Art
Dec 4, 2025
Today
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Andrew R Chambers, Works on paper and mixed media collage
12am @
Heorot
main hall
219 S Walnut St Muncie,
Ages: 21+ Muncie resident Andrew R. Chambers showcases Digital and traditional collages with mixed media works on paper created over the past 18 years. This is His first solo exhibition since retiring from being a professional truck driver.
Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
December's First Thursday (full listing)
5pm to 8pm @
Muncie, Indiana
downtown Muncie
Light Up Muncie!
Jamie Noggle at 111 Arts Gallery
Art at the Murray
6 x 6 Art Sale at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Holiday Music by Raven and Rose at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
DWNTWN Wonder Hunt: Mousecapades
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Holiday Open House (image by Art Hazelwood)
Kat's Crystals and Curiosities 11% off sale
Kat's Crystals and Curiosities 11% off sale
Kat's Crystals and Curiosities 11% off sale
Jessica Maxwell, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month"
Jessica Maxwell, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month"
Volunteer Call-Out, Muncie Arts
Muncie Makers Market, corner of Walnut and Adams
Muncie Makers Market at the Holiday Gift Market, heated tent at Canan Commons
Muncie Makers Market Sidewalk Shopping at Canan Commons
Debra Gindhart Dragoo at RoHo's Muncie
Debra Gindhart Dragoo at RoHo's Muncie
Light Up Muncie
Canan Commons
Hey Muncie! Join us for Light Up Muncie, Wednesday, December 4th. The fun starts with the Lighted Parade that rolls out at 5:30, heading down Walnut Street to Canan Commons where the stage will be rockin’ from 5 to 8pm. Also at Canan Commons is the Holiday Makers Market, ice skating rink, bounce houses, Rudolph the Mechanical Reindeer, and tons of DORA drinks along with food trucks. Don’t miss the lights, the music, the memories and that magical Muncie spirit!111 Arts Gallery
111 E. Main
December Artist-in-Residence Jamie Noggle will have a one-day only pop art show and sale! They will have prints, original shirts, buttons, and stickers.Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut
Carrie Wright Silk Gifts & Gallery is stocked full of gifts with many treasures to suit the under $50 budget. You can make a watercolor portrait and check out the new Cotton Candy-themed Black girl art series from Robin Phelps-Ward's Viola Lou Studio down the hall. On the third floor, you'll want to see the gorgeous holiday set at Dunckel Haus Photography, Kerry Shaw Fine Art next door, and Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) exhibiting photographs from several different projects with all art discounted 25%!Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Celebrate the arts with us at Cornerstone from 5–8 PM on the 2nd Floor. Enjoy live holiday music by Raven & Rose as you shop handmade items from local artisan vendors. We’re excited to introduce our first-ever 6x6 Art Sale, featuring original artwork created by local artists, students, and community members—each piece only $20! Make the night even more festive with a fun DIY ornament activity.DWNTWN (Downtown Development)
Various Locations
DWNTWN Wonder Hunt is Here for the Holidays with $100 Prize Giveaways
Here’s your chance to win $100 during the holiday season! New this year, DWNTWN Wonder Hunt is featuring Mousecapades: Tiny Tails & Holiday Trail—a festive downtown adventure perfect for families, friends, and holiday explorers of all ages.Meet Chester the Cheese Mouse, Murray the Firefighter Mouse, Chef Enzo Mouse, and their furry friends, who are hiding out in 50 DWNTWN Muncie storefront windows. Each adorable mouse window decal is waiting to be discovered. Find at least 35 and you could win $100!
Wonder Hunt brings whimsical mice to life right on your phone. A QR code located on each mouse window decal can be scanned to play a unique animation and sound experience created in collaboration with the IDIA Lab at Ball State University, making your hunt even more magical and interactive.
The Wonder Hunt runs November 28 through January 5. To get started, grab your Mouse Tracker at downtownmuncie.org/wonder or stop by the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership office at 120 W Charles Street. Find at least 35 mice and return your completed Mouse Tracker to be entered to win one of five $100 cash prizes (one entry per person).
While you’re exploring, be sure to take in the creativity of the DWNTWN Holiday Trail window decorating contest and cast a vote for your favorite storefront display on the DWNTWN Muncie Facebook page from December 4 through January 1. Each display adds to the festive atmosphere, making DWNTWN Muncie sparkle with holiday spirit. The winning window will earn a digital screen logo loop for their business at 2026 MDDP signature events—a $1,500 value!
