By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) will bring together artists, volunteers, supporters, and community members for Ovation 2026, an evening celebrating the people who help arts and culture thrive throughout Muncie and Delaware County. Ovation will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the historic Patterson Building, 108 S. Walnut St. in downtown Muncie. This year’s featured guest speaker will be Jim Rawlinson, Vice President of Regional Development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Rawlinson will present How the Creative Economy is Strengthening Communities, Attracting Investment, and…