First Thursday Gallery Walk in Downtown Muncie

Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie every First Thursday! Meet your friends downtown for the monthly art walk, scheduled this month for September 2, from 5 to 8 pm.

All the downtown art galleries simultaneously launch their monthly exhibits with extended hours on the first Thursday evenings of every month. Stroll the streets, meet the artists, enjoy live music and find free refreshments at nearly every stop.

Most of our specialty shops downtown keep extended hours during First Thursday, and all our restaurants and pubs will be open late and ready to serve you. So grab your friends, head downtown, and join the hundreds celebrating local arts and culture in Muncie's historic downtown district!

Here's a guide to what you will find this month (in alphabetical order):

111 Arts Gallery & Tattoo Studio ~ 111 East Main Street ~ 765-282-8342
111 Arts Gallery features regional artwork each month, with an opening reception from 5 to 8pm at the gallery.  Call for more information.

Art and Soul by Phoebe ~ 409 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-0005
The September theme at Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery will focus on the importance of the arts in school.  The opening reception for "Art Makes Dick and Jane Smart" will be  from 5-9pm at the downtown Muncie gallery.  Read more...

The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
September at the Artist Within will feature the printmaking of local legend and art treasure Bette Graham.  The gallery will have the First Thursday opening reception from 5-8pm. In addition to her "How do you spell relief...B-E-T-T-E" exhibit, this local artist is going to share her knowledge and expertise through a two session workshop Wednesdays September 15th and 22nd from 6-9pm.  Register early as space is limited! Read more...

Blue Bottle Coffee Shop ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630
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. Blue Bottle also exhibits local and regional artwork.

Cassella's Kitchen ~ 401 South Walnut Street ~ 765-289-8980
Stop in to see the work of local painter Bill Inman, and shop for unique gifts and specialty kitchenware during First Thursday events.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts Gallery ~ 520 East Main Street ~ 765-281-9503, ext. 15
Jessie Sieb, Jennifer Hall, Karla Hughes, and Ashley Vorndan, Ball State University Fine Art students, will have their artwork on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 1 to September 30th. The show is titled "17 & 4," and will feature individual photography series from each student. Read more...

Cortex Hair Center ~ 112 West Jackson Street ~ 765-288-6685
Buy local handcrafts and jewelry on exhibit at Cortex at their special First Thursday showcase. Hear live music outside the shop on Jackson Street next to the MITS bus station, and there will be free food and drinks for refreshment.

Downtown Farm Stand & Farm Stand Deli ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775
Downtown Farm Stand is an organic and sustainable grocery store selling locally or regionally produced foods.The deli features homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, authentic tacos, muffins, pies, cookies and more. All organic ingredients, many from local farms!

Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Gallery 308 and Indiana Public Radio invite the public to visit the Gallery in September for a unique double event: The opening reception for New Orleans artist Mark Bercier, and a sneak peek at fourteen pieces of art created especially for WBST-Indiana Public Radio's 50th anniversary. Read more...

Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
"Landscapes" by Paul Laseau is the September exhibit at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company in Muncie. Laseau, a featured artist of the downtown gallery, will greet patrons and guests at an opening reception from 5 to 8 PM. Laseau will discuss his work and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.  Read more...

The Island Cafe / Muncie Ballet Studio ~ 118 South Walnut Street ~ 765-216-5375
Stop in for smoothie samples and look at the building of The Island Muncie, a five year project with photos along the way. You can also register for classes at Muncie Ballet Studio!

Muncie Young Professionals Group ~ Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles Street ~ www.muncieypg.com
Join Muncie Young Professionals Group for the Downtown Wind Down, a casual social mixer, held the first Thursday of each month. The Wind Down begins at 5 p.m. and allows people to mingle with other young professionals in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Savage's Ale House ~ 127 South High Street ~ 765-282-9962
Featuring local and regional artwork on display. Call for information.

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 from 6-8pm. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion.

Vecino's ~ 102 South Walnut Street ~ 765-254-1850
Featuring local artwork on display. Call for information.

Whimsical Retail Therapy ~ 405 South Walnut Street, #303 ~ 765-288-6915
Whimsical Retail Therapy is a unique shop with new and gently used clothing, purses, jewelry, and more! Located on the third floor of the Murray Building, entrance is between Cassella's Kitchen and Art and Soul by Phoebe Gallery.

White River Landing ~ 117 West Charles Street ~ 765-286-8133
White River Landing will have beautiful custom hand made jewelry on display and for sale by local artist Briana Floor. This is a new addition to First Thursday, so please stop by and say hello!

For more information, or to submit First Thursday event and exhibit information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.

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