“It’s festive, fun, and full of surprises,” said Cheryl Crowder, event organizer. “Bring your family and friends and experience the wonder of DWNTWN during the holidays while supporting local businesses.”
For all the details, official contest information, and ways to vote, visit downtownmuncie.org/wonder.
ECAP Gallery
306 S. Walnut
Ball State University’s IDIA Lab from the College of Architecture and Planning will be exhibiting a winter-themed interactive gestural installation during Muncie’s First Thursday on December 4th, from 5-8 at the new BSU Downtown CAP Walnut Building at 306 South Walnut. Stop by to play and interact!Also at 306 Walnut, IDIA will be exhibiting the augmented reality versions of the three lost downtown buildings launched during Artswalk - Echoes of Muncie: AR Architectural Heritage Tour. Use your mobile device as a window into the past to learn about several historic buildings, including the Wysor Block Building, the Wysor Grand Opera House, and the former Delaware County Courthouse - experienced as virtual 3D reconstructions on their former sites. This project is made possible by Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation.
CAP Libraries Pop-up
Join us for a pop-up library hosted by Ball State University's Andrew Seager Archives of the Built Environment, Architecture Library, and Building Materials Samples Collection! The pop-up will feature architectural drawings of historic Muncie storefronts and commercial buildings, samples of typical storefront building materials, and books on the architecture and design of stores and commercial buildings from the University Libraries collections. Stop by the pop-up library and pick-up a postcard of a historic Muncie storefront or one of the Architecture Library's coloring bookmarks.Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Holiday Open House from 5-8PM for holiday shopping of paintings, prints, mugs, plates, and much more. All framed artwork is 10% off, all shirts are marked down to $15, and selected artworks are 25% off. Refreshments will be served.Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St
Join us at Kat’s Krystals and Curiosities from 5-8 PM for 11% off our entire store, free hot cocoa and refreshments, tarot readings, and holiday gift shopping!*must mention promotion at checkout to receive discount
Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
Jessica R Maxwell is the Muncie Artists Guild’s Artist of the Month for December 2025. “I am a graphite artist,” states Jessica. “My primary focus is on portraitures that captures the human experience. My art leans more towards realism with an artistic freedom that captures the emotions within the piece. My focus is on creating depth within my shadows and highlights, and capturing the movement within my portraits. Jessica's work will be on display at the following locations: Vera Mae’s, Rosebud Coffee House, Old National Bank, Patterson Building, and Haul’n Oats.MuncieArts
216 E Main St., 2nd Floor Boardroom
Join Muncie Arts and Culture Council staff to learn about how to volunteer to support the mission and growth of arts and culture in Muncie! Snacks and drinks provided.Muncie Makers Market
The Muncie Makers Market will beat three locations for December’s First Thursday!
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Bundle up for Sidewalk Shopping with the Muncie Makers Market from 5-8pm at Adams and Walnut! Enjoy our Local Artisans and Shop Small in DWNTWN Muncie!Canan Commons- Heated Tent
Come to the big heated tent at Canan Commons from 5-8p for our Annual Holiday Gift Market with the Muncie Makers Market! This special evening is always filled with fabulous fun - wait 'til you see it this year!Canan Commons- Sidewalk Shopping
Stroll around Canan Commons for LOTS of family fun! Sidewalk Shopping - 'tis the season! Food Trucks, Ice Skating, Performances, and the Muncie Makers Market from 5-8p!RoHo’s Muncie
308 S. Walnut St.
RANDOM WORDS ON RANDOM ART: Altered thrift store art, found objects, text on found art, also known as objet trouvé or assemblage art. Local artist, curator, arts advocate and Artist in Residence at Cornerstone Center Center for the Arts; Debra Gindhart Dragoo creates using everyday, often random, objects that a she finds and incorporates into her work. because of an intrinsic interest. Random words on random art presented in a new way to provoke thought or emotion. This exhibit will hang the month of December check out the contemporary artwork.
5-8pm.Dec 5, 2025
Tomorrow
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 6, 2025
This Saturday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Threads of Home
9am @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all ages Metal and glass artist Jessica Calderwood presents a stunning collection of handcrafted domes, each capturing meaningful textile patterns from diverse communities across East Central Indiana. These intricate works not only preserve the beauty of delicate textiles but also highlight their cultural significance for future generations. The exhibition is enriched with maps, photographs, and stories, offering a deeper understanding of the people and traditions behind the patterns.
Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
1:30pm to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
1:30pm to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Dec 7, 2025
This Sunday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 9, 2025
This Tuesday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Threads of Home: The Voices Behind the Art
6:30pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $25.00 What makes a place feel like home? For many immigrant families in East Central Indiana, it’s the textiles they carried, created, and passed down through generations—woven, embroidered, or stitched with stories.
Local metalsmith Jessica Calderwood has transformed those stories into striking enameled copper plates for her new exhibition, Threads of Home. During this discussion, Jessica will sit down with several of the very individuals whose histories and traditions shaped her work. Together, they’ll share the memories behind the imagery—an evening of conversation, artistry, and celebration of the cultural heritage that continues to shape our community.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Limited walk-in seating may be available, so please call ahead.
Dec 11, 2025
Thursday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 12, 2025
Friday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S12 E13—Winter Mountain
5pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $95.00 Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Pre-registration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Admission to the Bob Ross Experience exhibition is not included with workshop registration. All attendees must be registered to participate. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information.
Dec 13, 2025
Saturday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
1:30pm to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
1:30pm to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Dec 14, 2025
Sunday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 18, 2025
Thursday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S17 E06—A Mild Winter’s Day
5pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $95.00
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Pre-registration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Admission to the Bob Ross Experience exhibition is not included with workshop registration. All attendees must be registered to participate. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information.
Dec 19, 2025
Friday
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Indiana Pastoral: The Photography of Lamar Richcreek
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Lamar Richcreek (American, 1947–2018), Untitled from the Series Ideal Farm, 2004, chromogenic color print, gift of Jean Richcreek, 2024.006.011.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Ball State alumnus Lamar Richcreek (1947–2018) earned a degree in business administration in 1969. After a 24-year career in banking, he launched a second career in photography. In his 50s, he returned to school, earned an MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor of photography at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis. His success as a fine art photographer resulted in a solo exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.
Like the pastoral genre in literature, art, and music, Lamar Richcreek’s photographs often present nostalgic visual stories of Indiana’s agricultural landscape inflected by his business perspective. He once wrote in an artist’s statement, “My views of the landscape, agriculture and the family farm are romanticized ones, originating from childhood experiences and visits to my grandfather’s farm in Central Indiana. In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War years, the Midwest saw the creation of global markets for farm products and the development of technological advances that were invented to increase production for improved and insured profitability, all of which transformed American farming. These transformations favored agri-businesses and multi-national corporations, thereby altering the viability of the traditional family farm. This change occurred over time without my realizing its impact.”
Lamar Richcreek’s photography testifies to the effects of the post-war economic-agricultural boom in the Midwest through his images with surreal settings, witty juxtapositions, and sublime scenery. A recent donation of art from his wife, Jean Richcreek (1948–2025), to the David Owsley Museum of Art allows subsequent generations to view the corporatization of farming in Indiana through Lamar Richcreek’s creative lens. We are also grateful to Ball State alumnus Thomas Murphy (‘69) for his recent philanthropic investment in DOMA in memory of Lamar and Jean Richcreek.
Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art
9am to 4:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Image: Pierre Daura (American, born Spain, 1896–1976), designs for Cercle et Carré logo, 1929. Pen and ink on paper, 9 3/4 × 6 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura. 2011.125.
September 18 – December 19, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Saturday)In Paris in 1929, Belgian painter and critic Michel Seuphor (1901–1999), Uruguayan painter and theorist Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), and Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura (1896–1976) founded an influential but short-lived artistic group named Circle and Square, after the geometric shapes fundamental to abstract art. The group attracted more than eighty international artists including Jean Arp (1886–1966), Le Corbusier (1887–1965), Alexandra Exter (1882–1949), Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), Nadia Khodasevich Léger (1904–1987), Fernand Léger (1881–1955), and Sophie Täuber-Arp (1889–1943), among other famous and lesser-known personalities in the Parisian art world. Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art showcases more than sixty works by thirty of Cercle et Carré’s participants, as well as outlines the formation of the group and its artistic legacy.
The exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, with the addition of works from the collection of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Generous support for the exhibition was provided by the Daura Foundation.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 20, 2025
Saturday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 21, 2025
Sunday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 25, 2025
Thursday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 26, 2025
Friday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 27, 2025
Saturday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 28, 2025
Sunday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday
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Andrew R Chambers, Works on paper and mixed media collage
12am @
Heorot
main hall
219 S Walnut St Muncie,
Ages: 21+ Muncie resident Andrew R. Chambers showcases Digital and traditional collages with mixed media works on paper created over the past 18 years. This is His first solo exhibition since retiring from being a professional truck driver.
Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Jan 1, 2026
Thursday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Jan 2, 2026
Friday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Jan 3, 2026
Saturday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway
Ages: 0-13+ Free Community Event
Step inside and discover a warm, welcoming market filled with unique finds. From savory meats and irresistible sweet treats to handmade crafts, artwork, and jewelry, each visit offers something new. Chat with friendly vendors, browse at your own pace, and enjoy the comfort of shopping indoors while supporting local growers and makers.
We accept SNAP, with SNAP Double Up available at participating vendors, making it easier for everyone to bring home fresh, local goodness. Stop by our Minnetrista info booth at the market to swipe your SNAP/EBT card to get your vouchers for the amount you’d like to spend. We will match up to $20 in SNAP credits ($40) total. To learn more about this program, please refer to Double Up Indiana. Don’t miss out on this delightful experience!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
11:30am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway
Cost: Free Ages: none Jan 4, 2026
Sunday
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
Jan 9, 2026
Friday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S30 E05—A Copper Winter
5pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $75.00 Ages: 13+ Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Admission to the Bob Ross Experience exhibition is not included with workshop registration. All attendees must be registered to participate. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information.
Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Jennifer Halvorson—Lineage: Connecting to the Past Through Glass
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $25.00 Ages: 13+ Enjoy tea and light refreshments while hearing from local glass artist Jennifer Halvorson, whose work explores family heritage, memory, and the ways values are passed from one generation to the next. Jennifer will share insights into her recent body of work—including pieces featured in her upcoming solo exhibition in Lafayette—and discuss how glass can hold both personal narrative and emotional resonance.
Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S22 E10—Wintertime Blues
5pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $75.00 Ages: 13+ Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
Jan 22, 2026
Thursday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S12 E13—Winter Mountain
5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway
Cost: $95.00 Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint at Minnetrista! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop will take place in the Cantina, a ground-level, fully accessible space. Preregistration is strongly preferred. Limited walk-in seating may be available, so please call ahead. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
Jan 24, 2026
Saturday
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Glass Enameling Workshop: Threads of Home
1pm to 6pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $65.00 Ages: 18+ Explore the art of glass enamel on copper using the same techniques artist Jessica Calderwood employed in exhibition pieces.
All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Participants should wear cotton clothing (no polyester or acrylic). Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday
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Bookbinding Workshop: Stab Bound Journals
2pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $25.00 Ages: 13+
Discover the art of traditional bookbinding in this hands-on workshop! Students will learn how to create a classic stab-bound book from start to finish, gaining foundational skills and an appreciation for this timeless binding technique. Each participant will complete and take home their own handcrafted book—perfect for journaling, sketching, or gifting. All tools and supplies will be provided.Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Happens on the following Dates:
- Jan 28, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Jan 29, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 4, 2026
Wednesday
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Fused Glass Workshops: Painting with Frit
2pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $35.00 Ages: 13+
Discover the art of using fine glass frit to paint a winter scene or unleash your creativity with an abstract design. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, this class requires no glass cutting. Participants may bring their own printed images, patterns, or drawings for inspiration, or work from the provided winter scene. With two distinct sessions available, there’s flexibility to fit your schedule.All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is required. Limited walk-in seating may be available, so please call ahead.
Happens on the following Dates:
- Feb 4, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Feb 5, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 5, 2026
Thursday
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Fused Glass Workshops: Painting with Frit
2pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $35.00 Ages: 13+
Discover the art of using fine glass frit to paint a winter scene or unleash your creativity with an abstract design. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, this class requires no glass cutting. Participants may bring their own printed images, patterns, or drawings for inspiration, or work from the provided winter scene. With two distinct sessions available, there’s flexibility to fit your schedule.All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is required. Limited walk-in seating may be available, so please call ahead.
