Arts and Culture
A Legacy Etched in Glass: The Ball Brothers in Muncie
A Legacy Etched in Glass: The Ball Brothers in MuncieLegacy explores the lives of five brothers – George, Frank, Edmund, William, and Lucius Ball as they moved their glass manufacturing business from Buffalo, New York to Muncie in the 1880s. The film pays...
Albany Glass Museum
Featuring pressed glass patterns made in Albany IN from 1893-1903. Thanks to Ernest & Sue (Wooters) Coleman, for donating their collection of Albany glass. Come check out this fine collection of glass. Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays 3:30 - 5:30 pm...
Arts and Culture in Muncie
Arts and Culture There is no shortage of options for the art enthusiast in Muncie! Muncie Arts & Culture CouncilWhat started as a simple monthly conversation among artists and cultural organizations, the Muncie Arts & Culture Council (MACC)...
Bob Ross Experience (will be temporarily closed from Sept. 6 – 21, 2021)
Bob Ross ExperienceExplore the life, philosophy, and art of the iconic American painter inside the historic home where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Bob Ross inspired generations of viewers with his soft-spoken voice and a pallet knife. With its global...
Charles W. Brown Planetarium and Observatory at Ball State University
Charles W. Brown Planetarium and Observatory at Ball State University Visit and experience why Ball State University's Charles W. Brown Planetarium is considered one of the best in the country! An immersive theater where state-of-the-art technology...
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Our mission is to nurture community connections by providing opportunities for creative expression, educational programs, and events in a historic setting. Cornerstone Center for the Arts offers a great learning experience for...
David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University
David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University The David Owsley Museum of Art, which houses over 11,000 works of art (1,000+ on display), is located in the Fine Arts building on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Our newest...
DWNTWN Muncie Original Project featuring Matt Litwin & Victoria Eidelsztein
This is a new murals project from our PlySpace residents Matt Litwin & Victoria Eidelsztein. This latest project is designed as an extension of the DWNTWN Originals project by Downtown Muncie. Artists Matt & Vicky selected individuals and quotes...
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
Built in 1907, originally named Nebosham, this was the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ball. The home has been beautifully restored and is used for educational programs but is also available for scheduled tours. The center provides stimulating intellectual...
Emens Auditorium at Ball State University
Emens Auditorium at Ball State University Ball State University's sixth president, John R. Emens (1945-1968), had a dream. He envisioned a "campus of the future" complete with an auditorium "large enough to house most college functions as well as major...
Emily Kimbrough (1899-1989) American Author and Journalist
Emily Kimbrough was born in Muncie, Indiana on October 23, 1899 and died February 10, 1989 at her home in Manhattan. In 1921 she graduated from Bryn Mawr College and went on a trip to Europe with her friend Cornelia Otis Skinner. The two friends co-authored the memoir...
Garfield Statue Trail
Garfield Statue Trail - Delaware County Looking for more ways to have fun with Garfield in Muncie and Delaware County? Great! How about a selfie with each of the Garfield celebration statues? Have fun discovering all of the different theme painted statues....
Indiana Glass Trail in Delaware County!
Start your exploration of the Indiana Glass Trail in Delaware County! In 1887, the Ball Family moved its glass manufacturing business from Buffalo, New York to Muncie. Ball Brother Glass Company became one of America's best known manufacturers of canning...
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital’s Gallery Mall
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital’s Gallery Mall A rotating exhibit sponsored by Ball memorial Hospital. Several displays are in the lobby and in the hallway across from the Gift Shop. Other art displays are throughout the hospital. All art is for sale and...
Let There Be Art
Let There Be Art is an art studio that specializes in acrylic on canvas painting! We teach you how to create a masterpiece step by step, start to finish! 812 W White River Blvd, Muncie, Indiana (765) 273-3395 https://www.lettherebeart.net/[rev_slider...
Minnetrista
Minnetrista In 1887, the Ball family—makers of the famous Ball mason jars—moved their glass manufacturing business from Buffalo, New York to Muncie, Indiana. The Ball brothers (pictured) and their families left a lasting impression on the Muncie community,...
Muncie Ballet
Muncie Ballet Muncie Ballet has been creating memories and magical moments for children. When a child performs for an audience, they can imagine, dream and discover their talents. Community performances in classical dance and music have set us apart from...
Muncie Civic Theater
Muncie Civic Theater Experience the excitement of live theatre!Musicals, plays & variety of entertainment. MCT is a volunteer organization that has been producing live theatre for Muncie and East Central Indiana for 77 years. We're changing lives through...
Muncie Public Library
Carnegie Library, 301 E. Jackson St., Muncie 765-747-8208 Discover amazing art and artifacts inside Carnegie Library. Enjoy the building's classical architecture including a stained glass dome, historical maps and a commanding original paintings by J. Ottis Adams,...
Muncie Symphony Orchestra
Muncie Symphony Orchestra Muncie Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is a professional orchestra that employs professional musicians from the tri-state area and was originated in 1947, MSO all-year round calendar includes classical subscription concerts, chamber...
Oakhurst
Oakhurst includes six acres of gardens and the renovated 1895 home of George and Frances Ball and their daughter, Elisabeth. Experience the wonderment of Oakhurst Gardens, located along the banks of the White River. Oakhurst is open year round. Group tours available...
Patrick Gallery
A studio and gallery showcasing the paintings of Alan Patrick. An ongoing exhibition of paintings and drawings. Open by appointment or chance. Located at 5809 E Pottery Rd, Muncie,IN 47320 765-282-7848 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JWx45xK-ow Alan Patrick,...
Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
Experience a small tropical environment in the middle of Indiana! With over 2,000 orchids, the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse contains the largest university-based orchid collection in the United States, including the Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank,...
Rose Court
The Rose Court building was built in 1926 with an sunlit atrium space that serves as a common hall, waiting area, garden, and social space. The building has had a variety of tenants over the years including doctors' offices, dentists, jewelers, restaurants, hair...
School of Music – Ball State University
School of Music - Ball State University The School of Music has approximately 350 undergraduate majors, approximately 100 graduate students, and more than 70 artist-teachers. We are known for our wide and varied performance programs and our national...
Sonata by Christopher Ries at Kennedy Library
At the Kennedy library is the beautiful glass artwork, Sonata by Christopher Ries. This glass sculpture is an etched multi-dimensional polished blue crystal disk created by noted glass artist Christopher Ries. The sculpture, donated by Patricia Schaefer, weighs more...
The Griner Gallery at BSU
With over 2,000 square feet, the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Art and Journalism Building, adjacent to the Ball State Bookstore (owned by Barnes and Noble) and near the building's main elevator and staircase. The mission of...
The Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass
The Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass, generously funded by The Glick Fund, a fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation established by Marilyn and Eugene Glick, was built to support and promote the practice of the contemporary glass arts at Ball State...
University Theatre – Ball State University
University Theatre - Ball State University Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance offers eight diverse degree options that develop and nurture each student's creativity, curiosity, and collaborative skills. We inspire our students to be thinkers,...
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