Gallery 308 Grand Opening at ArtsWalk Oct. 4

Gallery 308, Muncie's nonprofit art gallery located at 308 East Main, will host a Grand Opening, Thursday, October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event coincides with Arts Walk 2007, Muncie's annual celebration of the downtown arts scene.

The Grand Opening is designed to commemorate the Gallery's 2006 move to East Main Street. "We invite the community to stop in and see what we've been doing over the past several months," says Martin George, president of Gallery 308's Board of Directors. "Since the Gallery moved last summer, we've been busy with renovations (such as the installation of window blinds), but this event represents the Gallery's official introduction to the community. In addition, we are proud to introduce the 'Founders Gallery,' the newest exhibition space within the Gallery, our tribute to the individuals who founded the Gallery several years ago."


Reception and exhibit opening

A Grand Opening reception begins at 5:00 and promises "amazing art, food, and merriment." The month-long exhibit for October is called "One Man's Quilts" and will be introduced to the public at the Grand Opening. It is a solo exhibition of Martin George's fiber art. George is affiliated with the Indianapolis-based INfiber group which showed some pieces at the Gallery last spring.


In addition to George's quilts, winners of the Muncie Visitor's Bureau's Delaware County Photo Contest will be displayed throughout October.


Admission to the Gallery is free. Gallery 308 offers new exhibits and educational programs each month, with a new opening every First Thursday. The Gallery, formerly known as Mitchell Place Gallery, moved last summer from South Walnut Street.


Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.