Happens on the following Dates:
- Feb 4, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Feb 5, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 7, 2026
Saturday
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Kick-Off to Black History Month Celebration
9am to 2pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway
Cost: Free Ages: 12 and under13+ Free Community Event
Celebrate the start of Black History Month with Minnetrista and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Team. This year’s theme, Celebrating Black Youth in the Fight for Civil Rights, honors the young leaders whose courage and advocacy continue to shape our communities. Enjoy activities, storytelling, community connections, and a Silent Auction in the lobby.
Feb 12, 2026
Thursday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S21 E10—Blue Winter
5pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard
Cost: $95.00 Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
History Bites: The History and Cultural Wealth of Muncie’s Whitely Neighborhood
6pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $28.00 Ages: 21+ Join local educators and community leaders Minister Wilisha Scaife and Dr. Eva Zygmunt for an engaging exploration of the historic Whitely neighborhood—one of Muncie’s most culturally rich and community-driven areas. Together, they will share stories that illuminate Whitely’s legacy of resilience, mutual support, and civic leadership, while highlighting its ongoing role in shaping Muncie’s cultural identity.
This program builds on conversations inspired by the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibition and Black History Month, inviting guests to connect local history with present-day community life and social justice efforts. Delicious appetizers are included, and drinks can be purchased at our cash bar during the event. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Feb 13, 2026
Friday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S33 E03 (S2 E203; Nicholas Hankins)—Winter Among the Pines
5pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway
Cost: $95.00 Ages: 13+ Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint at Minnetrista! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop will take place in the Cantina, a ground-level, fully accessible space. Pre-registration is strongly preferred. Limited walk-in seating may be available, so please call ahead. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S09 E01—Winter Evergreens
6:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard
Cost: $75.00 Ages: 13+ Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI®
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
Feb 21, 2026
Saturday
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Member Saturday
9am @
The Orchard Shop
311 W St Joseph St, Muncie, IN 47303
Ages: 18+ Join us for an exclusive Member Saturday at The Orchard Shop! Enjoy a special 20% discount on all merchandise (consignment pieces excluded) as a thank you for your support. Savor complimentary coffee, sample local treats, and shop new seasonal favorites—all while supplies last.
Not a member yet? Sign up today to enjoy all the perks!
Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday
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Precious Metal Clay Workshop: Copper & Brass Pendants
2pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $45.00 Ages: 18+
Turn your imagination into wearable art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft a copper or brass pendant using Precious Metal Clay (PMC)—a moldable clay made of real metal particles that transforms into solid metal when kiln-fired. Learn how to cut, texture, and layer your piece while working with the clay in both its wet and green (dry) stages. Finished pendants will be kiln-fired by the instructor and ready for pickup the following week.All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided; please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Happens on the following Dates:
- Feb 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Feb 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 26, 2026
Thursday
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Precious Metal Clay Workshop: Copper & Brass Pendants
2pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $45.00 Ages: 18+
Turn your imagination into wearable art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft a copper or brass pendant using Precious Metal Clay (PMC)—a moldable clay made of real metal particles that transforms into solid metal when kiln-fired. Learn how to cut, texture, and layer your piece while working with the clay in both its wet and green (dry) stages. Finished pendants will be kiln-fired by the instructor and ready for pickup the following week.All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided; please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Happens on the following Dates:
- Feb 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Feb 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S18 E06—Majestic Peaks
6pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard
Cost: $75.00 Ages: 13+
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S18 E06—Majestic Peaks
6pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard
Cost: $75.00 Ages: 13+
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
Mar 4, 2026
Wednesday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S08 E01— Misty Rolling Hills
5pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $75.00 Ages: 13+
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Admission to the Bob Ross Experience exhibition is not included with workshop registration. All attendees must be registered to participate. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information.
Mar 6, 2026
Friday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S28 E09—Winter’s Grace
5pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
620 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $75.00 Ages: 13+ Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.
Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Diego Fajardo—The Big Story of Small Things, A Century of Miniatures in the U.S.
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $25.00 Enjoy tea and light refreshments as Diego Fajardo, Collections Manager at the Museum of Miniature Houses in Carmel, Indiana, shares the fascinating evolution of miniatures in the United States over the past century. From early collectors to contemporary artists, he’ll explore how these tiny works reflect shifting cultural values and artistic practices. Diego will also discuss the unique challenges of caring for and exhibiting miniatures within a museum setting.
Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Mar 12, 2026
Thursday
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Andrew R Chambers, Works on paper and mixed media collage
12am @
Heorot
main hall
219 S Walnut St Muncie,
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