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Come enjoy live entertainment, music and art during the Festival on the Green on Saturday, June 8th, 2013 on the lawn of the Ball State University Arts Terrace. An Arts Fair, hosted by the Muncie Arts and Culture Council, will be from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra taking stage at 7:00 pm.

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra will be hosting an Around the World-theme picnic contest prior to the concert. The winners of the picnic contest will be awarded prizes donated by local businesses! Picnics must register at the information tent between 5:30 and 6:15pm and will be marked by a numbered helium balloon. The picnic contest will conclude at 7:00 pm.

The Arts Fair will feature over twenty local artists, authors, and organizations that will be offering art activities for families, art and jewelry pieces for sale, information about programming, a musical petting zoo and more. The event is free, but there will be several opportunities to purchase items from the vendors so don’t forget to bring some cash! Door prizes will be given away during the fair and prizes include tickets to local arts organization events, jewelry from several local artisans, and more.

Bring your own chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy the show or rent a table for eight and eight chairs for $20 from the Muncie Symphony League volunteers.

Event presented by Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund, Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, and Muncie Arts and Culture Council. Event supported by Indiana Arts Commission, Ball State University, Indiana Public Radio, WERK Radio, and WIPB.

For more information, visit http://www.munciesymphony.org or call (765) 285-5531.

The Artist Within
313 S Walnut

The Artist Within will feature the third social network exhibit, titled "Indiana".

Participating artists will be using social media to spread the word about this show and its theme. The first two exhibits, "Robots" and "Birds and Words", were a huge success and we are certain you will enjoy this one too. Local artists in all mediums will be exhibiting and selling work that they have created to explore the theme of Indiana. Come see what the Hoosier state means to these artists of all ages.

Gallery 308
308 E Main

The ArtCamp Show featuring the talents of more than 45 young artists opens at Gallery 308 August 1. Many of the cities young artists have been busy this summer participating in an Art Camp sponsored by Art Mart and The Artist Within. The campers took a trip "Under the Sea: Exploring the Oceans through Art".  Held at The Artist Within, this summer saw six weeks of clay camps and one week of fine arts camp.

Karen Fisher, owner of Art Mart and longtime ArtCamp instructor, said her students aged 5 to 13 created traditional Japanese fish prints, a school of origami fish, 3-D papier-mâché puffer fish, and a mural of sea creatures. Artist Within owner Bob Hartley stated, "It is really fun watching them grow and to follow their artistic growth. The excitement the kids bring is what keeps this old art teacher eager for the return of Summer ArtCamps."

The campers have drawn, painted, and potted during their underwater exploration.  Fisher added, "The highpoint for each of the young artists is the thrill of seeing their artistic creations professionally hung and lit in a gallery."  The culmination of their art camp experience will be an exhibit at Gallery 308 with the First Thursday reception.   The opening reception for the new exhibit will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome.

The gallery is open Friday from 3:00 – 7:00 pm and Saturday from 12:30 – 5:00pm.  Admission is free. The ArtCamp Show continues through August 3.

Gallery 308, located at 308 East Main in downtown Muncie,  is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. The Gallery opens a new exhibit every First Thursday. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about upcoming exhibits, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575 or visit www.gallery308.org.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E Main

Faulkner Watercolors August Exhibit  - Jim Faulkner is one of the best known artists of east central Indiana, and his interests and reputation as a watercolor painter extend throughout the state and beyond. But it is Indiana that has received most of the artist's attention for the past two decades. Since 1990, Faulkner has been accepted twenty times into the famed Hoosier Salon exhibits, winning six awards. In the same period, ten painting have been juried into Watercolor Society of Indiana exhibits, earning seven awards. Minnetrista Annual and Hoosier Heritage have provided three awards each, with a Merit Award in 2013 at the latter. Faulkner has taught numerous workshops, and also taught in the Ball State University Art Dept., where he first met Brian and Genny Gordy, as students. Brian credits his former professor with instilling the beauty of transparent watercolors into his art career. Faulkner received both his own undergraduate and master's degrees at BSU.

Faulkner will exhibit new paintings that were done in the fall, winter and spring seasons of 2012-13. A lover of his chosen medium, the artist offers, "As always, I was primarily interested in wonderful images all around me, and my futile attempts to capture that image – but with the added beauty of watercolor paint on rag paper." Opening with a First Thursday reception on August 1, 2013, the show continues through the end of the month. The artist will speak about his work and answer questions, beginning at 6:15 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.

Interesting notes about this Muncie artist include the fact that Faulkner was an abstract painter for 15 years before returning to his roots of realist watercolors. He was also a dedicated sculptor, and taught Brian and Genny – and many others, including nephew, Steve Clark, the art of bronze casting in the 1970's. He and his wife, Eleanor, live on a small farmstead outside Muncie with various cats and dogs. Jim's studio is in their restored barn.

