414 past events with the paper crafts tag

Plan to spend the your weekend with us! There is a special Magic in Muncie!

The Delaware County Fairgrounds is Muncie's in-town camping and RV accommodation hub for everyone visiting for the Total Eclipse of the Heartland! The Magic City Market, with live music and dozens of artisan Makers, will be there all weekend for visitors and locals! While you enjoy our wonderful Hoosier town, you will be able to socialize and shop with the Muncie Makers Market at the Magic City Market held in Heartland Hall at the Fairgrounds. For THREE DAYS in April 2024 - Saturday the 6th, Sunday the 7th, and Monday the 8th - from 10a-6p, in Heartland Hall, we will feature a General Store, 2024 Eclipse souvenirs, beautiful handmade arts, delicious homemade goodies, craft beer, local food trucks with hot meals, live music, indoor seating and outdoor picnic seating, and much more. Unique and high quality offerings from our creative community await! This is a mandatory event for locals and a welcoming place for visitors!

Don't miss your chance to be part of this once in a lifetime solar celebration. Grab your camping/RV reservations NOW (765-288-1854), bring your positive vibes, and let's make this Solar Eclipse weekend in the Path of Totality a time to remember. Cheers to good company, great artisan offerings, enchanted music, warm Hoosier Hospitality, and the magic that awaits! 

All Magic City Market Vendors must register in advance, see attached flyer to request information.

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year! 

Please JOIN us on Instagram! Please JOIN us on Facebook too!

All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you! 

Art in Bloom 2024

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 18 and 19 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 18, will offer jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar.

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking on the Quad Circle is also free.

Help us spread the word about this community event by sharing or marking your attendance on the Facebook event, and bring your friends and family! The Facebook event will be updated with a detailed schedule of activities closer to the weekend.

The weekend also marks the final opportunity to see the special exhibition Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, which closes on May 19.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

paper poppy

Discover your inner Mother Nature and learn how to create a lovely and realistic crepe paper poppy to take home! Learn techniques from local artist Jeanne Zeigler with all supplies provided. The two workshops - part of Art in Bloom weekend - are free of charge but space is limited and registration is required. 

Register here for the 1:30pm-3:00pm workshop

Register here for the 4:00pm-5:30pm workshop

Please note: This activity is for ages 16 and up as the techniques will be advanced - but Art in Bloom will also feature drop-in paper flower making activities for kids on both days.

Art in Bloom 2024

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 18 and 19 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 18, will offer jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar.

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking on the Quad Circle is also free.

Help us spread the word about this community event by sharing or marking your attendance on the Facebook event, and bring your friends and family! The Facebook event will be updated with a detailed schedule of activities closer to the weekend.

The weekend also marks the final opportunity to see the special exhibition Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, which closes on May 19.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year! 

Please JOIN us on Instagram! 

All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you! 

#YART is a Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie! All Art priced under $40! The Spring 2024 Muncie YART will be from 5-8p on Thursday, June 6th during the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk! 

YART Artist Sign Up is on May 1st on the Muncie YART Facebook page - it's FREE to all Artists! Signing up means you are IN! 

YART has a zero-dollar budget and is proof that community members working together can create a hugely successful and fun experience! Volunteers are sought for the YART Artist Set-Up from 3-5p on June 6th, show up to HELP, thank you! ♥️

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year! 

Please JOIN us on Instagram! 

All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you! 

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year! 

Please JOIN us on Instagram! 

All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you! 

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year! 

Please JOIN us on Instagram! 

All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you! 

Ball State's School of Art’s Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy presents:

Your Brain on Art: A Lecture with Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

Join us for an evening with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, the authors of Your Brain on Art. Discover the groundbreaking science behind the evolutionary dynamics of art and its impact on our brains and our health. This lecture will illuminate how the arts can profoundly enhance our physical and mental health, foster learning, and build stronger communities.

Join us as we explore:

• The revolutionary field of neuroaesthetics
• Insights from multidisciplinary pioneers like David Byrne, Renée Fleming, and E.O. Wilson
• Compelling stories of how the arts are making a positive impact on daily life

This is not just a call to “bring back the arts.” It’s a call-to-arms for integrating the arts with science and technology to shape a more humane and innovative future. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how the arts are vital to our well-being and societal progress. Be part of this enlightening journey and elevate your understanding of the arts’ transformative power.

Join us for an unforgettable experience and be inspired to see the essential value of the arts in a whole new light!

Arrangements for the appearance of Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen made through Federation Artists.

