111 Arts Gallery & Tattoo Studio ~ 111 East Main Street ~ 765-282-8342
111 Arts Gallery will feature Indianapolis artist Mike Vandergriff, who will exhibit semi nude, manipulated in the raw photography. Multiple size prints will be for sale. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, February 5th, 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
The Artist Within will exhibit Ball State University Advanced Painting Classes in the main gallery, and the upper level gallery will feature "It's Not Your Mom's Refrigerator Anymore," a juried show with the BSU Art Department Painting Faculty selecting the pieces. Both shows will have a combined opening reception with music, light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artists.The opening is free and open to the public from 5-8 pm, Thursday February 5, 2009. Most artwork will be for sale and all work will remain on exhibit through February 28, 2009. READ MORE...
Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
ArtWorks Gallery will feature the works of Mark Twig in a new exhibition, "Twig Turns to Wood" February 5 through 27th at the Gallery, located at 301 S. Walnut St. in Downtown Muncie. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, February 5th, from 5 to 8pm. READ MORE...
Cornerstone Gallery ~ 520 East Main Street ~ 765-281-9503, ext. 15
The work of Ball State University art student Mary Barczak will be on display in the Cornerstone Art Gallery beginning January 21st until February 27th. Barczak is currently graduating from Ball State University in the spring with a BFA with a specialization in photography. The show is entitled Periodically, Nothing Happens and there will be a reception during Downtown's First Thursday events on February 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. 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
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.
Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
David and Sarojini Johnson, professors of printmaking at Ball State University, will present new works in a month-long exhibit at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie, titled, "Fresh Ink: Recent Etchings, Relief Prints, and Artist's Books by David & Sarojini Johnson." The show opens with a reception for the duo on Thursday, February 5th, from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend, ask questions and learn about the various methods employed by the Johnson's in their artwork. 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.
Please help keep us informed of any upcoming events or exhibits in Downtown Muncie. Email details to info [at] munciedowntown.com.
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