Corrinne LeNeave Installation in Nook Gallery - Alexandra Corrinne LeNeave will exhibit installation pieces in the Nook gallery at Gordy's. A recent graduate of Ball State University, she holds a BFA in Video Art and Electronic Media. Her work examines object ownership as it flows between generations in a family.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. is located at 224 E. Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre.  For more information, call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.

Rose Court
125 E Charles

Rose Court is pleased to host the homeschooled artists of our community to display their artwork on August 1st from 5 to 8 PM for the Muncie "First Thursday" Arts Walk in downtown Muncie.

This will be the first time the work of the community wide homeschooling artists has been on public display.

Come see a sampling of the students' portfolios.  Some of the work was completed in a class; some was completed independently.  The students work encompasses every medium from watercolor to oils to ceramics and everything in between. 

Here is a bit more information from the homeschooling community:

"East Central Indiana has a large homeschooling community.  We are a diverse group, representing different cultures, religions, political leanings and even educational ideologies and methodologies, but we all homeschool.  We welcome other homeschoolers to connect with our community via YahooGroups and Facebook.

HomeschoolCoCo is a general group for topics that relate even remotely to homeschooling in Delaware County and its surrounding areas. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolCoCo

Homeschool Explorers is the daughter group to CoCo.  It is for organizing field trips, holding competitions (like the Spelling Bee or Math Olympiad), and hosting a booksale every summer.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolExplorers/

On Facebook, we have a page called Muncie Homeschoolers.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/349898035098877/

Questions about the exhibit may be directed to Lori McKenney, manager of the First Thursday Art Exhibit, at klcmckenney@gmail.com or 286-5297.

Questions about connecting with our local homeschooling community may be directed to Julia at mocaismama@gmail.com."

The MITS Trolley will run the Downtown loop to include close access to each featured location from 5-9pm

Main Street

MFD Fire Department Museum
The Muncie Fire Department Museum will be open for tours. The museum includes artifacts, equipment and pictures that cover the history of the fire department for the city of Muncie.

Gallery 308
This two–man show titled “Conversations and After/Life” is a collection of fine art photography.  This exhibit features two award-winning artists, Alfredo Marin Carle and Ryan Sparrow.  Both artists are faculty in the Department of Journalism at Ball State University teaching visual journalism classes.  Marin-Carle and Sparrow earned the gallery exhibit when they captured Best of Show and first place awards respectively from Gallery’s 308’s Paperchaser 2012 juried exhibition.  Marin-Carle took top honors for his self-portrait, “Introspection”. 

Gordy Fine Art and Framing
Style show by Pat Nelson and Ann Baddeley Keister entitled: “Putting it All Together:  Invention, Appropriation, Transformation, Elaboration,” The show will feature wearable garments designed and sewn by Ann using recycled Japanese kimono fabrics. Pat’s jewelry pieces of mixed metals, vitreous enamel, stones and some fabric were  made as the garments were under construction, “allowing for much give and take” between the two artists during the process.”  Runway shows will be at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM with limited seating.

Muncie Civic Theatre
Performance pieces from the upcoming show “Dreamgirls” featuring Muncie’s own broadway and motion picture actress, Cynda Williams!

Downtown Farm Stand
Series of "farmscapes" by Kishel Photography taken at some of the the farms who’s products are regularly represented at the Farm Stand.  Deli will be open with  beer and wine available for purchase.

111 Arts Gallery
Collaborative art show with a live musical performance!

Old National Bank
Exhibit of local artists and refreshments in the bank lobby featuring work from Sylvia LaRue, Sharon LaRue, Jean McCauley, Liz Guntle, Debbie Brown, and Susie Morgan

Delaware County Building
Green, environmental, conservation, and sustainable organizations, agencies, and non-profits will have booths and displays in the Delaware County Building Plaza.

Heintzelman Green Space
Musical Performances
5pm: Emily Myren
6pm: Matt Ruddick
7pm: Dustin Vance. 
8pm: Projection from BSU video students

100 Blk N Mulberry

Folly Moon
Opening exhibit by artist Matt Lykens

100 Blk S. Walnut St.

Chesterfields
Soup Crawl location and open for dining

Muncie Ballet Studio
Class registration and mini dance classes. Tutu display and Nutcracker excerpts will be performed at Canan Commons.

Kirk's Bike Shop
Introducing the newest line of bicycles and accessories from Electra Bicycle Company. Kirk's will also be featuring a 2013 Model Closeout Sale! There will be HUGE markdowns on 2013 Trek Bicycles. Kirk's Bike Shop will be open until 8pm.