The School of Art’s Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy presents Your Brain on Art in partnership with Arts Alive!, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Health, the College of Sciences and Humanities, and the College of Communication, Information, and Media.

Got questions? Contact the School of Art at art@bsu.edu or call 765-285-5838 for more information about this event.

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year! 

Please JOIN us on Instagram! 

All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you! 

#YART is a Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie! All Art priced under $40! The Fall 2024 Muncie YART will be from 5-8p on Thursday, October 3rd during ArtsWalk! 

YART Artist Sign Up is on September 1st on the Muncie YART Facebook page - it's FREE to all Artists! Signing up means you are IN! 

YART has a zero-dollar budget and is proof that community members working together can create a hugely successful and fun experience! Volunteers are sought for the YART Artist Set-Up from 3-5p on October 3rd, show up to HELP, thank you! ♥️

Join us for our 6th Bi-Annual Shop & Share Vendor Market!

What to expect at the Vendor Market!
10AM - 3PM
Free entry
Hillcroft Services, Inc. | 501 W Air Park Dr | Enter at Door 3 (East Side)
Raffle Baskets | Each person receives one free raffle ticket!
Food available for purchase | Chili
Returning favorite vendors + new vendors! 60+ vendors
Rain or Shine (Indoor Event)

Questions? Contact Leann Rector at lrector@hillcroft.org or
call us at 765-284-4166

You don't want to miss the UU Church Bazaar on 11/2!

Visit the longest running church bazaar in Muncie!  

• Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Time: 8am - 2pm
• Location: UU Church of Muncie, 4800 W. Bradford Dr., Muncie

Enjoy browsing through collectibles, pottery, plants, gently-used clothing, books, food, jewelry, and much more.

Artisan booths with local and regional handmade items will be available.

Cinnamon rolls, coffee, and juice served 8 - 10am, and light lunch served 11am - 1pm.

Then come back for our Rummage Sale on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 8am - 12noon for some great deals!

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year! 

Please JOIN us on Instagram! 

And on Facebook! 

All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you! 

Muncie Style Tattoo Flash Show at 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Open Studios Food and drink specials at The Clubhouse Victoria Reynolds at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Pete VanDenburg at Cornerstone Center for the Arts The Holiday Shop at Gordy Fine Art and Framingo Co. Braiden Robinson at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Madjax Heidi Hilleson, Muncie Artists Guild's Artist of the Month for November The Muncie Makers Market

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
Muncie Style Tattoo Flash Show: October marked our 17th year downtown doing art shows and tattooing. We have brought artists from around the world and represented Muncie at many conventions over the years. Celebrate the Muncie-style tattoo flash created in Muncie and tattooed the world over with hand painted 11x14 designs. Pick to adorn your flesh. 

Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut
Art at the Murray Open Studios, open 5-8pm. Carrie Wright Silk Gifts & Gallery is stocking up for the holiday shopping season with fabulous one of a kind artisan treasures. Cassie Dunmyer Creative will be debuting new fine art prints and gifts alongside her original artwork ahead of the holidays. And a stunning photography exhibit, "Transitions" by Jenny Moore Smith, is in our second floor Mini Foyer Gallery where there will be light refreshments for your enjoyment!

The Clubhouse
115 S. Walnut
The Clubhouse Muncie will be participating in the November’s First Thursday from 5-7pm. 
Our Specials:
Happy Hour
Half Off Appetizers
$3 Margaritas
$5 Cut Water Drinks 

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us at Cornerstone for a fall celebration of the arts! Check out exhibitions and performances by our fall students from ballet and fencing to ceramics and musical theatre. Explore the work of our featured gallery artist Pete Vandenburg and check out our First Thursday vendors with special musical guest Katie Jo Robinson! Vendors and exhibitions from 5 - 8 pm with fall performances beginning at 6 pm. 

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
224 E. Main
Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company fills its gallery with locally handmade items and readymade photo frames perfect for gift giving. Our Holiday Shop will be open 5-8pm.

Gordy Fine Art and Framing is the area’s leading source for holiday gifts that are handmade locally. These include prints, pottery, jewelry and readymade photo frames. Prices mostly fall between $30 to $200. From whimsical “Funcie” shirts to handcrafted mugs and plates. Paintings and prints capture Indiana’s landscapes in both traditional and contemporary styles.

“The Holiday Shop offers great opportunities to find unique holiday gifts with a connection to the city we live in,” says Gordy owners Barbara and Carl Schafer. “Often our customers are shopping for friends who have moved away from Muncie, or for their grown children who need something special to remember their hometown. Useful things such as mugs, bowls, and t-shirts are popular since they are used every day.”

The show will run throughout the holiday season and new works will be continually added to replace things that are purchased and removed.

Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities 
111 E Adams St 
Kat’s Crystals will be hosting local fire flow artist, Braiden Robinson, just outside our shop at 111 E Adams St. He will be performing with fire poi and fire sword props from 5-8pm. The show is free to watch, however he will be accepting tips !

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Mad Jax, in conjunction with iMade immersive learning studio: "A Muncie of Muses," presents a gallery of downtown Muncie inspired community partner full scale projects. The gallery will open Thursday November 7th from 5-8 PM at Mad Jax. Mad Jax has graciously opened their doors for this gallery. Live music, student work, and work from local artist will be featured. Beverages will also be available for purchase. 

Live Music will be played by Jerry Barker and possibly more. Art exhibition by Sandra Peterson (Quilt Artist), Cornerstore Vintage Midcentury Modern Mini Pop-up Museum, and more will be featured in this gallery. 

A Muncie of Muses is a class dedicated to delivering design ideas in partnership with downtown Muncie organizations. The goal is to learn more about the city and to enhance the preexisting culture. We look forward to sharing our work with the community and working alongside Mad Jax.

Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
Heidi Hilleson is the Muncie Artists Guild's Artist of the Month for November. 

Heidi Hinrichs Hilleson has been an artist, creating in many different mediums her entire life.  She began sewing as soon as she could thread a needle at age five. Heidi’s interest throughout life has been creating textile hangings and as a professional seamstress, designing and making bridal gowns, dresses for her mother and tailoring men’s suits. She loves to knit, crochet, quilt and tat and has an antique spinning wheel from a Hutterite community in Montana. Heidi has written and illustrated children’s books for her family and kids. 

She began using colored pencil, her favorite medium, 30 years ago. The last two years she has delighted in drawing inspiration from the birds and flowers in her flourishing garden. Heidi has focused her energies on creating an artwork series entitled “Women of the World,” calling attention to peace and justice issues that challenge women from all walks of life. 

Heidi’s artwork can be viewed on her Instagram account at starshowergallery 

Her work will be shown at the following locations: Northwest Bank (E Charles), Old National Bank (S Madison), Rosebud Coffee House, Vera Mae's Bistro, and Parlour Salon. 

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 see us and get some goodies! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at Adams & Walnut during the First Thursday Gallery Walk on November 7th in Downtown Muncie from 5-8p! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE our posts.

The Muncie Makers Market will set up outdoors on the sidewalks of Downtown Muncie for Light Up DWNTWN! 🎄 We'll be at Adams & Walnut from 5-8p - bundle up and enjoy a lovely Winter evening in Downtown Muncie!

The 2024 Annual Holiday Gift Market at Light Up DWNTWN is SOON! 🎁 PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT PAGE!

We have all been working very hard to bring this special event to you and we can’t wait to show you! You will find a great choice of high quality and unique gifts for your lists here! Presented by the Muncie Makers Market, your chance to shop early will be kicking off the Winter season in Downtown Muncie. We invite you to celebrate with us!

The next BIG event for the Muncie Makers Market is the Holiday Gift Market, on December 5th, during December's First Thursday, which is Light Up DWNTWN, from 5-8p, at 301 South Walnut Street - this is right next to HeidiJHale Jewelry and her big annual sale! We are on the First Floor, directly inside the entrance of the Mitchell Building, just South of the intersection of Walnut and Adams, very easy to find, with lots of free parking all around! 🎁 There will be fun events throughout Downtown Muncie which are sponsored by the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, many shops and restaurants will be open late with activities and sales, and everyone is excited to be at the heart of it all! Every December’s First Thursday is branded as Light Up DWNTWN and we will show up BRIGHT and MERRY!

The Holiday Gift Market showcases local business! All with handmade creations, homemade delights, locally grown goodies, and SO MUCH MORE! We really hope that you will #ShopSmallFirst this season!

Join your community at Light Up DWNTWN for a fun evening of shopping in a festive environment. We encourage folks to #ShopLocal on First Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5-8p with the wonderful local Growers and Makers of the Muncie Makers Market at Light Up DWNTWN in Downtown Muncie at our Holiday Gift Market! DO NOT MISS THIS! 🎁 Please SHARE to spread the word!

All Vendors must register in advance.