First Thursday Gallery Walk Downtown is January 8

Meet the Artists at First Thursday in Downtown Muncie
Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this "First Thursday" on January 8 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. This month's first Thursday is actually on the second Thursday of the month, the first being New Year's Day.

The following galleries will be opening new exhibits (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday:

111 Arts Gallery & Tattoo Studio ~ 111 East Main Street ~ 765-282-8342

111 Arts Gallery will exhibit Artworks by Scott Adams. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, January 8th, from 5 to 8pm at 111 E. Main Street.

For more information visit www.tattooindiana.com or http://www.myspace.com/tattooindiana.


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

January will feature a "Consignment Artists Salon". The artists who have had work on consignment with us will be featured on our "gallery wall" through January 31st. We will have a "First Thursday" opening from 5-8 pm January 8th. Come support local artists with our "buy it-take it" format and "special pricing". READ MORE...


Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221

January's Exhibition and Featured Artist at ArtWorks Gallery is "Heavy Metals" - Bronze Sculptures by Kenneth Ryden. There will be an opening artist reception from 5 to 8pm during First Thursday, January 8. The exhibit will run through January 31. READ MORE...

Downtown Farm Stand ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775

Downtown Farm Stand organic market at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets now carries Sue Beach's functional pottery. The Downtown Farm Stand is open during First Thursday, and offers a seasonal selection of meat, dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods and canned goods from Indiana's finest farms and regional producers. Visit www.downtownfarmstand.com for info.



Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575

If you've ever wondered what kind of photography is done by the employees of a well-respected camera shop, then you will certainly want to mark your calendar for a new exhibit called "Exposing Jack's" at Muncie's downtown art gallery, Gallery 308. The exhibit opens at 5 p.m. on January 8th with a free public reception.

The camera shop is of course Jack's Camera Shop, and the employees participating in this exhibit are Chris Odle, Ben Holland, Joseph Carroll, Benji Haecker, James Thomas, Woody Statler, Tom Nahre, Greg Harty, Mike Powell and Sherry Powell. They "expose" their talents in the exhibit which will continue through January 24th. READ MORE...



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

Watercolorist and Indiana Artisan Brian Gordy will continue his Turtle Exhibit through January at Gordy Fine Art & Framing.

A turtle enthusiast, Gordy will paint for visitors to his downtown gallery/frame shop during the first art opening of 2009 on January 8th. From 6 to 7 PM that evening, Gordy will show the techniques he employed to create the series of turtle images that will be hanging on the walls. Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and drybrush terms will become familiar to his audience as they witness the pencil drawing taking life in full color. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. READ MORE...


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 extended hours or special events during First Thursdays including:

~ Cassella's Kitchen, 401 S. Walnut Street - 765-289-8980
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Blue Bottle - 206 South Walnut Street - 765-284-3630

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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