our post-pandemic return!

And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above! 

#Cuplets

#OpenMic

#Poetry

#SpokenWord

#TheCup

#CafeCulture

#HeyMuncie

#Funcie

#GoDoMuncie

#HoosierBeauty 

#MuncieArts

#BetterTogether

#ExperienceMuncie

YART is a Yard Sale for Art held on the First Thursday of every May and October! All Art under $40! All Artists handle their sales with you directly!

The pandemic has challenged everyone on Earth, and most recently, my related challenge has been as long-time Director of YART, Muncie’s Yard Sale for Art, coming up - and going fully online - on Thursday, October 1st. The Fall 2020 Muncie YART will happen! All the talented YART Artists will have their work for sale in a special Facebook group I’ve created. We are keeping that yard sale vibe going by all Art being priced under $40 and all Artists handling their own sales. The last Fall YART showcased over 150 Artists! YART is my giant twice-a-year volunteer gift to Muncie. I never charge any Artist to participate; and I have no staff and no budget. I heartily invite the entire community to come buy some Art at YART on October’s First Thursday at the following Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4827417053950079

ARTISTS: Sign up to sell at YART for FREE! Join us at Muncie YART on Facebook!

Creativity + Caffeine = That's Our Thing!

Everyone is welcome!

We are VIRTUALLY meeting due to the pandemic. Join us on Facebook at Muncie Stitch 'n Bitch!