Join us for our monthly letter writing session for Political Prisoners this upcoming Wednesday at 7pm. Letter writing is a simple yet necessary action we can all do to deepen our relationship with those behind bars and maintain accountability and prisoner support to our Political Prisoners.

This month we will focus on writing letters of encouragement and support to Naeem Trotter of the Pendleton 2. Earlier this month, Naeem was diagnosed with stomach cancer. After being locked up in a concentration camp for over 4 decades for saving a life and standing up to state sanctioned racial violence, Naeem’s body has taken the brunt of this trauma after years of medical neglect, isolation, and deplorable conditions. Today, Naeem is a sick elder. Now more than ever, it's time for him to come home. 

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds. This is our ten year anniversary and we are happy to have had over 600 small businesses work with us. You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market outdoors every First Thursday at Adams & Walnut AND indoors every Third Thursday at MadJax Maker Force. We also set up at special annual events like Magic City Sip & Savor, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up Muncie. We develop local small business through education, connections, and events!  Please join us on Facebook and Instagram and please share us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ 

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 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!

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

George R. Dale, a Muncie newspaper editor in the 1920s, received national attention for his opposition to the Indiana Ku Klux Klan. After years of legal battles, threats of violence, and attacks on the family home, George was elected Mayor of Muncie in 1929. Daisy Dale, the great-great granddaughter of George, tells the story of the legal challenges he faced a century ago. 

Daisy Dale is a lifelong Muncie resident, local activist and journalist. With her interest and experience in local politics and history, she maintains the Muncie Post-Democrat, an outlet started by her great-great grandfather George R. Dale in 1921, and now continues its legacy online. She is also a board member of Muncie Queer Alliance and a commissioner for the Muncie Human Rights Commission. 

Come see live music at the Muncie Liberation Studio!

The Songwriter Sessions

The Songwriter Sessions is a singer/songwriter showcase happening every month in conjunction with First Thursday in downtown Muncie, Indiana. The all-original showcase is hosted by members of The Fierce - Sally and Lyn Fierce, and Michelle Kinsey. This event is an intentional listening opportunity, allowing the talented artists to share the stories behind their songs and allow the listener to hear the magic of the words and music come together.

Fridays, Oct. 2, 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky!
Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Come see live music at the Muncie Liberation Studio!

Join us at Maring-Hunt Library for the Eighth Annual Scarecrow Festival!

Celebrate the season at this autumnal event featuring free hotdogs and apple cider slushies (while supplies last), live music, and family-friendly activities including Fall-themed temporary tattoos, crafts, an inflatable bounce house and obstacle course, and of course - the Scarecrow Competition! Enjoy shopping with local entrepreneurs at the Fall Market with the Muncie Makers Market, including The Pie Lady!

Help us fill the Maring-Hunt Library Garden with scarecrows and kick off the fall season. Special thanks to the 8twelve Coalition, Jacob’s Orchard, Muncie Mission’s Attic Window, and Rock Daddy, for making this event possible with their contributions. 

Scarecrow Competition Details:

• Assemble your scarecrow and bring it to the MH Garden Pavilion between 1:00–2:00 pm on festival day.
• Registration takes place in person at drop-off.
• Winners are chosen by popular vote during the festival. The winners have a chance to receive either a Family Pass to Jacob’s Orchard or a Gem Mining voucher from Rock Daddy. 

For questions about the festival or competition, contact Maring-Hunt Library’s Information Desk at (765) 747-8204.

Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learner

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays, Oct. 2, 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky!
Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

hi there will be a awesome show saturday at muncie liberation studio… If you like electronic music or would like To get your mind blown pleaseee come!! Featuring @evemaret from TN and @waynerobertthomas from indy!!
It will be some beautiful ambient works
music starts at 7, pwyc as always, be there be square!

Bring clothes you don’t wear/want and swap for clothes you do want! If you wouldn’t give your clothes to a friend, don’t give it to us! This means bringing new or gently used clothing which is free of stains, smells, and holes. All clothes left behind will be donated to the Ross Community Center and the YWCA. Everyone deserves access to stylish and clean clothing.

As the drive for profit continues to swallow up industries which produce our clothing and linens, unsustainably extracting raw materials to produce these goods and relying on low-cost or slave labor to maximize profits and deceptively lower prices for consumers like u and I, it is up to us, the people, to create and develop alternative systems which reorganize our resources to better meet our own needs. This clothing swap represents a microcosm of this necessary system. 

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing! 
 

Join us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472977992921700

A mansion. A murder. A mystery.

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

©2026 Hasbro. All rights reserved.

Tickets on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/emens-auditorium-tickets-muncie/venue/41132

For October we will create headstones for a statewide die-in at the Indiana State Capitol later in the month! We will have poster board, paint, markers, and templates to make headstones for the event. We will prep headstones and signs for ourselves and others who join us in Indy. No art skills needed. Just bring yourself (or a friend too)!