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The Muncie Visitors Bureau creates a regular compilation of all sorts of cool events that take place in the Muncie area. Their content includes events, exhibits, and more. Sample events in this edition include: Ball State University Glass Guild Pumpkin Sale, After Dark at Beech Grove Cemetery, Halloween Celestial Origins at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Through An Open Window, A Light Shines Art Exhibit @ Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land @ Minnetrista and more.   See what’s happening at this link.    

By: Mike Rhodes— ArtsWalk 2016 kicked off at 4pm Thursday with a dedication ceremony for Delaware County’s Indiana Bison-tennial Public Art Project. Jenni Marsh presented details about the history, funding and partners of the project. Mayor Dennis Tyler presented a proclamation during the dedication. Artist Denise King designed the bison by incorporating images and patterns of the native Lenape—including beadwork and other design elements. The bison was in the Muncie Fieldhouse on October 27th during a convocation with 1000 4th graders. 300 students submitted names for the bison and the winning name was announced at the dedication. Tristan Parks, from Royerton Elementary named…

Muncie, IN— Below you will find a clickable pdf map of ArtsWalk taking place this evening in downtown Muncie. Check out the map for activities, Art Venues, Music and more. Click to view the ArtsWalk Map as a PDF. (Will open in new window.) Some of the many activities will include: MUTUAL BANK PARKING LOT 6:00-7:00 – Muncie Symphony Orchestra performance Presenting Sponsor: Raymond James CANAN COMMONS Giant Lite Brite and kid’s activities with live stage performances. MUNCIE THREE TRAILS Muncie Three Trails Music Series presents John Scofield, live in concert. This free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at…

By: Shelley Shekell— MUNCIE, Ind.—DWNTWN Muncie invites community members to be a part of its next campaign, Meet the Originals. On Oct. 6, 2016, during the annual ArtsWalk, those who live, work and play in downtown Muncie are encouraged to have their photo taken and share why they love the downtown community. Photos will be taken at Intersection, located at 301 S. Walnut St., Ste. 101, from 5-7 p.m. The Meet the Originals campaign is focused on shining a spotlight on those who make downtown Muncie what it is. Its goal is to showcase the many diverse people who interact…

By: Braydee Euliss— Muncie, IN—Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will celebrate ArtsWalk, the largest First Thursday event of the year, October 6th from 5 – 9 pm with an opening reception for Monkey Thunder VI, a group show featuring work from more than 20 artists that will spill over into Muncie Civic’s Black Box Theatre. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Music will be provided by Mark Perretta. Monkey Thunder is an annual art coup perpetrated by experimental and interdisciplinary artists working locally and regionally including current faculty and students at Ball State University…

By: Sherri Contos— Tribune Showprint and Book Arts Collaborative will be open for tours during ArtsWalk. They will be hosting a pop-up gallery, featuring the paintings of Hoosier artist Jerry Points and the work of several regional and American artists.  The Guardian Brewing Company will have Beers On Tap. There will also be works by BSU’s School of Art and IDIA Lab. MACC/Madjax: BSU’s School of Art Sculpture and Intermedia Students will present “Sculpture, Sound, and Performance” and feature the work of Evan Burnette, John Fillwalk, Thomas Williamson, Grif Williams, Alex Mikev, and Mike Dorsey. John Fillwalk and BSU’s IDIA Lab…

Muncie, IN—YART is a Yard Sale for Art! YART began in Muncie, Indiana with students at Ball State University and now continues in several U.S. cities. The Muncie YART is now held Downtown, twice a year, Spring and Fall, on the First Thursday of every May and October. The Fall 2016 Muncie YART will be held in conjunction with the 2016 ArtsWalk, in the Old National Financial lot on the corner of Walnut and Charles Streets in Downtown Muncie, Indiana, on Thursday, October 6th, from 5-9pm. This community art sale, with a goal of making art affordable and accessible to…

Photos by: Allison Robbins, Sadie Lebo and Mike Rhodes— Click below to listen to audio interviews of torch bearers by Steve Lindell of WLBC