3 upcoming events with the design tag
298 past events with this tagApr 2, 2026
Thursday
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April's First Thursday (full listing)
5pm to 8pm @
Downtown
Art at the Murray
Art at the Murray, "Hobo Xmas" by Gallery Flaneur (Mark Sawrie)
Molly Carver at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
MCHS AP Art Exhibition at the ECAP Gallery
Margie Prim at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co.
Idia Lab at the ECAP Gallery
Geode Slicing Event at Kat's Crystals and Curiosities
Stephen M. Millben II - Boondoxxink at Madjax
Jennie Irving, Muncie Artists Guild's "Artist of the Month"
Maya Doss at MuncieArts
Muncie Makers Market
Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
We're excited to welcome you to our open artist studios! Carrie Wright will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how she is painting her massive art installation, 7 DAYS. Next door in Suite 202, please join our newest artist tenant, Brian Anderson, for a live costume drawing session; pencils and paper are provided. Kerry Shaw in Suite 306 will reveal what he's been working on this winter; and Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) will be exhibiting photographs from several different projects in Suite 310. Refreshments served!!Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie): New and 'old' photographs exhibiting wryly somber compositions of banal/sublime environments (many here in Muncie) will be on display. Adult refreshments will be served.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Join us at Cornerstone on the 2nd floor from 5 - 8 pm for our monthly First Thursday arts walk. Check out artwork by local artist Molly Carver, make a free spring craft with Debra, and shop from local vendors.ECAP Gallery
306 S. Walnut
MCHS AP Art Exhibition: Art portfolios displayed by the most advanced artists at Muncie Central High School exploring themes of imagination, individuality, love, human experience, history, and so much more. Various media, subject matter, and driving questions are explored as students determine the focus for their artworks. Come see the talent of Muncie's AP art students displayed across the walls for this exhibition!Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main
Opening party from 5-8pm for Color & Form: Paintings by Margie Prim and Pottery by Eugene Boyd. These two well-loved Muncie artists will be sharing The Wall at Gordy. Works will be for sale. Refreshments will be served. Artists will speak at 6:15.Idia Lab
119 W. Charles St.
Ball State University’s IDIA Lab, part of the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, will showcase videos of recent animation, virtual reality, and interactive projects during Muncie’s First Thursday on April 2, from 5–8 p.m., at the BSU ECAP Downtown Studios, 306 South Walnut Street.
In addition, IDIA Lab will be presenting an augmented reality app experience of our diorama of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, which is permanently installed in the Center of the West Museum in Wyoming. Stop by and visit us!Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St
Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8pm for our Live Geode Slicing Event! Come and witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful, sparkling crystals. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won't want to miss! Prices start at just $5.Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Muncie-based visual artist Stephen M. Millben II - Boondoxxink) is March’s featured artist in the TOOLSONG Gallery. The exhibition showcases Millben’s layered visual style, blending digital illustration, resin, painting, and intricate pattern-based compositions. TOOLSONG is located on the first floor of MadJax, near the center of the building, across from the elevator. The gallery is free and open to the public during MadJax hours - Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Carved from a former transformer shaft in our historic industrial building, the gallery has been reimagined into a light-filled space dedicated to experimentation and contemporary making. Designed and constructed by students from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning, TOOLSONG reflects MadJax’s commitment to adaptive reuse, hands-on learning, and creating new platforms for artists to share work with the communityMuncie Artists Guild
Various locations
Long being a fan of art shows, Jennie Irving decided to learn how to paint after retiring from Massage Therapy. She has always been "hands-on"! Gardening, cooking, travel, and family activities are other passions. She loves color and creating. Watercolor, acrylics, and pastels are a few of the mediums she experiments with. Inspiration may be found anywhere, and she hopes to share her joy with viewers.Jennie's work will be on display at the following locations:
Foxes Starry Night, Acrylic 9x12, $85. On Display at The Patterson Block
Road Less Traveled, Acrylic 9"x 12", $85. On Display at Haul n Oats
Kitty Cuddles, Acrylic, 8”x 10”, $90. On Display at Rosebud Coffee
Sun Salute, Acrylic, 16”x 20”, $100. On Display at Old National BankMuncieArts
216 E. Main
Join us for the MuncieArts Artist Spotlight, a monthly First Thursday event celebrating local art in Muncie. This month’s event will feature Maya Doss and will take place from 5-7pm at the Muncie Civic Theatre Lobby, 216 E. Main Street. Come have the opportunity to view Maya's artworks, meet the artist, and learn about her creative process.Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Come to the first OUTDOOR gathering in 2026 of the Muncie Makers Market! You'll find our local Growers and Makers on the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie (by Kat's Crystals & Curiosities and Toys Forever Models & Hobbies), 5-8p, with everything homemade, handmade, and locally grown! Food, plants, art, and much more! #FarmersMarketRecord Parlor of Muncie
125 E. Charles St., Suite 110
Starting in April, the Record Parlor of Muncie is starting a new initiative to create a Community Collage Album! In addition to enjoying our gallery of local art, visitors will have the opportunity to record some music (regardless of talent). We will have a small studio space set up with microphones, guitars, and a couple small percussion instruments. Visitors can also feel free to bring their own instrument to play. Anyone who wants to is welcome to record something (even if it's just hand claps). All of the sounds will then be mixed and mastered into a song. At the end of the year, we will have a full album of songs created by the community to share. The recording station will be set up from 6-8 so come contribute to the Community Collage!May 29, 2026
Friday
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The GROW Fashion Show
5pm to 10pm @
Downtown
Fashion Show at Canan Commons, Scavenger Hunt with Destination: Muncie throughout downtown
500 South Walnut Street
Cost: $39 general admission, $49 VIP tickets The GROW Fashion Show highlights the incredible local boutiques and stores that make our community unique. Each look on the runway showcases styles from local retailers, giving them an opportunity to share their creativity, products, and passion with our audience. By featuring these businesses, the fashion show helps shine a spotlight on the importance of supporting local entrepreneurs and strengthening the local economy. Attendees get to discover new shops, connect with store owners, and see firsthand the talent and style within our own community. It’s a fun and engaging way to celebrate local business while encouraging women to shop and invest right where they live.
Jun 4, 2026
Thursday
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The GROW Fashion Show
5pm to 10pm @
Downtown
Fashion Show at Canan Commons, Scavenger Hunt with Destination: Muncie throughout downtown
500 South Walnut Street

