98 past events with the muncie arts and culture council tag

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Jun 11, 2011

Saturday

Sep 10, 2012

Monday

Jun 8, 2013

Saturday

Dec 5, 2013

Thursday

  • First Thursday 5:00pm to 8:00pm @ Downtown
    Work by Casey Parmerlee at The Artist Within Work by Casey Parmerlee at The Artist Within Work on display at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Work on display at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Work by Melissa Cummings at The Rose Court Work by Melissa Cummings at The Rose Court Work by Heather Haviland at The Rose Court Work by Heather Haviland at The Rose Court

    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!

May 1, 2014

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Aug 27, 2014

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Sep 14, 2014

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Oct 2, 2014

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Jun 13, 2015

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Sep 30, 2016

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Sep 26, 2017

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Jan 11, 2018

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Mar 1, 2018

Thursday

  • MACC Hosted First Thursday Reception for SONDER 5:00pm to 9:00pm @ PlySpace 608 E Main St.
    Megan Lange, My Green Dino, neon

    Muncie Arts and Culture Council is pleased to celebrate First Thursday, March 1, 2018 with an opening and closing reception for Sonder, an art exhibition from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at PlySpace, the soon-to-be new home for MACC located at 608 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.

    Produced in partnership with a Ball State University School of Art immersive learning course, the exhibition of student work gets its name from John Koenig, the creator of the “Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” “Sonder” is a term coined by Keonig to describe the realization that each random passerby lives a life as vivid and complex as your own and that an epic story is continually unfolding invisibly around you. In this case, the exhibition Sonder explores and celebrates the inner worlds, passions, and inquiries of Ball State University students from varying formal disciplines and personal backgrounds.

    In addition to producing the individual works of art, the students are also responsible for designing, curating, and installing the exhibition. Participating artists include: Alexis Brooks, Danielle Campbell, Mallory Creekmur, Veronica Debone, Michael Dorsey, Mikey Higgins, Megan Lange, James Lupkin, Rowan Mayo, Summer Moore, and Megan Sutton. The selected artworks represent a variety of 2D and 3D media including glass, ink and charcoal drawings, video, and ceramics. The artists will be present throughout the evening and available to answer questions and share insights about the program and individual works with guests.

    Muncie Arts and Culture Council welcomes the public to this one-night-only First Thursday event in downtown Muncie. Parking is available in the lot immediately adjacent to the building. Entry to the exhibition is only permitted through the west-facing gallery door. For more information, please email info@munciearts.org

Apr 6, 2018

Friday

  • That One Film Festival - Day One 5:00pm to 11:00pm @ PlySpace 608 E Main St.

    That One Film Festival is a new film festival for Muncie dedicated to screening and exhibiting works of moving image that are experimental, weird, obsessive, no/low budget, avant-garde, and fun. That One Film Festival will take place in downtown Muncie, Indiana opening with free activities on Friday, April 6th, followed by a full day of programs and related events on Saturday, April 7th. The program is produced by Muncie Arts and Culture Council in partnership with an immersive learning class through the Ball State University School of Art and sponsored by Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Muncie Indiana Transit System.

    FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH
    OPENING NIGHT!

    PLEASE RSVP AT FILMFREEWAY


    All Opening Night events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for almost all ages.

    6:30 - 7:45 PM  |  Community Building Through Cinema, an arist talk with festival juror Jon Dieringer
    Location  |  Cornerstone Center for the Arts

    Jon Dieringer will present on community building through cinema. He'll draw on his experiences as the creator of Screen Slate, a volunteer-run resource for independent and repertory film listings in New York City; a programmer who has worked in collectively run DIY microcinemas and other unique contexts; and a filmmaker who has collaborated with musicians and artists to create remix and live score events. The presentation will also include a screening of Aggrobatics, an experimental flicker-film mashup of skate and surf movies made in collaboration with musician Nick Lesley, who provides the score.

