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Join the Muncie Arts and Culture Council for a 2 part series of events celebrating Public Art.

Part 1: Public Art Film Screening
Saturday, August 10, from 6-9 PM
Curated by PlySpace Resident Masha Vlasova
This screening focuses on 4 video and film works about sculptural markings in urban spaces, memory, and place. Screening time: 50min, followed by group discussion and dialogue. This event is free and open to the public, and no expertise or previous experience with public art is necessary! The screening will be an informal and fun event with light refreshments, though may not be engageing for children under 14.

Films:
Running Fence
Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin, 1978, 57 min
We will show a 10 min excerpt of this film, with the opportunity to watch entire documentary after the main program is over.
The film follows the artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude as they work with the community to build a 24 mile fence of white fabric over the hills of California disappearing into the Pacific. The excerpt depicts the struggle between the artists and the state bureaucracy in the process of approving and erecting the fence, giving a glimpse into the multi-layered and complicated process of approving and installing a large-scale public art work.

Turbo Sculpture
Aleksandra Domanovic, 2010-2013, 19:44 min.
Turbo Sculpture is a video essay which examines the emergence of a new kind of public art in the former-Yougoslav republics as a response to post-war search for a new national identity. Domanovic’s work offers an international perspective on monumentality and public art.

Buried and Breaking Away
Bill Morrison, 2018, 10 min
Breaking Away was a 1979 film by Peter Yates, filmed in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2014, Bill Morrison buried the reel of the damaged 35mm film print in Bloomington for two months, allowing the physical and chemical elements to distort and alter the emulsion. Upon unearthing, cleaning and screening the print, an abstracted moving image revealed itself. Bill Morrison’s Buried and Breaking Away is a meditation on the physical effects of Indiana’s geology and place on one of its most beloved visual and cultural representation.

Graven Image
Sierra Pettengill, 2018, 10 min
Graven Image tracks the history of the largest Confederate monument, Georgia’s Stone Mountain, exclusively through archival footage.

This event is visible on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/394315724437377/

Don't miss Part 2 of the Public Art Series, the Public Art Panel Discussion on Thursday, August 15th, from 6-8 pm at Minnetrista.

Muncie Arts and Culture Council is a nonprofit organization and the designated Arts partner for the City of Muncie. PlySpace is a program of the MACC in partnership with the City of Muncie, Ball State University School of Art and Sustainable Muncie Corporation. PlySpace is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join the Muncie Arts and Culture Council for a 2 part series of events celebrating Public Art.

Part 1: Public Art Film Screening
Saturday, August 10, from 6-9 PM
Curated by PlySpace Resident Masha Vlasova
This screening focuses on 4 video and film works about sculptural markings in urban spaces, memory, and place. Screening time: 50min, followed by group discussion and dialogue. This event is free and open to the public, and no expertise or previous experience with public art is necessary! The screening will be an informal and fun event with light refreshments, though may not be engageing for children under 14.

Films:
Running Fence
Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin, 1978, 57 min
We will show a 10 min excerpt of this film, with the opportunity to watch entire documentary after the main program is over.
The film follows the artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude as they work with the community to build a 24 mile fence of white fabric over the hills of California disappearing into the Pacific. The excerpt depicts the struggle between the artists and the state bureaucracy in the process of approving and erecting the fence, giving a glimpse into the multi-layered and complicated process of approving and installing a large-scale public art work.

Turbo Sculpture
Aleksandra Domanovic, 2010-2013, 19:44 min.
Turbo Sculpture is a video essay which examines the emergence of a new kind of public art in the former-Yougoslav republics as a response to post-war search for a new national identity. Domanovic’s work offers an international perspective on monumentality and public art.

Buried and Breaking Away
Bill Morrison, 2018, 10 min
Breaking Away was a 1979 film by Peter Yates, filmed in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2014, Bill Morrison buried the reel of the damaged 35mm film print in Bloomington for two months, allowing the physical and chemical elements to distort and alter the emulsion. Upon unearthing, cleaning and screening the print, an abstracted moving image revealed itself. Bill Morrison’s Buried and Breaking Away is a meditation on the physical effects of Indiana’s geology and place on one of its most beloved visual and cultural representation.

Graven Image
Sierra Pettengill, 2018, 10 min
Graven Image tracks the history of the largest Confederate monument, Georgia’s Stone Mountain, exclusively through archival footage.

This event is visible on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/394315724437377/

Don't miss Part 2 of the Public Art Series, the Public Art Panel Discussion on Thursday, August 15th, from 6-8 pm at Minnetrista.

Muncie Arts and Culture Council is a nonprofit organization and the designated Arts partner for the City of Muncie. PlySpace is a program of the MACC in partnership with the City of Muncie, Ball State University School of Art and Sustainable Muncie Corporation. PlySpace is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mark your calendars to see Muncie's very own burlesque troupe, The Fabulous Funcie Femmes, Saturday, August 31 at the Mark III Tap Room for A Sinister Summer Spectacular. S

The've taken the summer to perfect their performances and bejewel their bras. They've even brought you a special treat from out of town.

