323 past events with the design tag

#YART - A Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October in Downtown Muncie! :) 

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

July 10; 5:30–8:30 p.m. or July 11; 2–5 p.m. | Center Building, Cantina Cost: $75 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 14+ Discover the art of copper enameling in this hands-on workshop with local artist and metalsmith Victoria Stout. Using stencils, participants will create beautiful patterns on a copper pendant while exploring this vibrant and expressive technique. Each participant will create one 1"–1½" pendant to take home at the end of the session. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Participants should wear cotton clothing (no polyester or acrylic). Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

July 10; 5:30–8:30 p.m. or July 11; 2–5 p.m. | Center Building, Cantina Cost: $75 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 14+ Discover the art of copper enameling in this hands-on workshop with local artist and metalsmith Victoria Stout. Using stencils, participants will create beautiful patterns on a copper pendant while exploring this vibrant and expressive technique. Each participant will create one 1"–1½" pendant to take home at the end of the session. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Participants should wear cotton clothing (no polyester or acrylic). Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Debra Gindhart Dragoo at Cornerstone Center for the Arts DWNTWN Idol Round 2 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Carol Strock Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Daniel Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Ellen Leigh at Madjax Jerry Wire for Muncie Artists Guild Community Collage at the Record Parlor of Muncie Leslie Price at Roho's Brad Brunsman at Savage's Alehouse

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
111 Arts Gallery is doing a tattoo flash special. Discounted tattoos all day all Garfield imagery, in celebration of being in Muncie. 1-8pm tattooing, all day specials, and art show 5-8pm. 

Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut
Open 5-8pm
Come see behind the scenes where local art is made every day! Open third floor studios include the debut of Kat Peace's new solo space in suite 303, Duncklehaus Photography in the lovely corner suite #305, and Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) down the hall in suite 310. Don't forget to stop by on your way upstairs to see what Carrie Wright is up to on the second level. 

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us for an eclectic evening at Cornerstone for First Thursday! Explore Debra Gindhart Dragoo’s exhibition, SILVERED: Pretty Faces Twenty Years Later, and shop from local vendors on the second floor from 5–8 PM. 

Then, from 6–8 PM, head down to the first-floor E.B. Ball Auditorium for DWNTWN IDOL Round 2 performances! Dwntwn Idol Round 2 has been rescheduled and will be a part of September's First Thursday! Twenty talented contestants are hitting the stage, and only ten will move on to the Finale. Come cheer them on! This event is FREE to attend. 6–8 PM. Cornerstone Center for the Arts, E.B. Ball Auditorium Stage. Sponsor: City of Muncie.

Come for the art, stay for the music, and support local artists and vendors along the way.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
224 E. Main
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will open a new exhibition of paintings by Carol Strock Wasson and photographs by her son Daniel Wasson. The show’s title, Landscape  refers to the depiction of the land in their art.  It also refers to their family business, Wasson Nursery, where they have spent a lifetime creating landscapes for their customers. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

At 6:15 The Artists will give an informal talk about their work

Carol Strock Wasson is a well-known and much-loved artist and teacher with an active studio in Union City, Indiana.  She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, a Master Pastelist of the Chicago Pastel Painters, a Signature Member of American Women Artists, and enjoys Eminent Status with the International Association of Pastel Societies. She exhibits widely in Indiana with the Indiana Plein-Air Painters Association and the Hoosier Salon.

Daniel Wasson is Owner/President of Landscape Services Div. Wasson Nursery Inc.

This exhibition will be 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. We hope these images invite you to slow down, look closely, and experience the landscape as we do.”

The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through October 31, 2026.

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre.  For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Ever wondered what's inside MadJax? Make plans to visit on Thursday, September 3, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at MadJax Maker Force, 515 E. Main St., for Explore MadJax, a building-wide open house and a chance to see more of what happens inside one of downtown Muncie's most unique spaces. Visitors are invited to wander the building, peek inside open studios and workspaces, and meet the artists, makers, entrepreneurs, businesses, nonprofits, and professionals who call MadJax home. Guided tours will also be available throughout the evening for those who want to learn more about the building and the many ways people use MadJax.  You'll also have the chance to meet community organizations that regularly use MadJax for meetings, programs, classes, and events, including Muncie Arts & Culture Council, Muncie Queer Alliance, BSU Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, Rooted & Rising, Muncie Astronomy Club, Muncie Public Library, and Muncie Camera Club. The evening will also feature a new exhibition in TOOLSONG Gallery featuring artist Ellen Leigh and live music from Foxxy in the MadJax Courtyard. Make a night of it and stop by Guardian Brewing Co. dinner, drinks, and half-off appetizers. 

Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
As the Best of Show Winner of the Muncie Artists Guild’s Annual Show, JERRY WIRE is the featured Artist of the Month for September 2026. Jerry taught art at Muncie Community Schools for over 30 years and volunteered at Minnetrista on various projects after he retired. His grandfather’s oil paintings influenced his youth. He designed the Madison Heights school shield that was installed on the gymnasium wall and did set designs for plays while in school. His main interest is in art history and the study of men and women over the ages of Western Civilization, their interpretation of life, and how they handled their subjects. He does both two- and three-dimensional projects. His projects include charcoal and pastels, oils, acrylic portraits, ceramics, throwing, terra-cotta, papier-mâché, kites, mosaics, weaving, hyper-tufa garden sculptures, and printmaking.

Jerry's artwork will be on display at Old National Bank, The Patterson Bldg., and at Rosebud Cafe.

Muncie Makers Market
Adams and Walnut
Makers Market is setting up for the September First Thursday - and every First Thursday - in our usual location:

It's all Homemade, Handmade, & Locally Grown at the Muncie Makers Market! 5-8p, First Thursday, outdoors on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie!

Record Parlor of Muncie
125 E. Charles St., Suite 110
Stop by Record Parlor of Muncie between 6 and 8 on First Thursday to record your part of the Community Collage! We will have a small recording station set up with a handful of instruments. Come and record something (regardless of skill or talent) and we will take all of the parts and mix them into a song/songs to be shared with the community.

RoHo’s Muncie
308 S. Walnut St.
Leslie Price is an independent Historic Preservation Specialist in Muncie, Indiana. A graduate of Ball State University, her dedication to the building arts, preserving cultural heritage and the environment is evident in her pursuit of the perfect perspective. Leslie is a photographer, writer, activist, painter and craftsman. She has a unique vision of the evolution of culture, which is reflected in the texture, details and composition of her images. She has been photographing people, events and the national parks for over fifteen years. She has presented solo exhibitions in Davenport, Iowa; Rock Island, Illinois and Muncie, Indiana. She has participated in First Thursday on five occasions previously and was the featured artist in the Judith Barnes Gallery at Cornerstone Center for the Arts last month. Leslie will be our Artist of the Month for September and her works will be on the walls by First Thursday.

Also at Roho’s
The Songwriter Sessions at Roho’s
308 S. Walnut St
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  308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305 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 September event features Sweet Country & the Dog Biscuits and Sally and Lyn of The Fierce, who along with another band member, Michelle Kinsay, are the hosts of the monthly songwriter event.  You may find details here or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page.

Savage's Ale House (21+) 
127 N. High
This month at Savage's we are featuring Brad Brunsman. His art will be up Sept. 1 and remain throughout the month. People can come view/purchase art during normal business hours and obviously, throughout first Thursday, as long as they are 21+ years old. 

Step inside the colorful world of Tad Carpenter—designer, illustrator, and co-founder of the brand design studio Carpenter Collective. In this honest walk through the studio’s creative process, Tad shares how wandering the hallways of Hallmark Cards as a child sparked a lifelong love affair with playful, purposeful design. You'll get an intimate look at how he and Jessica, his wife and creative partner, transform their curiosity into award-winning brand systems that capture hearts and turn heads. Part behind-the-scenes studio tour, part inspiration rally, this session delivers honest insights wrapped in Tad's signature warmth and wit.

You'll learn:

• Why protecting your sense of play might be your most powerful professional asset
• How deep research and strategic thinking transform good design into unforgettable brand experiences
• The secrets to building comprehensive and strategic brand systems that work across every touchpoint
• Ways to cultivate gratitude as your creative superpower, even when facing design storms

There will be a book signing outside of the lecture hall at 5:15 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. 

About the Artist

Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, author and teacher based in Kansas City, Missouri. Tad grew up the son of two artists smack dab in the Midwest. His father was an illustrator and a creative director for Hallmark Cards for over 40 years and his mother is a talented fiber artist. Tad has illustrated over twenty children's books on the market today as well as designing over 200 gig posters for musicians, bands and tours. Tad is passionate about personal projects such as his weekly SUNday Suns and Made in the Middle. Since 2009, Tad has also been teaching Graphic Design at his alma mater, The University of Kansas and was named a Graphic Designer to watch by GDUSA in 2017.

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!