By Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership—
MUNCIE, IN— Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) invites you to seek the unique during Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, June 5, featuring Steamroller Printmaking, Flower Hour and DWNTWN IDOL, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County.
Tribune Showprint Inc., the nation’s oldest continuously operating letterpress shop, will be hosting Muncie’s first Steamroller Print Event in conjunction with Muncie Downtown Development. Artists from around the region are carving images into wood, however, you do not have to carve your own piece to participate. There will be a variety of carved boards to choose from, or you can make your own smaller prints from images that will be provided.
Enjoy watching a steamroller roll over the large prints of paper and see the artists’ carved work come to life. “I’m so excited for this event.” says Kim Miller, owner of Tribune Showprint. “We were able to bring this event to downtown with the gracious help and partnership from Muncie Downtown Development and the Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation.”
A kaleidoscope of color returns with Flower Hour, sponsored by Wise Country Market, with flowers provided by Normandy Flower Shop. Build your bouquet as you enjoy the other activities during this event. The $20 Flower Hour tickets are available for purchase online or at the corner of Charles and Walnut Street during the event.
Think you have the voice? Become Muncie’s next DWNTWN IDOL and win $500 cash, a trophy, additional community performance opportunities, a photoshoot complete with makeup done by a makeup artist, an overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriott, and bragging rights as Muncie’s top performer. Audition deadlines are May 16 for Round 1 and July 17 for Round 2. Eliminations will be during the Brink of Summer Artswalk and Fire Up DWNTWN, with the finale during Fall ArtsWalk.
With locally owned shops, pop-up moments, and can’t-miss events, DWNTWN is turning heads. Do not miss the season. Brink Of Summer ArtsWalk is June 5, Fire Up DWNTWN on August 2, and Fall ArtsWalk on October 2.
Extraordinary does not require a road trip. Trade the usual for unforgettable right here in Muncie,” said Vicki Veach, Executive Director of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. Event information at www.downtownmuncie.org/events.
About Muncie Downtown Development Partnership
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership’s roots go as far back as 1983. Its mission is: to create a downtown environment that results in sustainable economic and cultural growth.
