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Thursday, February 5<\/span><\/h2>\n

111 Arts Gallery<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n111 E. Main<\/strong>
\nIvan Harmon will be doing solo art show of paintings on canvas for February\u2019s First Thursday.<\/p>\n

Cornerstone Center for the Arts<\/strong><\/a>
\n520 E. Main<\/strong>
\nJoin us this month for February’s First Thursday from 5-8pm. Shop from local vendors, explore and purchase the work of local photographer Josh Dunckel, and make your own free Valentine’s Day card. All activities will take place at Cornerstone on the 2nd floor.<\/p>\n

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n224 E. Main<\/strong>
\nGordy Fine Art & Framing Company to present an exhibition of Kevin Campbell\u2019s Puzzle Project, Thursday February 5, 5 \u2013 8 pm.<\/p>\n

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company will open Kevin Campbell: The Puzzle Project<\/em>, Thursday February 5, 5 \u2013 8 pm, featuring groupings of puzzle pieces that the artist cuts from plywood and paints individually.\u00a0 Each grouping has a place in a much larger puzzle that could be assembled if all the pieces were brought together.\u00a0 The Puzzle Project is a work of art that has no edge and so it can be added onto and \u2018grow\u2019 indefinitely.\u00a0 The exhibit will be anchored by a composite image showing what the entire puzzle would look like if it were fully assembled.\u00a0 Throughout the evening, Campbell will be on hand to engage with viewers and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.<\/p>\n

At 6:15 Campbell will speak about the project and how it has evolved since he began in 1994.<\/p>\n

All of the puzzle groupings are expressions of the interconnectedness of the natural world.\u00a0 Each individual piece is \u201cinherently part of something larger than itself,\u201d says Campbell, speaking about the idea that has driven his art for decades.\u00a0 \u201cAs it grows, pieces and groups of pieces are separated and treated as individual works of art.\u201d\u00a0 These groups will be hung and for sale in the Gordy gallery.\u00a0 Those who own a piece of the Puzzle Project will forever have a place in the larger composition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorks of art are often referred to as \u2018pieces of art,\u2019\u201d says Gordy owner Carl Schafer.\u00a0 \u201cFor Kevin Campbell this is literally true.\u00a0 He is making only one work of art that has many pieces.\u00a0Campbell has placed no boundaries on his single work of art.\u00a0 It can continue forever and each piece will always have its place.\u201d<\/p>\n

The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery through March 28, 2026.<\/p>\n

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, enlarges and digitally restores photographs restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am \u2013 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am \u2013 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre.\u00a0 For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com<\/strong><\/a> or call 765-284-8422<\/p>\n

Idia Lab<\/strong><\/a>
\n306 S. Walnut<\/strong>
\nBall State University\u2019s IDIA Lab, part of the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, will showcase a new interactive installation during Muncie\u2019s First Thursday on February 5, from 5\u20138 p.m., at the ECAP Downtown Space, 306 South Walnut Street. Visitors are invited to stop by, play, and create interactive 3D forms in a hands-on digital experience.<\/p>\n

In addition, IDIA Lab will present virtual reality experiences from Echoes of Muncie: An AR Architectural Heritage Tour<\/em>, first launched during Summer ArtsWalk. Using your mobile device as a window into the past, you can explore immersive 3D reconstructions of several historic downtown landmarks, including the Wysor Block Building, the Wysor Grand Opera House, and the former Delaware County Courthouse\u2014right on their original sites. This project is made possible through the support of Muncie Downtown Development and the Ball Brothers Foundation.<\/p>\n

Muncie Artists Guild<\/strong><\/a>
\nVarious locations<\/strong>
\nTerri Best is the Muncie Artists Guild\u2019s Artist of the Month for February 2026.<\/p>\n

“My name is Terri Best, and I am an artist based in Yorktown, IN. I believe my artistic talent is a gift from God, received four years ago, and I am passionate about sharing His message through my work. Although I am primarily self-taught and have no formal training in painting, I continually strive to grow and improve as an artist each day.”<\/p>\n

Terri’s work will be on display at the following locations: Rosebud Coffee House, Haul n Oats, Vera Mae\u2019s, Patterson Lobby, and Old National Bank<\/p>\n

MuncieArts<\/strong><\/a>
\n216 E. Main<\/strong>
\nJoin us for the MuncieArts Artist Spotlight, a monthly First Thursday event celebrating local art in Muncie. This month\u2019s event will feature Hugo Meza and will take place from 5-7pm. Come have the opportunity to view Hugo\u2019s linoleum prints and street photography, meet the artist, and learn about his creative process.<\/p>\n

The Songwriter Sessions at Elm Street Brewing Co.<\/strong><\/a>
\n519 North Elm Street<\/strong>
\nThe Songwriter Sessions is a monthly event where local and regional songwriters share the art of original music and the stories behind the songs. The event is held in conjunction with Muncie’s First Thursday. It runs from 8-10pm at Elm Street Brewing Co, 519 North Elm Street after the main First Thursday events, as an after party where you can unwind and listen to awesome live music performed by the creators. The February event features Spenser Johns from Indianapolis as well as Cherry Chub from Muncie. You may find details here<\/strong><\/a> or on The Songwriter Sessions Facebook page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Urban Stitch Studio\u00a0<\/strong>
\n306 S. Walnut<\/strong>
\nUrban Stitch Studio, a Ball State Architecture studio, will host an \u201cArts Walk\u201d on February 5th in collaboration with Ball State\u2019s National Organization of Minority Architecture Students NOMAS.\u00a0The evening will feature artwork by Ball State students and local Muncie artists, as well as an alumni focused exhibition highlighting graduates from CAP and CAP adjacent fields.\u00a0Visitors can explore a variety of visual and digital works, engage directly with artists and students, and experience the studio as a welcoming space for collaboration and creative expression.<\/p>\n

The night will also include a live performance by Nobody (K)new, a Ball State student led band, adding energy and bringing the community together.<\/p>\n

Urban Stitch Studio is dedicated to strengthening the connection between Ball State students and Downtown Muncie while celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community. 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