First Thursday Gallery Walk Tonight in Downtown Muncie

Meet your friends in downtown Muncie Indiana tonight for the monthly First Thursday gallery walk, February 4, from 5 to 8pm. The galleries simultaneously launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions and extended hours, live music and light refreshments.

Click here to see photos of past First Thursday events. This month's exhibits will be opening at the following galleries (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday:

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


Art and Soul by Phoebe ~ 409 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-0005

Ronald Gosse, named in "Art International 2010" as one of 90 international artists to watch, will be the featured artist at Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery. The public is invited to the opening reception, which will take place during First Thursday, February 4, from 5pm to 9pm.

Art & Soul by Phoebe will feature "Mardi Gras" in February, featuring all new work from 18 new artists plus returning artists. READ MORE...


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

"Short Transparencies in Watercolor", paintings by local artist David Mark Townsend, will be the featured exhibit for February at the Artist Within, located at 313 S. Walnut Street.

An opening reception for the artist will be held from 5-8pm on Thursday, February 4th; the reception is free and open to the public.

In addition, buy one get THREE free on Green Glam/Gindhart Art/Art Rocks! Art recycled-elements repurposed handcrafts at The Artist Within - including Auto chimes, porch chimes, hand painted gourds, earrings, necklace/earring sets, handbags, mother's brooch, beads, bauble & bells boxes. Come in and save some Green! ALL GREEN GLAM originals are $10-$40. READ MORE...


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

Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630

Every First Thursday is Redtail Day at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop. Stop in anytime during the day, or during First Thursday in the evening, and help support Redtail Conservancy. You can also make donations online at fortheland.org.

Restaurant 2(oh!)4, part of Blue Bottle, will host an eight course Craft Beer Tasting and Food Pairing Dinner on Feb. 4. There will be two seatings at 5 pm and 8pm. Reservations are suggested and can be made at (765)284-3630 or by stopping in at Blue Bottle/Restaurant 2(oh!)4 204-6 S Walnut St., Muncie.

Cornerstone Gallery ~ 520 East Main Street ~ 765-281-9503, ext. 15


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

A love for the arts begins at home--and at school. At least that's the belief of Gallery 308, which is opening its 6th annual juried student art show this week. The public is invited to stop by and see what our young people are doing. There's a free reception at the Gallery, beginning at 5 p.m., February 4, the First Thursday of the month.

The nonprofit community art gallery provides a juried show each year for Delaware County students in grades K through 12. It's a juried show, so awards will be presented at the reception.

Students from Muncie Central, Delta, Wapahani, and Wes-Del schools - plus at least one independent student - participated. One-hundred ten entries were submitted, with 74 accepted into the juried process. The students' artwork will be displayed at the Gallery. READ MORE...


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

Paint Story: New Abstracts by Eric Ernstberger is the featured exhibit this month at Gordy Fine Art in downtown Muncie.

Ernstberger will give a short talk about his work during the First Thursday artist reception on February 4th at 6 PM. Hours of the reception are 5 to 8 PM and the public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit may also be viewed throughout the month during normal business hours at the gallery/frame shop: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment.

Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street. For more information call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com. 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.

Please visit all our other downtown Muncie businesses, many have extended hours or special events during First Thursdays. 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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