Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this First Thursday, August 7th, from 5 to 8pm. Our many art galleries launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions.
The following exhibits will be opening (in alphabetical order by gallery) at the next First Thursday:
The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
"Friends and Family" is an exhibition of some of the artwork the Artist Within owners Bob and Vicki Hartley have collected over the years. During his years as an art teacher, Bob was frequently asked how he became interested in art. His answer was simply stated, "I grew up with it. The walls of our home were covered with art and my mother and siblings were always doing artwork of some sort. We were encouraged to explore art and were taken to galleries at an early age."
August's exhibit will feature a look at some of the artwork that the Hartleys have "grown up with". An opening reception will be held Thursday August 7th from 5-8 pm and the show will remain up through August 30th.
Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
"Resonating Bio-forms" by Thurman Grantham will be on exhibit at ArtWorks through August. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday Downtown from 5 to 8pm.
Additionally, Carol Cheney will be giving portrait demonstrations at the ArtWorks Art Gallery on First Thursday, August 7, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Carol is a painter and local artist/educator. Her watercolor and oil paintings will be on display at ArtWorks Gallery for the month of August.
ArtWorks Gallery will be presenting artist demonstrations within the gallery once a month on First Thursdays. These demonstrations are free to the public.
Thurman Grantham's surrealistic flora and fauna are out of this world and truly exotic. Grantham's media of choice is auto-body plastic and layers of crystal-based paints and clear coat. He often includes insects hidden within the foliage. His first six sculptures were created over a six-year span.
Grantham is a native of Albany, Indiana and is a graduate of Delta High School. His occupation is a paint restoration specialist at Muncie Imports and Classics. The media he uses to restore rust eaten Jaquars is also used to create his sculptures. Grantham is considered by definition as an "Outsider Artist". This term is often used to define a group of artists who have not had formal art instruction. Grantham relies on his creative imagination and his innate artistic sense of design, color and composition to fabricate his creations.
Grantham is 52 and soft spoken. He states "I have been an artist all my life". Art just comes naturally to him and when he was a youngster he dabbled in watercolors. His older brother is a professional artist in Chicago. Grantham started using auto-body plastic and paints in 2002 when two of his buddies complained about not having the money to buy their wives flowers for Valentine's Day. Grantham replies: "We'll just make them". He made one for his wife as well. According to his wife of 27 years, Marilyn "You never know what he is going to come up with next"!
Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630
Blue Bottle coffee shop on Walnut St. will showcase the artwork of Kelly Hudson in August. Kelly is a Muncie resident and graduate of Ball State University. There will be a meet-the-artist reception during First Thursday from 5 to 8pm.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts ~ 520 E. Main Street ~ 765-281-9503 ext. 15
Blair Bowden, a Ball State University senior, will have his art work on display in the Cornerstone Art Gallery beginning during Downtown Muncie's First Thursday events on August 7th and will be on display until September 2nd. The show is entitled Images and Words and features 20 pieces of his recent work.
Blair is currently a visual communications major at BSU with an emphasis in Graphic Design. Blair has lived in Kentucky, Indiana, and Japan. His work is often inspired by his travels and experiences with other cultures. Blair's pieces are a mixture of graphic design, photography, painting, ink, and other media.
This is the second show in the newly renovated Cornerstone Art Gallery. The gallery is located on the second floor and will have a new show opening on the First Thursday of each month. The gallery exhibits and promotes the artwork of Cornerstone students and instructors, local high school and college students, as well as local and regional artists.
Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Young artists from Clay Camp will have their work on display at Gallery 308 the first two weeks of August. The exhibit will include work created by children in summer art camps at the Art Mart and the Artist Within. An opening reception to meet the young artists will be held Thursday August 7th from 5-8 pm.
Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
Overstuffed closets can be a beautiful thing, especially when the stuffing is in the form of luscious oil paintings, hand-thrown pottery, crisp watercolors, and hand-pulled prints. Gallery owners, Brian and Genny Gordy, have decided to thin out the works left in their care by offering the first comprehensive art sale at their downtown shop.
Included in the exhibit/sale will be many recognizable names - Alan Patrick, Jim Faulkner, Margie Prim, David and Sarojini Johnson, Bill Zack, Shonet Martin, Eric Ernstberger, Martha Gilliom, Jerry Henning, Sally Myers, Carol Burt, the Gordy's, and others. "Artists love to sell their work. Galleries love to sell artists' work. Art patrons and collectors love to have beautiful things for their homes," offered son, Ben, a framer and burgeoning art collector. "Of course, we also love to put beautiful frames on that art whenever we can."
The Gordy gallery wall will be filled with dozens of pieces, salon-style, throughout August. As objects sell, they will be replaced with other pieces, also on sale. The public is invited to attend the First Thursday opening on August 7th, from 5 to 8 PM, where light refreshments will be served. The exhibit may also be viewed during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Civic Theatre. For more information, call 284-8422, or visit www.gordyframing.com.
Mitchell Place Studio ~ 301 S Walnut
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research ShowcaseThursday April 3rd, 5 p.m.
See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
Toys Forever Models & Hobbies ~ 311 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-6505
On First Thursdays, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies hosts a meeting of modelers who build and detail plastic models of cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and other subjects. The meeting is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Come see finished models on display, models in the process of being built and talk to the modelers about tips and techniques. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion. For more information, contact Brandon Mundell at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies (765) 288-6505.
In addition, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies will be open to the public extended hours until 8:00 PM First Thursday. Come meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff while exploring East Central Indiana's premier selection of model and hobby supplies.
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:
~ Cassella's Kitchen, 401 S. Walnut Street - 765-289-8980~ Cortex Hair Center, 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~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
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