The Arsenal
Wine Down WOD (Workout of the Day). Wine and cheese will be shared with participants during live CrossFit workouts for observation. Staff will provide tours and answer questions about The Arsenal and Crossfit. Patrons are also encouraged to sign up for a free WOD.

Hue Studio
Welcome our newest DWNTWN neighbor!  Grand opening!

Pazols Jewelers
Masterworks Chorale ensemble groups will perform periodically from 6pm. There will be light refreshments and a cookbook sale.

100 Blk. W. Jackson

Cortex
Works in media ranging from acrylic to velum and glass. Drawings from nature and life experiences Artisans Abygale Devendorf, Taylor Fentz, Jill Polumbo and Brenda Whittaker and Juli Thorson will showcase their talents in images and jewelry. Wilson Wine Tasting. Local music legend and Folly Moon proprietor Mike Martin will perform.

The Living Room
"In this series of paintings Michael May has been depicting experiments developed by a fictional harmless lunatic. The picture plane is split into segments, each showing a different stage in the experiment. By moving from segment to segment the viewer is able to unpack the experiment piece by piece."

Carnegie Library Art
Discover amazing art and artifacts inside Carnegie Library. Enjoy the building’s classical architecture including a stained glass dome, historical maps, and a commanding original painting by J. Ottis Adams of Wheeling Pike as it Appeared in 1891.
Also on display is a collection of vases, sculptures, carved treasures, and more from Taiwan, China, Korea, Japan, Kazakhstan, and South Korea. These treasures were gifts to the City of Muncie during economic development visits and have been archived and documented by Muncie Public Library. These items are displayed periodically for all to discover and enjoy!

200 Blk S. Walnut

Towne Boutique
One of a kind, eclectic and fanciful hats and accessories

Casa Del Sol Parking lot
6:30 - BSU Jazz Band
7:30 - BSU Tuba Euphonium

Valhalla
Featuring work from artist Natalie Kowalk. Kowalk focuses on dysfunctional characters and environments in her narrative paintings. Valhalla will also feature live music!

Heorot
Featuring work from Brandon Beeson and Ellery Diaz.
Beeson draws inspiration for his paintings from issues concerning graduating college students. Diaz repurposes vintage National Geographic imagery to create new work usually incorporating text

300 Blk S. Walnut

The Artist Within
“Thirteen Artists Within” showcases the artwork of the thirteen very creative and talented artists whose work is sold through the Artist Within’s gift shop: Bette Graham, David Calvin, Leslie Blair, Chic Ebert Velazco, Lynette Whitesell, Barbara Houck, Bill Cox, Cindy Turner, Gary Huggler, Eugene Boyd, Karen Fisher, Toren Scott and Bob Hartley.
Light refreshments, music by Bryce Taylor and an opportunity to meet the artists with potter’s wheel throwing demonstrations by resident potter Toren Scott and representatives from the BSU Ceramics Department and their Potters’ Guild.

Old National Trust Parking Lot

BSU Art Department
Art Professors Ted Neal, Vance Bell, and BSU ceramics students will demonstrate throwing on the potter’s wheel

YART
This guerrilla art sale, with a goal of making art affordable and accessible to the community. No art will be priced above $40!

400 Blk S. Walnut St

Prime Trust Soup Crawl
Prime Trust hosts Soup Crawl to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Several Downtown restaurants will be featuring a cup of soup, for a unique dining experience, for the low ticket price of $15- Tickets can be purchased the night of the event at the corner of Walnut and Charles St

Muncie Young Professionals
Presenting, Candy Chang’s “Before I Die” project. This project is a global public art project that invites people to reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in public space. MYP will have a 7' x 16' chalkboard on display for the public to write their own personal messages about their life's dreams.

Canan Commons
Information and artwork will be available from Muncie Arts and Culture Council Community Partners including Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance, Ball State’s Metal Guild, CityScapes, David Owsley Museum of Art, East Central Neighborhood Association, Etch a Thing, Friends Memorial Church and Preschool, Indiana Public Radio, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Heather’s Edible Art, Muncie Children’s Museum, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Southside Band & Guard, Tamarack Studio, and No Studios.

Canan Commons Stage
5:30-6:30 - Muncie Symphony Orchestra sponsored by Raymond James and the City of Muncie,
6:30-7:30 - Community Arts Performances on small stage with performances by Muncie Ballet Studio, Muncie Civic Theatre, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Southside High School Band and Guard, and Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance.
7:30-9:00 - New Orleans own Rebirth Brass Band presented by Three Trails Music Series

Muncie Music Center
6:30-7:30 - The Muncie Music Center House Band consisting of employees and friends of Muncie Music Center.  R&B/Funk/Soul . Check them out between performances at Canan Commons.

