MuncieArts Seeking Next Executive Director
MuncieArts is looking for a bold leader to serve as our next executive director. As the city's arts partner, MuncieArts needs someone who is dedicated to helping our creative community thrive.
Join our Public Art Community Workshop in Whitely
MuncieArts, in partnership with Muncie Public Library, is hosting a Public Art Community Workshop focused on the Whitely Community on Tuesday, June 11 from 6–7:30 pm at Connection Corner (1824 E Centennial Ave, Muncie, IN 47303).
Pop-Up-Shop! First Thursday, December 7th
Local artists Aimee Maychack and Mary Arnett-Delaney (M.A-D.), are hosting a pop-up shop at the PlySpace Gallery - featuring cards, mini-graphic novels, paintings, linocuts, prints, stickers, and more! Come by between 5:30-8:30 to check out the wares and support local artists!
I MADE THIS FOR YOU: A Performance by Carmen Nikae
I Made This For You is a queer solo clown show for all ages performed by PlySpace Resident Carmen Nikae! Performances Friday Nov. 17 - Sunday Nov. 19. Get your Tickets Now!
RADICAL MAKERS
Join us for the opening of RADICAL MAKERS: An Exhibition of Contemporary Jewelry and Metalsmithing on First Thursday, November 2nd from 5 - 8 PM at PlySpace (304 S. Main Street, Muncie). The Ball State Metals Guild will be selling jewelry during the opening!
COME CLOWN WITH US!
Theatrical Clown Workshop for adults (ages 18+) with PlySpace Resident Carmen Nikae
Thursday, October 26th from 5:30-8:30pm (Register for Free)
Radical Jewelry Makeover - Midwest Edition
Radical Jewelry Makeover - Muncie! Come and get your jewelry-making on! Read on for a schedule of events for 2023-2024 as part of this awesome program.
New Mural on the South Side!
New mural by Nicole Ponsler, located at the Hoyt Ave and Memorial Ave intersection
The Midnight Palace - a new light sculpture for dave’s alley
Meet the Midnight Palace, a new artwork in Dave’s Alley
2023 Mayor’s Arts Awards to Honor Local Artists, Advocates
The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts), in conjunction with the City of Muncie, celebrated the 5th biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards on Saturday, September 30, at Southside Middle School, with receptions at Munsee Lanes.
Mayor’s Arts Awards
Join us at 7:30 PM at Southside Middle School Auditorium for the 5th Biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards!
BUT…What is it???
Dave’s Alley is getting a makeover!
Work began last week on a sculptural public art piece that will hang permanently in the downtown Muncie alleyway. This installation was brought to light – literally – by MuncieArts and the City of Muncie.
Mayor’s Arts Awards 2023
Nominations are open for 5th Biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards! Nomination Deadline: August 18th, 2023 @ 5 PM
Save the date! The Mayor’s Arts Awards return September 30, 2023, and the event to celebrate our nominees and award winners will be bigger than ever!
On-Ramp Pizza Party & Info Session!
Join us on Monday, December 5th at 6:30pm at the Maring-Hunt Library for an informal info session and pizza party where we will have all the details about applying to the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Jordan Adams from the Indiana Arts Commission will be here in-person to guide us through the process and answer all your questions and concerns!
Giving TUESDAY! November 29, 2022
MAKE THE WORLD A LITTLE BRIGHTER!
Show your support for the Arts in Muncie! Your gift can help us meet our goal for 2023 and create more arts experiences, opportunities, workshops, public art, and more in the City of Muncie!
Please Welcome Our New Program Coordinator!
Lexi Musselman joined our MuncieArts team early on this Spring! She recently received her MA in Social Practice Arts from the University of Indianapolis, and graduated from Ball State University in 2017 with her BFA in painting. She will be assisting with all of our programs including PlySpace, Box!Box!, public art, and much more!
First Thursday Open Rehearsal // Spring 2022 Resident Fellow Derek Spencer
Derek Spencer (Los Angeles, CA) will direct his cast and crew through an open rehearsal at 7pm on Thursday, April 7th in the PlySpace Gallery (608 E Main Street). In preparation for their upcoming performance, the cast is seeking audience members to join them for a brief interactive and immersive practice.
Artist Talk // Spring 2022 Resident Fellow Derek Spencer
Derek Spencer (Los Angeles, CA) will present an artist talk about his past projects and process on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00pm in the Arts and Journalism building, room 225, on the campus of Ball State University. While at PlySpace, Derek has been working with acting students from Ball State University’s Department of Theater and Dance, led by teaching professor Veronica Santoyo, to create a devised adaptation of The Eumenides by Aeschylus as his community collaborative project.
MuncieArts Public Art! Coming Soon!
We will be at the 2022 IDEA Conference on March 5th at the Ball State University Student Center, to discuss the American Rescue Plan Public Art and Beautification Funding that will be administered by MuncieArts, as well as how Muncie Neighborhoods can work with us on neighborhood projects. Check our website at munciearts.org/publicart for more information about the Public Art Projects, coming soon!