BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sabre//Sabre VObject 4.5.8//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12325@muncieevents.com DTSTAMP:20260922T090402Z CATEGORIES:Art COMMENT: CONTACT:nephillips@bsu.edu DTSTART;TZID=AMERICA/INDIANA/INDIANAPOLIS:20261001T170000 DESCRIPTION:ArtsWalk Returns to DWNTWN\nOctober 1 with New AR Features and DWNTWN IDOL Finale\n\nOn 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 wi ll 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 performa nces\, and explore augmented reality glimpses of the buildings that once s tood along the same streets.\n\nThis year's ArtsWalk features an expanded Echoes of Muncie augmented reality experience\, created by Ball State Univ ersity's IDIA Lab students and faculty. Using their phones\, guests can st ep back in time and see former downtown buildings in their original glory. New this year\, the Rivoli Theatre and Ball Stores buildings join the Wys or Building\, Wysor Grand Opera House\, and Delaware County Courthouse in the immersive experience\, made possible with support from the Ball Brothe rs Foundation.\n\nArt lovers won’t want to miss YART at Canan Commons\, a “yard sale for art” featuring one-of-a-kind\, handmade finds from lo cal makers and artisans\, all priced under $40. Local and visiting artisan s will also showcase their work in various media at Cornerstone\, Gordy\, and other galleries throughout downtown.\n\nThe evening builds to the DWNT WN IDOL Finale at 6 p.m. on the Canan Commons stage\, where 20 finalists f rom 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 determine s the overall winner. The finale is sponsored by the City of Muncie\, with support for the stage provided by Ball State University. \;\n\nFan-fa vorite Soup Crawl returns as well\, organized by PrimeTrust FCU and benefi ting Second Harvest Food Bank. Guests can purchase a ticket to sample a va riety of incredible soups from local restaurants as they make their way th rough downtown. Food trucks will round out the food and drink offerings al ongside downtown's local eateries. Because ArtsWalk takes place within the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)\, guests can enjoy their favorit e beverages from participating restaurants and vendors as they explore the event.\n\n"ArtsWalk is one of our favorite nights of the year because it puts the creativity of this community on full display\," said Amanda Holmq uist\, Executive Director of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. “T his 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 experienc es.”\n\n111 Arts Gallery \;\n111 E. Main\n111 Arts Gallery will be d oing both a flea market and an art show featuring the art of Ivan Harmon.\ n\nArt @ the Murray\n405 S. Walnut\nAlongside 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 Pea ce flings open her Suite 303 door and Dunckel Haus Photography welcomes yo u to their corner studio in 305. Carrie Wright has exciting developments w ith \;her massive immersive art installation. Hope to see you upstairs at the Murray! \;\n\nCornerstone Center for the Arts\n520 E. Main\nMa ke Cornerstone one of your stops! \;We will be showcasing work by the Muncie Artists Guild in our 2nd-floor gallery\, along with local artisan v endors on the 2nd floor. \;Outside\, Main Street will be closed with f ood trucks\, additional vendors\, and our 2nd free 6X6 Create Night! \ ;And don’t forget—we are also a stop on the Soup Crawl!\n\nDowntown Fa rm Stand\n125 E. Main\nThe Downtown Farm Stand\, the home of Hoosier Crisp y Pizza at 125 E Main St will offer a buffet to sample several types of pi zza for one price\, from 4:00 - 7:30 pm. \;Really crispy\, light\, thi n\, sourdough crust pizza in Downtown Muncie\, Indiana. Great pizza. Great Value. It's all about the dough!\n\nFirst Merchants Bank\nFirst Merchants Employee Parking Lot\nCorner of Jackson &\; Jefferson Street\nFWC Fall Social and Vendor Market. Join Us for an Evening of Community\, Family Fu n and Small Business Shopping from 5- 7:30 PM. There will be Live Music\, Food Trucks\, Local Vendors\, Door Prizes\, Family-Friendly Activities\, a nd Community Engagement Opportunities. This year's event will be bigger an d better than ever. With multiple attractions happening throughout downtow n\, we anticipate strong attendance and great exposure for participating b usinesses!\n\nGordy Fine Art &\; Framing Co. \;\n224 E. Main\nGordy Fine Art and Framing Company will hold a party for Landscape an exhibit&n bsp\;of paintings by Carol Strock Wasson and photographs by her son Daniel Wasson. \;This is the first time their artistic work has been shown t ogether. \; “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 r elationship\, exploring the changing light\, quiet beauty\, and enduring c haracter of the places we call home. \;Refreshments will be served\, a nd the public is invited to attend.