100 Blk W. Charles

Barn Brasserie
Local artist display and sale

110 Blk E. Charles

Kids Chalk Drawing Collaboration
Sponsored by the Fickle Peach

Rose Court
Historic Rose Court will be displaying works from Cindy Turner - watercolorist, Andrea Swartz award winning photographer and Jennifer Smith award winning photographer.

Hotheads Pepper Store
Located on 2nd floor  of Rose Court “Paint with Flavor” artist collaboration

Mutual Bank
Featuring local artists and refreshments in the bank lobby.

400 Blk E. Charles St

Open Door Health Services
View the permanent collection of Open Door Health Services.  Artists include Brian Gordy, R. David Dale, Jim Faulkner, Hattie Stanton, Kyle Evens, Richard Tuck and Jeff Owen Pearson.

100 Blk N. High St

Savages Ale House
Opening exhibit with works by Angie Ridge Hedman.

Refresh
Will be featuring a large variety of items from Buttons to Blooms along with their usual amazing inventory. Buttons to Blooms are whimsical home decor items made from buttons, clay, ribbons, and wire and are sure to brighten up any room.

Dan’s Downtown Records
Dan's Downtown Records features one of the largest collections of new and used vinyl in east-central Indiana.

200 Blk S High St.

High Street United Methodist Church
Numerous stained glass windows, 15 paintings of a religious nature, including "Adoration of the Shepherds" (circa 1720-1730) by Francesco Cavaliere Trevisani (also known as Romano), and a tapestry "Birth of the Virgin" by an unknown artist (circa 1525-1550). Visitors should enter through the main (east) entrance.

Throughout Downtown

BSU School of Art
Video students will be presenting Spectacle and Illusion: Projection in Public Space.  Eight students will activate a variety of public buildings and spaces throughout downtown with site specific video.  Projection will begin at sunset.
Artists include: Marie Boedeker, Chad Copeland, Eileen Costello, Tyler Gater, Amanda Knigga, Melissa Livermore, Kristina Powell, Shelby Sanders

Southside Marching Band
Students will be playing “Boom Whacks” in various locations.

Blue Sky Carnival Band
The band will parade in the streets at 7:00pm as we march to Canan Commons for the “Rebirth Brass Band” Performance!  Join the party!

TEMPORAL SYNAPSE at PROJECTiONE
PROJECTiONE is a design collaborative led by artists Adam Buente and Kyle Perry, both residents of Muncie, IN. Founded in 2009.  Their most recent project “Temporal Synapse” was designed to inhabit 6 elevator lobbies in the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital on Wishard Health’s newest campus. More than 18 months in the making, “Temporal Synapse” is due to be installed before the end of October. Eager to share their most recent endeavor with Muncie, Buente and Perry will open their shop located at 612 S. Elm Street. to the public.  Several of the completed “Temporal Synapse” walls will be operational and on exhibit for the first time alongside past projects and prototypes. For more information, visit http://www.projectione.com.

The Art of Caring
The Artist Within, Gallery 308, and Gordy's Fine Art and Framing will be participating in "The Art of Caring", a food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank. Canned goods may be dropped off at any of those locations during First Thursday.

111 Arts Gallery
111 E Main
Christmas Krampus flash drawn by guys at shop and $40 Krampus tattoos all night long.

The Artist Within
313 S Walnut
The Paintings of Casey Parmerlee
Local artist Casey Parmerlee has been very interested in spatial, geometric landscapes and feels that this has guided her most popular work over the past few years. Because of this, Casey has really focused in on what she wants the viewer to take away from her paintings.

She has chosen to refine her color palette and work with non-traditional mediums on canvas, such as charcoal, conte crayon, colored pencils, and using gesso as a medium instead of a ground and sizing as one might typically use it.

Casey states that the overall look and feel of the work in this exhibit is more refined than her previous work of the same subject matter. This body of work tends to conjure feelings of grandness and sophistication with its rigid lines and frame work, but still feels organic and tied to nature. It is this balance of geometry with the organic that she finds interesting.

Chesterfield's Deli
102 S Walnut

The official dedication of the Muncie Arts and Culture District gateway signs will take place from 5pm to 6pm on First Thursday in the Ivy Tech Patterson Building. Please RSVP by emailing events@munciearts.org or by calling 765-287-8139.