She's an internationally touring performance artist & music hall vaudevillian all the way from Dallas, Texas. Known as “The Trouser Tent Teaser" you'd better prepare to have your tent popped because it's the one and only, Miss Mary Jane Green! She'll be bringing her amazing acts, including her own "Tango with the Devil."
Follow her on IG @ missmaryjanegreen and visit her website at www.missmaryjanegreen.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1JUXR_ZNu9jB4T5JscabdMutVD6x8ln_3AOQXfJaIwiBY_w0PLHxiJTUg&h=AT0owVyk-PHiT97NZbRfk5HJHKfhFNRgYxgFPZTpSKhjWSoYanOW0cYQ91KTRle-eef-3z02Yl_vZbeqE0Uf9LICa2e9da29mwxJs1fKhActDG89GqhHLoz7DoXeg_Zlva2jgidWWJpfK0Vt8Fue" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="hover">www.missmaryjanegreen.com

Get Your Tickets At The Door Or At Eventbrite!

Come see Miss Mary Jane along with your favorite performers, Margot Lugosi, Dolores Daze, Minx LeMew, Bettie Nuggs, Greta Glee, and the Mistress of Mayhem herself, LADY J, as they show you the dark side of burlesque. Sparky Andersyn, Alyson Marchere and the kittens will be there as will our emcee, Count Funkenstein. DJ Mecca will be on the sound, and Papa Rottzi-Photographer will be handling the photos for the event.

Tickets will be $10 at the door.
Showtime is at 10pm. Doors open at 7pm.
This is a 21+ event and the Mark will have specials.
As always, there will be games, a raffle and prizes to be won!

Bring your tipping dollars so you can show us your tips! Also, bring all the noise so that we can show Miss Mary Jane Green some proper appreciation.

Find out more on our facebook page. Don't forget to like & share so all your friends can join!

See you there!


More about Miss Mary Jane Green:
She pulls inspiration from Weimar Kabarett, UFA German Expressionism & early Hollywood cinema. She evokes the glory days of titillating cabaret appearing on stages across the US, Canada, New Zealand & Europe.

Having performed for the majority of her life, she is a member of SAG/AFTRA/AEA studying acting at Circle in the Square Theater School on Broadway and holds a Master's degree in Drama. Her background in ballet, jazz and the theatrical design arts combined with her vast experience in acting & vocal work; as well as her zest for travel and cultural history informs her unique aestheticism.

Miss Mary Jane specializes in the risqué cabaret scene during the Weimar Republic in Berlin. She is a vintage enthusiast who is constantly inspired by performers such as Anita Berber, Marlene Dietrich and Cyd Charisse continuing in a classic vein with the hope of keeping bygone vintage entertainment alive.

Mark your calendars to see Muncie's very own burlesque troupe, The Fabulous Funcie Femmes, Saturday, August 31 at the Mark III Tap Room for A Sinister Summer Spectacular. S

The've taken the summer to perfect their performances and bejewel their bras. They've even brought you a special treat from out of town.

She's an internationally touring performance artist & music hall vaudevillian all the way from Dallas, Texas. Known as “The Trouser Tent Teaser" you'd better prepare to have your tent popped because it's the one and only, Miss Mary Jane Green! She'll be bringing her amazing acts, including her own "Tango with the Devil."
Follow her on IG @ missmaryjanegreen and visit her website at www.missmaryjanegreen.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1JUXR_ZNu9jB4T5JscabdMutVD6x8ln_3AOQXfJaIwiBY_w0PLHxiJTUg&h=AT0owVyk-PHiT97NZbRfk5HJHKfhFNRgYxgFPZTpSKhjWSoYanOW0cYQ91KTRle-eef-3z02Yl_vZbeqE0Uf9LICa2e9da29mwxJs1fKhActDG89GqhHLoz7DoXeg_Zlva2jgidWWJpfK0Vt8Fue" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="hover">www.missmaryjanegreen.com

Get Your Tickets At The Door Or At Eventbrite!

Come see Miss Mary Jane along with your favorite performers, Margot Lugosi, Dolores Daze, Minx LeMew, Bettie Nuggs, Greta Glee, and the Mistress of Mayhem herself, LADY J, as they show you the dark side of burlesque. Sparky Andersyn, Alyson Marchere and the kittens will be there as will our emcee, Count Funkenstein. DJ Mecca will be on the sound, and Papa Rottzi-Photographer will be handling the photos for the event.

Tickets will be $10 at the door.
Showtime is at 10pm. Doors open at 7pm.
This is a 21+ event and the Mark will have specials.
As always, there will be games, a raffle and prizes to be won!

Bring your tipping dollars so you can show us your tips! Also, bring all the noise so that we can show Miss Mary Jane Green some proper appreciation.

Find out more on our facebook page. Don't forget to like & share so all your friends can join!

See you there!


More about Miss Mary Jane Green:
She pulls inspiration from Weimar Kabarett, UFA German Expressionism & early Hollywood cinema. She evokes the glory days of titillating cabaret appearing on stages across the US, Canada, New Zealand & Europe.

Having performed for the majority of her life, she is a member of SAG/AFTRA/AEA studying acting at Circle in the Square Theater School on Broadway and holds a Master's degree in Drama. Her background in ballet, jazz and the theatrical design arts combined with her vast experience in acting & vocal work; as well as her zest for travel and cultural history informs her unique aestheticism.

Miss Mary Jane specializes in the risqué cabaret scene during the Weimar Republic in Berlin. She is a vintage enthusiast who is constantly inspired by performers such as Anita Berber, Marlene Dietrich and Cyd Charisse continuing in a classic vein with the hope of keeping bygone vintage entertainment alive.