Celebrate the Arts at First Thursdays Downtown

Meet the Artists at First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie

Downtown Muncie, Indiana celebrates the arts on the first Thursday evenings of every month from 5 to 8 pm. Our many art galleries spotlight their exhibit openings for the month and host meet-the-artist receptions; and our specialty shops are open late on this evening for a free, family fun event. Visit www.munciedowntown.com for details.

Some of the gallery events at the next First Thursday, June 7, from 5 to 8pm:


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~ The Artist Within, 313 S Walnut Street - 765-289-7895 ~

June at the Artist Within will feature local artist and Ball State graduate Andrew Chambers.

Mr. Chambers received BFA in 2001 with a major in figure drawing under the guidance of John P. Gee. He has exhibited throughout Indiana and was included in a show in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Andrew states, "My art represents a constant experimentation of seemingly conflicting media with the nude figure, interpretation of symbols, and re-contextualized popular and familiar imagery as my main themes."

This exhibit will showcase his digital work, but will have a few pieces created in traditional media. He feels that artists Umberto Boccioni, Henry Moore, and Peter Saul have had the most influence on him; however, his 2004 reading of "Modern Art and the Death of a Culture" by H. R. Rookmaaker has had a profound impact on how he views art.

Andy lives in Muncie with his wife, Lisa.

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~ Artworks, 301 South Walnut Street ~

Artworks is an artist owned and operated sales gallery, featuring original works for sale by outstanding Indiana artists.


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~ Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E Main Street - 765-284-8422 ~

24 Artist Exhibit at Gordy Fine Art and Framing

Paintings, prints, photos and works on paper, along with sculptures and clay vessels will be on view for a three-month exhibition of artists represented by Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie. The two-dimensional works will be hung “salon style,” meaning they will be arranged over one another, filling the walls with over fifty works by both local and out-of-state artists (see complete listing below). A reception to kick off the summer exhibit will be First Thursday, June 7th, from 5 to 8 PM at the gallery/frame shop. Many of the artists will be in attendance, and light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.

Patrons are encouraged to attend the opening night reception, but also to bring summer guests in during normal business hours to see the outstanding talent of East Central Indiana artists. Works may be taken at the time of purchase during this special event. Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next to Civic Theatre, and is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 5:30 and Saturday, 9 to 3.

Artists include: Kim Anderson (ceramics), Scott Anderson (acrylics), Carol Burt (ceramics), Pam Demarris (photography), Marilyn Derwenskus (encaustics), Juli Eflin (watercolor), Will Essig (photography), John Gee (colored pencil), Martha Gilliom (watercolors), Brian Gordy (watercolors), Genny Gordy (serigraphy), Art Hazelwood (intaglio), Jerry Henning (ceramics), David Johnson (relief printing), Sarojini Johnson (intaglio), Paul Laseau (watercolors), Nan Ekow Maison, (oils), Shonet Lambert Martin (paper collage), Tom Minkler (relief prints), Sally Myers (sculpture), Alan Patrick (oils), Margie Prim (oils), Sarah Takahashi (mixed media), Lyn Whitesell (acrylics) and Bill Zack (sculpture).


For more information call 765.284.8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.

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~ Gallery 308 (formerly MPG), 308 E. Main Street - 765-289-8575 ~

Gallery 308 and Jack's Camera Shop are proud to present a special collection of photographs June 7-9 only. Opening night June 7 5-8pm, Thursday and Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9-5.

Photographers represented include Ansel Adams, Jack Spencer, Ruth Bernhard, Brett Weston, Shelby Lee Adams, Jan Saudek, Jock Sturges and Mary Ellen Mark.

From June 13-29 local artist Pamela deMarris will exhibit her photographs.

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Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:

~ Blue Bottle Coffee Shop, 206 S Walnut Street - 765-284-36300
~ Cortex Hair Salon, 112 W Jackson Street - 765-288-6685
~ Danner's Books*Gifts*Yarns, 1316 N Wheeling - 765- 288-1122
~ David Dale Designs, Interior Designs & Fine Art Gallery, 421 S Walnut Street - 765-284-4987
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Glitterati in the Rose Court on Charles Street
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848

Additionally, all of our independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.