Gallery 308
308 E Main
Finding Their Voices

The Gallery 308 December show, “Finding Their Voices”, showcases the talents of 15 artists from Ball State University’s School of Art.  The exhibit features works of art in both 2D and 3D media in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, glass, drawing, metals, ceramics, and sculpture. The opening reception will be held from 5-8pm. The exhibit is open through December 27. The gallery is open Fridays from 3-7pm and Saturdays from 12:30 – 5:00pm.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E Main
Annual Salon Show

Two dozen area artists will hang works for the holidays at Gordy Fine Art and Framing. Opening with a reception on Thursday, December 5th, the exhibit will continue through January 31, 2014 and includes oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, drawings, original prints, pottery, jewelry, photographs and sculpture pieces.

“We’ve added a few artists to our award-winning lineup this year, which helps keep the event fresh and interesting,” offers gallery director, Braydee Euliss. “The works range from traditional oil paintings of landscapes and florals to more modern and abstract pieces and figurative works.” She continues, “We encourage guests to ask questions. Art openings definitely have a learning component, and we all love to talk about art.”

A salon show differs from typical exhibits by allowing pieces to be removed from the show at time of sale. They are replaced by other pieces or the exhibit is rearranged. This allows patrons to consider art for holiday decorating or gift giving, concepts that also support the artists, who appreciate selling their work before year’s end.

Artists in the Salon Show include Kim and Scott Anderson, Sue Beach, Carol Burt, David Dale, Eric Ernstberger, Braydee Euliss, Jim Faulkner, Charlene George, Brian and Genny Gordy, Corey Hagelberg, David and Sarojini Johnson, Suzanne Lambert, Paul Laseau, Cheryl Anne Lorance, Shonet Martin, Jan McCune, Alan Patrick, John Peterson, Marty Price, Margie Prim, Kyle Rees, Carol Strockwasson and Lynette Waters. A reception for the artists will be held during the monthly First Thursday art event on Thursday, December 5, 2013, from 5 to 8 PM. The artists in attendance will be introduced and a short talk about the show will be given at 6:15 PM. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

The exhibit may also be viewed during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment.

Ivy Tech Fisher Building
345 S High

The staff and students of Ivy Tech’s School of Education are excited to announce that we will be hosting a “Parent’s Night Out” at the Fisher Building from 5:30 to 8:00pm on December 5th. We have an exciting “Winter Wonderland” themed night planned for children whose parents are attending First Thursday events. This event was created because we have a genuine concern for the availability of proper childcare during the First Thursday events. We also understand that many parents in the surrounding area could benefit from a fun night out, all while supporting the community.

Safe activities and a snack will be provided for children while their parents enjoy Muncie’s First Thursday festivities. Registration is open to the first 75 children ages 4-12. Please contact Erin Donovan at edonovan2@ivytech.edu for registration forms or for more information about the event. Thank you for considering the safety of the children in our community.

Rose Court
125 E Charles
The Work of Heather Haviland and Melissa Cummings

Heather Haviland has a BFA with an emphasis on photography from Herron School of Art in Indianapolis. With her love for graphic design and painting, she incorporates these elements into her artwork. Her inspiration comes from an interest in melding folklore and mythology with fantasy and surreal portraiture. Her background as a floral designer has also influenced the meaning, structure, and vibrant colors seen in her work. This quote from Joseph Campbell best describes what Heather strives to capture in her photographs, “I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.” Her past work has been described as “fantastical & imaginative” challenging the viewer to explore content reminiscent of fairy stories from a darker age.

A self-taught artist,  Melissa Cummings has been the recipient of several honors including winning two scholastic art awards from the State of Indiana.   “People have been my most inspiring subject matter.  The eyes are my greatest emphasis when I am working on a portrait painting.”  Sought after for her portraits Melissa is re-emerging with a new love for surrealistic abstracts in oil.  “This change in genre is allowing me to make creations based from my own emotions.  It is raw energy.”  Her work is eclectic and she enjoys using a variety of mediums and styles. 

Select works will be available for purchase.

Magic City Music Men will perform at 6:30pm and 7:15pm on First Thursday.

Toys Forever Models & Hobbies
300 S Walnut

Toys Forever will host Santa Claus. Bring your child to sit on Santa’s lap and get a photo taken too!

111 Arts Gallery
111 E Main
Fifth Annual Sofielsa Harmon Art Show

Sofielsa is a kid growing up in an outsider art world. Her naive interpretations are guided by the artists who visit 111 Arts Gallery throughout the year.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E Main
Annual Salon Show

Two dozen area artists will hang works for the holidays at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, including oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, drawings, original prints, pottery, jewelry, photographs and sculpture pieces. The salon show will be on display through January 31, 2014.

“We’ve added a few artists to our award-winning lineup this year, which helps keep the event fresh and interesting,” offers gallery director, Braydee Euliss. “The works range from traditional oil paintings of landscapes and florals to more modern and abstract pieces and figurative works.” She continues, “We encourage guests to ask questions. Art openings definitely have a learning component, and we all love to talk about art.”

A salon show differs from typical exhibits by allowing pieces to be removed from the show at time of sale. They are replaced by other pieces or the exhibit is rearranged. This allows patrons to consider art for holiday decorating or gift giving, concepts that also support the artists, who appreciate selling their work before year’s end.

Artists in the Salon Show include Kim and Scott Anderson, Sue Beach, Carol Burt, David Dale, Eric Ernstberger, Braydee Euliss, Jim Faulkner, Charlene George, Brian and Genny Gordy, Corey Hagelberg, David and Sarojini Johnson, Suzanne Lambert, Paul Laseau, Cheryl Anne Lorance, Shonet Martin, Jan McCune, Alan Patrick, John Peterson, Marty Price, Margie Prim, Kyle Rees, Carol Strockwasson and Lynette Waters.

A reception for the artists will be held during the monthly First Thursday art event on Thursday, January 2, 2014, from 5 to 8 PM. The reception will also serve as a farewell party for Ben Gordy, General Manager, who is pursuing a new degree in Indianapolis. A short talk at 6:30 will focus on the various works on exhibit, representing over two dozen local artists who work in oils, watercolors, acrylics, photography, printmaking, mixed media, jewelry and pottery. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

The exhibit may also be viewed during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment.

111 Arts Gallery
111 E Main
Work by Seth Winn

(Seth Winn) skateboarder/artist, acrylic paint n water color on canvas and some on warped ply wood. Wax the curb skate the curb socialize with locals freak out the bourgouise try to fit in with the other art patrons , we art as lifestyle see ya.

The Artist Within
313 S Walnut
It’s Therapy

April at the Artist Within will feature the work of two East Central Indiana artists.

The collaborative exhibit by these two ladies will showcase the varied interests and mediums of their work. The title for the Two Artist Show is “It’s Therapy” and expresses the feelings these ladies share in regard to their commitment to creative expression.  Judy Bunner will have several pieces of her beautiful jewelry and Loretta Wray will showcase her pottery.  Each artist is unique in her creative approach to her chosen medium as you will see in the pieces they have selected for this exhibit.

Please make plans to meet these two very talented and creative ladies during the First Thursday opening from 5-8pm April 3rd.  Light refreshments will be served and the reception is free and open to the public. It will remain on display through April 26th.

Cornerstone Center for The Arts
520 E. Main St.
Contemporary Perspectives in Photography

Join Cornerstone Center for Arts for First Thursday on Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00pm for an opening reception and art show featuring two Ball State University seniors Lorin Ashley Bowen and Alea Bowling. Their combined show will featuring works of photography focused in areas of their interest – love and life.

Lorin Ashley Bowen was born in Jefferson City, Missouri.  She is currently living in Anderson, Indiana with her husband. Before moving to Indiana, she received her Associate of Arts at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri. Now, she is attending Ball State University and will be graduating spring 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in Photography.

As an artist, Bowen is drawn to things that are familiar, and relevant to everyday life. The series being portrayed is titled, A Quick Fix: A photographer's experience in a fast food society. She uses photography to record her ideas and experiences with domesticity. Bowen enjoys being able to create imagery that documents and comments on every day household situations.

Alea Bowling is a senior at Ball State University. She will be graduating in May with a Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in Photography. Her first major series is a work in progress titled Love in the Making. This project is the culmination of her studies at Ball State, the final requirement for her degree and honors college designation.          

Prior to beginning her senior thesis, Alea has also done commission work for several clients, including the Ball State Choral Department, St. Francis Catholic Church in Muncie, Indiana and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Indianapolis as well as individuals.

The Art Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the building. It will continue to exhibit and promote the artwork of Cornerstone students and instructors, local high school and college students, as well as local and regional artists.

The Fickle Peach (21+)
117 E Charles
Randy Salway: Early Portraits

Randy Salway was born in Fort Wayne and studied printmaking at Ball State University. He has exhibited work locally, regionally, and nationally in solo, group, and juried exhibitions. He has spent the past fourteen years installing the works of other artists as an exhibition preparator at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the David Owsley Museum of Art. The early portraits in this exhibition are the first of his work to be on view in Muncie in nearly a decade and are meant to reintroduce the artist to the community. His recent work is scheduled to be on view later this year.

Gallery 308
308 E Main
Paperchaser 2014

Gallery 308 opens its PAPERCHASER 2014 exhibition with a free reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 3.  The 5th annual show is a juried art show featuring the artworks of contemporary artists working in paper-based media.

Paperchaser 2014 will be juried by Art Hazelwood.  Hazelwood calls himself an artist, impresario and instigator.  His artwork ranges from screen-print posters to fine press artist books and public art projects. His prints are in several collections including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Library of Congress. He currently teaches printmaking at the San Francisco Art Institute.