    8:00 - 9:00 PM  |  Competitive Program #1
    Location  |  Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    Like This/Like That by Tommy Heffron
    Emergence by Jason Bernagozzi
    38 River Road by Josh Weissbach
    East, West, and East Again by Kathleen Rugh
    Discontinuity by Lori Felker
    PARTY MAN  by Kayla Drzewicki

    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM  |  Opening Reception
    Location  |  PlySpace Gallery
    Social Study, an exhibition of lo-fi video work by festival juror Liz Rodda
    In conversation with her work starting at 9:15 PM
    Festival DJ Mark Perretta, spinning from his vast collection of movie soundtracks
    Beer by The Guardian Brewing Company and light refreshments served


    That One Film Festival is committed to supporting emerging and experimental creators, as well as engaging and educating audiences by facilitating film screenings and broadening an understanding of what moving image can be. The festival aims to contribute to the advancement of the art form and to broaden the understanding and appreciation of moving image in our region. More than 170 films were submitted from countries all over the world including Spain, Germany, Belgium, Turkey, India, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, South Africa, Sweden, Cambodia, Finland, France, Greece, China, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, and Australia. That One jurors are visual artist Liz Rodda from Texas, and writer, programmer and filmmaker Jon Dieringer, from Brooklyn. Both Liz and Jon will be presenting programs as part of That One. Filmmakers Kristin Reeves and Maura Jasper oversaw programming and artistic direction of the festival.

    That One Film Festival launches in downtown Muncie with its festival headquarters located at PlySpace and all screenings held in the historic E.B Ball Auditorium at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. All opening night events on Friday, April 6th are free, open to the public, and appropriate for the entire family. Festivities begin at 6:30 PM with “Building Community Through Cinema,” a lecture by Screen Slate founder and esteemed artist Jon Dieringer, and continue with the first round of competitive screenings from 8:00 - 9:00 PM. Opening night will conclude with a reception for Social Study, an exhibition of lo-fi video work by festival juror, interdisciplinary artist, and Associate Professor of Expanded Media at Texas State University Liz Rodda, that compiles disparate images and audio encompassing a range of themes from the natural and the artificial to pleasure and danger. The reception takes place at festival headquarters in the PlySpace Gallery from 9:00 – 11:00 PM. Guardian Brewing Company will provide beer and light refreshments will be served. Those planning to attend Friday’s free activities are encouraged to RSVP at Film Freeway.

    Day two of the festival continues Saturday, April 7th with ticketed programs and intermissions from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Individual program tickets and all-access passes can be purchased in advance through Film Freeway or in-person at PlySpace throughout the festival. Fire and Brimstone Pizza will be parked at PlySpace during lunch and dinner. Festival awards will be announced at the closing party after a live video performance by Muncie-based artist Karl Erickson. This reception is free, open to the public, and will be held at the PlySpace Gallery from 10:00 PM – Midnight. Again, Guardian Brewing Company will provide beer and light refreshments will be served.

    Start your festival experience by visiting the headquarters in PlySpace Gallery located at 608 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. That One Film Festival parking is available in the lot behind Cornerstone Center for the Arts and immediately adjacent to PlySpace. The MITS trolley will provide free rides throughout downtown for attending film festival guests. For more information, please visit www.thatonefilmfestival.com or visit us on social media @that1film.

Apr 7, 2018

Saturday

  • That One Film Festival - Day Two 12:00pm to 12:00am @ PlySpace 608 E Main St.
    Cost: Free, $5, $20

    That One Film Festival is a new film festival for Muncie dedicated to screening and exhibiting works of moving image that are experimental, weird, obsessive, no/low budget, avant-garde, and fun. That One Film Festival will take place in downtown Muncie, Indiana opening with free activities on Friday, April 6th, followed by a full day of programs and related events on Saturday, April 7th. The program is produced by Muncie Arts and Culture Council in partnership with an immersive learning class through the Ball State University School of Art and sponsored by Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Muncie Indiana Transit System.

    SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH
    DAY 2

    Single Program Pass  |  $5 each
    Purchase via FilmFreeway or in person

    Festival All Access Pass  |  $20 for all programs
    Purchase via FilmFreeway or in person

    Lunch + Dinner  |  Fire and Brimstone Pizza will be parked outside PlySpace Gallery
    Transportation  |  MITS trolley will provide free rides to various locations throughout downtown


    12:00 - 1:00 PM  |  Competitive Program #2
    Location  |  
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    Undefined Spaces by Michelle Trujillo
    way of the gods by Lorenzo Gattorna
    One and Many by Jonas Bak
    Patriot by Brian Charles Patterson

    1:30 - 2:30 PM  |  Competitive Program #3
    Location  |  
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    PATCHES OF SNOW IN JULY by Lana Caplan
    The Night in the Last Branches by Michael Morris
    Amarillo Ramp by Bill Brown & Sabine Gruffat
    Large Child: Construction by Paul Shortt

    3:00 - 4:00 PM  |  Competitive Program #4
    Location  |  
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    home by Pieter Geenen
    Empty Nightclub by Ben Edelberg
    Sweet Love by Stephen Crompton
    Lunar Unlimited by Jake Marcks

