Art Galleries Celebrate First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie

Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this Thursday, August 2nd, from 5 to 8pm. Our many art galleries spotlight their exhibit openings on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions. The specialty shops downtown 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, August 2nd, from 5 to 8pm:


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

"Art from the Heart" features the paintings of Glenda A. Jones.

Glenda is a native of the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Caribbean. After marrying a native of Indiana, she traveled throughout the world before settling in Muncie. Her paintings reflect both her passion and Caribbean background. She often uses bright bold colors in a very expressionistic manner. Glenda has exhibited her work in several galleries in Central Indiana and is currently an active member of Art Works Gallery.

Her show opening is Thursday, August 2nd from 5-8 pm and will feature light refreshments and live music.

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~ Artworks, 301 South Walnut Street ~

Artworks announces a new exhibition - Aug 2 through Aug 31. "FOUR SEASONS" is a Mixed Media Collage by Cathy Goetzinger. There will be an Opening Reception on First Thursdays, August 2, from 5:30-8:30pm

Ongoing Exhibitions during August include:
Betty Graham - Woodblock Prints
Glenda Jones - Caribbean Soul, Acrylic Ptg.
Barbara J. Swain - Pottery
Jeanette Gilbert - Mountain Images, watercolor

Regular gallery hours are from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.

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 Continues through August 31st at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, with over fifty works by both local and out-of-state artists.

Paintings, prints, photos and works on paper, along with sculptures and clay vessels remain on view during 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). The exhibit is free and open to the public.

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 ~

The nonprofit community art gallery is located at 308 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.

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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
~ 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.