Dave Franklin, Gallery 308 Board President, said, “More than $1,200 in cash awards will be announced at the Gallery opening on April 3 including the Best of Show winner. The awards ceremony will be held at 6pm.  The Best of Show winner also receives a solo exhibition in 2015.”

Gallery visitors will have the chance to see than 50 works-on-paper ranging from watercolor, to oils, to mixed media to photography.   The exhibit will be on display through April 24.  The gallery’s hours are Fridays 3-7pm and Saturdays from 12:30 – 5:00pm.  Admission is free. 

The exhibit is made possible by funding from Art Mart, Lyle Mannweiler Photography, Jack’s Camera, Gory Fine Art and Framing, and Indiana Public Radio.

Gallery 308, which provides space for local and regional artists with monthly “First Thursday” exhibits, is in its 14th year as a nonprofit art gallery.  For more information about PAPERCHASER 2014 opening, contact sherry@jackscamera.com.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E Main
Case Studies

Braydee Euliss has worked on every side of the world of art: student artist, artist, museum preparatory intern, gallery manager, patron, picture framer. A Muncie native, Euliss earned a BFA in Sculpture from Ball State University with a semester at Westminster College in London, England. She has also earned the title of “master framer,” according to her employer, Brian Gordy. Not only does she design and complete framing packages, but Euliss works on gilding projects, bringing old and antique frames back to their former golden glory. And, for the month of April, the talented artist will also be exhibiting in the Gordy gallery.

Case Studies is an exploratory and provocative exhibit that investigates institutional methods of 3-dimensional display. The pedestal, the vitrine, and various incarnations of both have been designed to unobtrusively showcase other objects. Case Studies asks the viewer to acknowledge the contextual framework of display and reconsider its furniture as a medium that filters our perception of what is contained within.

Conceptual and provocative, the exhibit re-focuses the viewer’s mind to the boxes, structures – furniture – that typically serve as silent support for art and objects. A question is being asked, “How does the framework of display filter our perception of what is contained within?”

Euliss has participated in numerous solo and group exhibits, including Select Fair in Miami, FL, Contexture at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts in Miller, IN, 23rd Minnetrista Annual, 73rd , 74th & 75th Annual Student Art Shows (BSU), Reclaiming Show, Atrium Gallery (BSU), and the Whitewater Valley Annual at IU East, Richmond, IN and several group shows, including Monkey Thunder, RE Monkey Thunder, Bodega at the Murphy Arts Building, Indianapolis, IN, and Resurfaced at Savage’s Ale House, Muncie.  The artist was selected for the Art Faculty Award for Outstanding Senior Art Student at BSU in 2010. Other awards include the Muncie Art Students League Annual BSU Student Art Award in 2009 and the Lucia Mysch Scholarship Award in 2009.

The opening reception for “Case Studies” will be held Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM at the downtown gallery. Light refreshments will be served and the artist will be introduced at 6:15 PM for a short talk, and to answer questions about her work. The exhibit will continue through April 30, 2014, and may also be viewed during normal business hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. is located at 224 E. Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre.  For more information, call 765-284-8422 or visit http://www.gordyframing.com.

Kishel Photography
120 N Walnut
Facade Reveal Party

Kishel Photography is hosting a facade reveal party to celebrate their new building renovations on First Thursday from 5pm to 9pm. Come celebrate with us and attend our open house!

Muncie Makes Lab
668 S Walnut
Napkin Sketches

Muncie Makes will feature napkin sketches created by students and community members alike after being given the prompt “What does Muncie mean to you?”. These sketches will be complemented by other various artwork and projects from students from Ball State’s College of Architecture and Planning. Students in an interdisciplinary studio have been working all semester to reopen the building into a gallery/workshop space. The April 3rd First Thursday will mark the official reopening of the building.

Rose Court
125 E Charles
Photography / Glass / Drawing Triple-Threat

The Photography of Woody Noblitt
Rose Court is pleased to be exhibiting the photography of Woody Noblitt.  Woody is a retired American Baptist minister who lives in Muncie.    He has always been interested in photography, but now that he has retired, he has ratcheted up his interest to beyond family pictures.  Woody has enjoyed traveling in search of photo opportunities, going as far as Moab, Utah, and is looking forward to doing more traveling in the future.

Glass Sale and Drawing Exhibition
There will be a glass sale of student work created at the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass at Ball State University.

Self-Portrait Drawings
Rose Court will also be hosting an exhibition of self-portrait drawings by first-year students in the School of Art at Ball State University, coordinated by Assistant Professor Barbara Giorgio.

The Valhalla Room (21+)
215 S Walnut

Featured artist Doug Smith explains, "I've worked as a freelance commercial artist for the past forty-some years.  I've been commissioned by everyone from Disney to American Greetings, Western Publishing to Mayflower Movers, and many lesser known entities.  As a result, I simply don't own a lot of my original work.

"Throughout the years, I've had the opportunity to do a few drawings and paintings for my own amusement, however, much of these works have been sold or given to family members or close friends.  These days, I do tend to hoard what few pieces I do."

Also at Valhalla, Loren Foley will have a selection of his taxidermy projects in an exhibition titled "Transmutation". Foley describes the collection as "An exploration of Taxidermy and the Reclamation of the Discarded."

The Artist Within
313 S Walnut

Seasonal Showcase – December at the Artist Within will feature a “Seasonal Showcase”, artwork by their member artists; just in time for holiday gift giving or a personal treat. There will also be a book sale and signing during the First Thursday Artists Reception December 4th from 5-8pm.

Local artist /author Laurie Lunsford will be on site to sign copies of her book It’s a Piece of Cake.

Please make plans to join us for light refreshments and a fun-filled evening.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E Main

Annual Salon Show – Our gallery wall will be packed with artwork from each of our 2D artists! Sculpture, pottery & jewelry will of course be on display throughout the rest of the gallery.

Grey Line Performance – And our Nook gallery will feature watercolors by Ball State Student, Sibley Barlow. Her exhibit, "Grey Line Performance" will continue through January 31st alongside the Annual Salon Show.

Per usual, our Salon Show is a gifting friendly exhibit and any work purchased before the holidays can be taken home the same day! This means the exhibit will transform several times before it comes down in January, so we encourage you to visit more than just once!

Artist Talk @ 6:15 and light refreshments will be served.

Heorot Pub & Draught House (21+)
219 S Walnut

Ethan Yazel is an Art Student at Ball State University focusing on Animation. With each page he opens a small window to a new fantastic world, ready for exploring. His artwork will be on display in the Heorot's gallery space.

IDIA Lab
300 S Walnut

Ball State University's Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) explores the intersections between the arts and technology to create engaging and immersive experiences. Using simple motion and gestures, visitors can explore rich 3D environments using MS Kinect, the Oculus Rift and the Leap Motion! Come explore, learn and play!

Muncie Makes Lab
628 S Walnut

A+form – An interactive installation by undergraduate and graduate students at Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning. Initiated by a basic understanding of surface geometry, the students developed a series of fabricated objects that can be arranged individually or collectively within a space. Users are encouraged to move, stack, and engage the objects as a way of understanding the formal logic behind their nesting capabilities.

Middletown Movies – Five short stories of Muncie's social and cultural history created by Fourth Year Architecture students in a seminar course at Ball State University will be shared at Art Walk. The students will also display illustrated manifestoes of their role as architects in the 21st century.  

Utopian Chairs – A selection of  simple wood chairs and storage cabinets designed, drawn, and built by BSU Architecture students.  Prof Joshua R Coggeshall, AIA  (photo by Joshua R Coggeshall, chair by Nick Dodge)​

Visual Arts Class – A showcase of prints by Cornerstone students taught by Karen Fisher of Art Mart

Rose Court
125 E Charles

Approximately 10-15 members of the Muncie Artists Guild will be showing some of their work at the Rose Court. Their work will include watercolor, acrylic, oil, 3D photography and mixed medium.  Please bundle up and join us for refreshments, conversations and the love of art.  Items for sale will include cards, jewelry, oil paintings, watercolors and special works which will make wonderful gifts for the holiday or for any occasion.

The Magic City Music Men will carol through the Streets of DWNTWN stopping to entertain in galleries, restaurants and bars along the way. They will begin at the Rose Court at approximately 7:15. 

The Valhalla Room (21+)
215 S Walnut

Mike Moon is a self-taught creator of dark, surreal, visionary art from Farmland, Indiana. His preferred medium is ink and watercolor pencil drawings, but he also loves to work with colored pencils, acrylics, digital, and mixed media art as well. His work will be on display in Valhalla's gallery space for the month of December.

The Artist Within
313 S Walnut
Seasonal Showcase
January at the Artist Within will feature a “Seasonal Showcase”, artwork by their member artists.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E Main
Annual Salon Show
Our gallery wall will be packed with artwork from each of our 2D artists! Sculpture, pottery & jewelry will of course be on display throughout the rest of the gallery.

Heorot Pub & Draught House (21+)
219 S Walnut
Female Warriors
The artist Kait Mahl presents the series "Female Warriors". She uses female as not a needed distinction from being just warriors, but to take into account the non-sexualization she has depicted the women, contrary to a large amount of females in powerful positions.