\n\nIDIA Lab at Ball State University\n Echoes of Muncie: Augmented Reality Architectural Heritage Tour\nThe Insti tute for Digital Intermedia Art / CAP / Ball State University\nMuncie Down town Development / Ball Brothers Foundation\nDiscover the history of downt own Muncie in augmented reality! \; Use your mobile device as a window into the past to learn about several historic buildings\, including the B all Stores\, RIvoli Theatre\, the Wysor Grand Opera House\, and the former Delaware County Courthouse\, and more - experienced as virtual 3D reconst ructions on their former sites. This project is made possible by Muncie Do wntown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation. Both apps will be ava ilable through links here on October 1st. \;\n\nMuncie Downtown Develo pment 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 C AP Walnut Studio at 306 South Walnut.\n\nThe Foundering\, an Augmented Rea lity artwork by John Fillwalk\nAn augmented reality artwork by John Fillwa lk and IDIA Lab \;\nThe Institute for Digital Intermedia Art / CAP / B all State University\nDesigned as an evolving series of AR artworks across Muncie\, artist John Fillwalk and the IDIA Lab team at Ball State Univers ity created this augmented reality installation for Dave’s Alley that en ables visitors to use their iPhone to participate in a virtual site-specif ic art experience\, employing animated 3D objects and immersive sound. A Q R code will be onsite in the alley to download the experience. This projec t is made possible by Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Fo undation. Download here\n\nMade in Muncie\n313 S. Walnut\nMade in Muncie w ill be celebrating our grand reopening at our new location! \;Join us at 5pm for a ribbon cutting at 407 S Walnut Street with refreshments after wards. \;We will also be featuring artwork by Toren Scott and Rachel K line. \;Come celebrate our new space with us!\n\nMadjax Muncie\n515 E. Main St.\nThere's lots to see at MadJax during ArtsWalk! Arrangements by Ellen Leigh will continue to be on display in the TOOLSONG Gallery\, givin g visitors another opportunity to experience this unique exhibition. We’ re also excited to welcome Pretty Little Café as they debut MadJax’s br and-new drink cart turned entrepreneur launchpad. It’s the first chance to experience this new addition to MadJax\, grab a handcrafted coffee drin k\, and get a taste of what Pretty Little Café has to offer as they prepa re to open their storefront in Albany\, Indiana. Main Street will be close d 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\, inc luding pre-gutted pumpkins for kids to carve or paint\, games\, candy\, to ys\, 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 Compan y will be open with half-price appetizers.\n\nMuncie Artists Guild\nVariou s locations\nJuli Dorton is the Muncie Artists Guild’s Featured Artist o f the Month for October 2026! \;\n\n"My goal is to portray positive im ages of people and nature. I hope that my work brings happiness and apprec iation of our world. \; People\, places or objects that have meaning o r history in my life are what I find most engaging. I enjoy realism and in tricate work. It’s like putting a puzzle together\, when all the pieces fit it is a joy."\n\nMuncie Makers Market\nCorner of Walnut and Adams\nThe Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade fo od\, locally grown produce\, live plants\, and handmade arts of all kinds!  \;Come hungry! \;We'll be outdoors on the sidewalks \;at Adam s &\; Walnut from 5-8pm at ArtsWalk!\n\nSavage's Ale House (21+) \; \n127 N. High\n“Gatekeeping” by Aaron Roberts: We will be open on Firs t Thursday\, during normal business hours for anyone 21+ to come see the t he art of Aaron Roberts from BlackSword Alliance His show will remain up t hroughout October. \;\n\nThe Songwriter Sessions\n308 S Walnut St (Roh o’s)\nThe Songwriter Sessions is a monthly event where local and regiona l songwriters share the art of original music and the stories behind the s ongs. The event is held in conjunction with Muncie's First Thursday. It ru ns from 8-10pm at RoHo's. The showcase takes place after the main First Th ursday events\, as an after party where you can unwind and listen to aweso me 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.\n\nYART\nCanan Commons\, 500 S. Walnut St.\nThe F all 2026 \;Muncie YART is \;a Yard Sale for Art \;- you know w hat 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! LOCATION:Downtown Muncie SUMMARY:Artswalk (Full listing) URL;VALUE=URI:https://api.muncieevents.com/event/12325 DTEND;TZID=AMERICA/INDIANA/INDIANAPOLIS:20261001T200000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR