44 past events with the tour tag

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Exhibit open Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. An extraordinary collection of rare books and documents from the Remnant Trust, Inc., is on display at the E. B. and Bertha C. Ball Center throughout spring semester. The Remnant Trust is a public educational foundation that makes their collection of more than 1,300 original and first-edition documents available to colleges, universities, and other organizations. This semester's theme is "Men, Monsters, and Martians." Visit the Web site for a list of books on display. 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Exhibit open Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. An extraordinary collection of rare books and documents from the Remnant Trust, Inc., is on display at the E. B. and Bertha C. Ball Center throughout spring semester. The Remnant Trust is a public educational foundation that makes their collection of more than 1,300 original and first-edition documents available to colleges, universities, and other organizations. This semester's theme is "Men, Monsters, and Martians." Visit the Web site for a list of books on display. 

Succulents, What's Not to Love?

What: Succulents: What’s Not to Love?

When: Saturday, May 11th, 2019

Time: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Where: Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse

Join us to learn all about succulents! This diverse group of plants is popular for the home gardener and generally don’t require a large amount of maintenance. Good plants for college residence halls.

Free Public Event.

Free Parking is available near Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus, 2500 W. University Ave. No permit required on Saturdays.

Inquire to sign up. Participation is limited to 15

To register contact Cheryl LeBlanc, 765-285-8839 or cleblanc@bsu.edu

Learn about these fascinating migratory insects, what they symbolize and why we should care. Includes youth-friendly crafts and a story corner suitable for most ages. Families and children from the community are welcome to attend.

This event is hosted at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus, across the street from IU Ball Memorial Hospital and adjacent to the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass.

Questions? Contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or 765-285-8839.

General hours: M-F 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Closed Sunday and during Ball State breaks and holidays.

Parking: Available in lot G13 off of University Ave., with metered parking also available on University Ave. Overflow parking is available to the west (near Picnic shelter, C3) and east (near tennis courts, G15). For more information about the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and a parking map, visit www.bsu.edu/orchids. View an interactive parking map.

To learn more about the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, visit www.bsu.edu/orchids.

Learn more about Muncie’s rich history by taking a guided tour through a portion of historic Beech Grove cemetery.

Enjoy complimentary cider and cookies at the fountain (we will also have hot dogs, soft drinks and chips for sale) and view a special display of local artifacts inside the gothic chapel.

This is a family-friendly event.

Tickets are $10.00 and are available through Eventbrite or can be purchased day-of at the main gate at 1400 W. Kilgore Ave. Children under the age of 12 and accompanied by an adult admitted free.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-beech-grove-cemetery-tour-2019-tickets-72750916951

Parking will be available across from the main cemetery gate. Please take caution when crossing Kilgore.

This event is brought to you by Old West End Neighborhood Association.

Enjoy refreshments, music, hands-on activities for all ages and holiday cheer on the Ball State Cultural Corridor! Follow the jingle bells and luminaries between the Greenhouse, Center for Glass, Planetarium and Museum of Art.

The evening will feature:

Holiday Open House at the David Owsley Museum of Art, with live music, children's art and activities and a pop-up shop hosted by the Book Arts Collaborative.

Holiday in Bloom at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse - Ball State University, featuring live performances by the Hillcroft Handbell Choir and Sedoctave Acapella Group, a poinsettia give-away and a special children's activity.

Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University Holiday Program, providing two showings of “The Christmas Star” planetarium show at 6:30 p.m. or 8 p.m.

Holiday Open House at the Marilyn K. Glick Center For Glass of the Ball State University School of Art, with glassblowing demonstrations and the Glass Guild Holiday Sale.

If you are attending the Enchanted Luminaria at Minnetrista, a Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) Trolley service will be available from 6-9:30 p.m. with drop-off/pick-up locations on University Ave. at the Greenhouse/Glick Center and Minnetrista.

Weekend parking is free on campus and available off of University and Riverside avenues. There is no cost to attend any of the Ball State participating sites.

Come in out of the COLD and explore the Rinard Orchid
Greenhouse. Visit the tropics and see lots of flowers
with only a tiny travel jaunt! FREE and open to Adults & Families (children ages 5+) 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parking is available near Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. No permit required on Saturdays. For
questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc or call 765-285-8839.

Join PlySpace (plyspace.org) and Ball State University School of Art for the visiting artist lecture for PlySpace Resident Fellow Natan Diacon-Furtado. Diacon-Furtado will speak about his work and answer questions about his practice and time spent in Muncie at the PlySpace Residency, a program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (munciearts.org). 

This event will be held on Thursday, October 29th at 6 PM-7PM via Ball State School of Art Live (https://sites.bsu.edu/artlive/). A live Q&A will follow the lecture. Attendees can view the lecture for free. 

Over the last 3 weeks, Diacon-Furtado has worked with 2D Foundation students at Ball State University School of Art in a virtual collaboration. Our Patterns, a project spanning 6 separate classes and including over 100 student participants who developed pattern-based works to create a community “quilt” of patterns, visible on Instagram (@ourpatterns_Muncie). The public is encouraged to follow the progress of this project online, which will culminate in a projected exhibition on the exterior of the PlySpace building on First Thursday, November 5th.

Diacon-Furtado is an internationally recognized and award-winning Brazilian and American artist and designer who has exhibited globally in venues including the Venice Biennale of Architecture and the Buenos Aires International Biennial of Architecture. His design work has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times and Dwell magazine, and he is a founding partner of the New Orleans based arts-focused design studio opossum (itsopossumtime.com).

PlySpace is a program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council in collaboration with Ball State University School of Art and Sustainable Muncie Corporation, supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Art in Bloom 2022

Join the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 14 and 15 for Art in Bloom, an annual celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries. In addition to the innovative arrangements, visitors can also enjoy extended museum hours of noon to 5pm on both days with live demonstrations, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. 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 one of the final opportunities to see the special exhibition Body Language: The Art of Larry Day before it closes on May 21.

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

Art in Bloom 2022

Join the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 14 and 15 for Art in Bloom, an annual celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries. In addition to the innovative arrangements, visitors can also enjoy extended museum hours of noon to 5pm on both days with live demonstrations, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. 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 one of the final opportunities to see the special exhibition Body Language: The Art of Larry Day before it closes on May 21.

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

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 20 and 21 for Art in Bloom, an annual 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 20, 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 A Wild Story: The David and Sarojini Johnson Print Collection, which closes on May 21.

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

Design Lab at Madjax Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, June 1 from 4–9 pm

Join us on Thursday, June 1st, to celebrate the reopening of the Design Lab at Madjax in its new downstairs location! Drop in anytime from 4–9 pm to tour the lab and view equipment demonstrations. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will be held at 4:15 pm.

The Design Lab is a membership-based space providing community members with access to professional-grade digital fabrication equipment and software at an affordable price. Equipment includes 3D printers, a sublimation ink printer and heat press, a WAZER water jet cutter, a Glowforge laser engraver, a vinyl cutter, and a poster printer. Training and project assistance are provided by our lab techs at a nominal cost. 

From now until the end of June, get an individual membership for just $25/month (one-year commitment required). Family and organizational memberships are also available. Visit the open house and discover what you can make at Madjax!

TIME TRAVELERS-BSU

Explore the fascinating world of history and architecture with the Time Travelers program! Designed for children aged 9–12, this two-part workshop will take you on a journey through the past, as you learn about the importance of place and community.

Through hands-on activities, walking tours, scavenger hunts, and experiential learning, you will gain a new perspective on the built environment and how it shapes the communities we live in. You will also have the opportunity to make things, understand the process of designing and building, and engage with your community in a new way.

The Time Travelers program is facilitated at Madjax and is focused on the culture of making, giving you the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or just want to learn something new, this program is perfect for you!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your community and discover the history and architecture that make it special. Register for the Time Travelers program today!

Instructor: J.P. Hall 

Dates: Tuesday, June 27 & Wednesday, June 28

Lunch will be provided

Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.

We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
 

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.

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.

July 12; 2 p.m. 
Cost: $10 | Member discounts apply  
Center Building, Collection Storage 

Registration deadline: July 10 

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Minnetrista Heritage Collection on a guided tour with Archivist Susan Smith and Collections Manager Mindy Price. Learn more about what we collect and see artifacts not currently on public display. Dive into the rich history and fascinating stories behind these treasures.  

Tours are suitable for ages 13 and up. 

#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! ♥️