Events on September 17, 2026
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Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
10am @
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Ball State University
Art and Journalism Building, First Floor
Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
Normal Hours
- M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.
The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.
Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.- Read All About It: The Muncie Star Press Newspaper Reference Collection 12pm to 1pm @ Virtual Event
In July of 2016, the Archives and Special Collections received a donation of The Star Press's archives. Consisting of 273 boxes and 95 file cabinet drawers, the collection is an expansive testament to the Star Press's history of local, national, and international news coverage. The collection has been a large factor in numerous research projects focusing on Muncie history, proving to be an integral piece of the Archives and Special Collections holdings. In this Lunch and Learn, we will discuss the history of the Star Press, the donation and processing of the collection, and unique uses of the collection in local history research.
Layered Expressions: Watercolor & Collage
1pm to 3pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center - Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $45 Ages: 18+ 
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
Thursday, September 17, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $45, includes supplies
Limited to 10 students
Reservations required
Please reserve online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057One of our most popular classes, this fun and creative workshop allows you to combine watercolor painting with collage techniques. You'll explore layering, texture, and composition as you build a unique mixed-media piece. Open to all skill levels.
Instructor: Ann Johnson is a dedicated painting instructor at the Center, where she shares her passion for art with students of all skill levels. With a strong background in fine arts and years of teaching experience, Ann specializes in helping individuals develop their creative voice while building solid technical foundations.
Third Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market
5pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47305
THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!
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! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/
MadJax Maker Force:
https://www.madjax.org
Mad Axe Muncie:
https://madaxemuncie.com
The Guardian Brewing Co.:
https://guardian.beer
- Serenity Club open Mic 6:30pm @ Serenity Club 1218 S. Brotherton, Muncie, Indiana
Cost: $2 wanted performers show up, sign up and sing Read speak or dance!!
Experimental & Electronic Music Night
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chava's and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Cost: $7 or pay what you can (pwyc) 
Come out, support local artists, and enjoy some experimental & electronic music at the Muncie Liberation Studio!
- Ball State Symphony Orchestra – Flights of Fancy 7:30pm to 9pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $10 advance, $12 at door The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods.
Program to include music from Callirhoé by Cécile Chaminade, the film score from "Spirited Away" by Joe Hisashi, and the Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall.
- Comedy Night 8pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ COMEDY NIGHT IS BACK!
Comedy Night is back with an all new line-up!
Join us for a good laugh and $8 Midweek Pours all night long!Alexa Eden
Lime Green
Ty MeadNo Cover Charge. Seating is first come, first served. #MeetMeAtRoHos