    4:30 - 5:30 PM  |  Competitive Program #5
    Location  |  
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    Driver / Predator by Gerald Habarth
    Debris by Giuseppe Boccassini
    Maelstroms by Lana Caplan
    Circles of Confusion by Jason Britski
    Grey Water/Black Water by Josh Drake
    In Search of Martin Klein by Joseph Wilcox

    5:30 - 7:30 PM  |  Dinner Break
    Fire and Brimstone Pizza will be parked at PlySpace
    MITS trolley will provide free rides to various locations in throughout downtown

    7:30 - 8:30 PM  |  Competitive Program #6
    Location  |  
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    Please step out of the frame. by Karissa Hahn
    Zombie, Pt. 1 by Scott Fitzpatrick
    The Garden of Delight by Michael Fleming
    Camera Threat by Bernd Lützeler

    9:00 - 10:00 PM  |  Competitive Program #7
    Location  |  
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    Beautiful Eyes by Rani Crowe
    Nothing a Little Soap and Water Can't Fix by Jennifer Proctor
    Becoming by Ariel Teal
    When I Was Four by Hugo Ljungbäck
    Top Thrill by Grace Mitchell
    Dyke in Sight by Carleen Maur
    Otherness Is A Womb by Hope Youngblood
    Mammaries by Monica Panzarino

    10:00 PM - 12:00 AM  |  CLOSING PARTY!
    Location  |  
    PlySpace Gallery  |  FREE
    10:15 PM  |  Live Video Performance of Motherless Mind-Children by Karl Erickson
    Festival Awards Announced + Celebration 
    Festival DJ Mark Perretta, spinning from his vast collection of movie soundtracks
    Beer by The Guardian Brewing Company and light refreshments served


    That One Film Festival is committed to supporting emerging and experimental creators, as well as engaging and educating audiences by facilitating film screenings and broadening an understanding of what moving image can be. The festival aims to contribute to the advancement of the art form and to broaden the understanding and appreciation of moving image in our region. More than 170 films were submitted from countries all over the world including Spain, Germany, Belgium, Turkey, India, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, South Africa, Sweden, Cambodia, Finland, France, Greece, China, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, and Australia. That One jurors are visual artist Liz Rodda from Texas, and writer, programmer and filmmaker Jon Dieringer, from Brooklyn. Both Liz and Jon will be presenting programs as part of That One. Filmmakers Kristin Reeves and Maura Jasper oversaw programming and artistic direction of the festival.

    That One Film Festival launches in downtown Muncie with its festival headquarters located at PlySpace and all screenings held in the historic E.B Ball Auditorium at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. All opening night events on Friday, April 6th are free, open to the public, and appropriate for the entire family. Festivities begin at 6:30 PM with “Building Community Through Cinema,” a lecture by Screen Slate founder and esteemed artist Jon Dieringer, and continue with the first round of competitive screenings from 8:00 - 9:00 PM. Opening night will conclude with a reception for Social Study, an exhibition of lo-fi video work by festival juror, interdisciplinary artist, and Associate Professor of Expanded Media at Texas State University Liz Rodda, that compiles disparate images and audio encompassing a range of themes from the natural and the artificial to pleasure and danger. The reception takes place at festival headquarters in the PlySpace Gallery from 9:00 – 11:00 PM. Guardian Brewing Company will provide beer and light refreshments will be served. Those planning to attend Friday’s free activities are encouraged to RSVP at Film Freeway

    Day two of the festival continues Saturday, April 7th with ticketed programs and intermissions from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Individual program tickets and all-access passes can be purchased in advance through Film Freeway or in-person at PlySpace throughout the festival. Fire and Brimstone Pizza will be parked at PlySpace during lunch and dinner. Festival awards will be announced at the closing party after a live video performance by Muncie-based artist Karl Erickson. This reception is free, open to the public, and will be held at the PlySpace Gallery from 10:00 PM – Midnight. Again, Guardian Brewing Company will provide beer and light refreshments will be served.

    Start your festival experience by visiting the headquarters in PlySpace Gallery located at 608 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. That One Film Festival parking is available in the lot behind Cornerstone Center for the Arts and immediately adjacent to PlySpace. The MITS trolley will provide free rides throughout downtown for attending film festival guests. For more information, please visit www.thatonefilmfestival.com or visit us on social media @that1film.

Apr 28, 2018

Saturday