Muncie’s downtown boasts a vibrant arts scene including galleries, quaint shops and restaurants displaying paintings, pottery, drawings, photography and sculptures created by local, regional and visiting artists.
On the first Thursday of each month, the downtown merchants collaborate and spotlight new artists in their respective businesses. During the simply named “First Thursdays,” visitors can stroll from gallery to gallery enjoying complimentary refreshments and lively conversation with artists and other patrons.
Downtown’s healthy recipe for an arts community includes four not-for-profits: Minnetrista, Muncie Civic Theatre, Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Gallery 308. These organizations provide vital cultural services to the community, including classes, performances, workshops, visiting artists and a wide range of exhibits and experiences for all ages. The Muncie community is once again savoring what the arts bring to the table. For a calendar of Downtown Muncie events visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Business Directory
Eats
CASA DEL SOL: 204 S. Walnut St.
CONCANNON’S PASTRY SHOP: 620 N. Walnut St.
DOWNTOWN FARMSTAND DELI: 125 E. Main St.
SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP: 308 N. Walnut St.
TWO JOHNNY’S: 125 E. Charles St., Suite 100
VERA MAE’S BISTRO: 207-209 S. Walnut St.
Shopping/Services
ARMY NAVY SURPLUS OF MUNCIE: 1806-1810 E. Jackson St.
BARGAIN BOX: 607 E. Charles St.
DANDELIONS: 120 S. Walnut St.
DAN’S DOWNTOWN RECORDS: 105 N. High St.
DOWNTOWN FARM STAND: 125 E. Main St.
GORDY FINE ART & FRAMING: 224 E. Main St.
INDIANA FILMS: 119 S. Walnut St.
INEO WEB SOLUTIONS: 405 S. Walnut St.
INK SOLUTION: 202 S. Walnut St.
JACK’S CAMERA SHOP: 300 E. Main St.
JEFFREY E. CARTER JEWELERS: 125 E. Charles St.
KIRK’S BIKE SHOP: 124 S. Walnut St.
KISHEL PHOTOGRAPHY: 120 N. Walnut St.
MINNETRISTA CENTER GIFT SHOP: 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway
MINNETRISTA ORCHARD SHOP: 311 W. Joseph St.
MORGAN L. NOBLE PHOTOGRAPHY: 116 E. Washington St.
MUNCIE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM GIFT SHOP: 515 S. High St.
MUNCIE MUSIC CENTER: 207 W. Jackson St.
MUNCIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (CARNEGIE BRANCH): 301 E. Jackson St.
MUNCIE VISITORS BUREAU GIFT SHOP: 425 N. High St., Suite 7
MURRAY JEWELERS: 113 W. Charles St.
NORMANDY FLOWER SHOP: 123 W. Charles St.
OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY SERVICES: 926 W. Main St.
PAZOL’S JEWELERS: 125 S. Walnut St.
R.D. HUNT PHOTO STUDIO: 118 S. Walnut St.
SOW ‘N’ SEWS CUSTOM SEWING ‘N’ REPAIRS: 1806-1810 E. Jackson St.
STUFF FROM THE BUNKER ART STUDIO: 204 N. Cook Road
T&H SWEEPER CO.: 626 S. Walnut St.
THE ARTIST WITHIN: 313 S. Walnut St.
THE TREASURE THRIFT STORE: 401 E. Main St.
THOMAS BUSINESS CENTER: 333 N. Franklin St.
TOWNE BOUTIQUE: 205 S. Walnut St.
TOYS FOREVER MODELS & HOBBIES: 311 S. Walnut St.
WISHBONE GIFTS & ACCESSORIES: 201 S. Walnut St.
WYSOR STREET DEPOT GIFT SHOP: 700 E. Wysor St.
YMCA: 500 S. Mulberry St.
YWCA: 310 E. Charles St.
Living
BLAIR-LUNSFORD INC. APARTMENTS: 125 1/2 W. Charles St.
CANOPIC APARTMENTS: 221 E. Jackson St.
FR MILLER APARTMENTS: 309 N. Jefferson St.
LANDING APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN: 117 W. Charles St.
MITCHELL PLACE: 301 S. Walnut St.
SANDERS FLATS APARTMENTS: 103 N. Franklin St.
THE LODGE APARTMENTS: 122 S. Walnut St.
WALNUT APARTMENTS: 206 S. Walnut St.
WALNUT CROWN APARTMENTS: 221-223 S. Walnut St.
Arts & Attractions
111 ARTS GALLERY & TATTOO STUDIO: 111 E. Main St.
CARDINAL GREENWAYS DEPOT: 700 E. Wysor St.
CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 520 E. Main St.
DAVE’S ALLEY: 200 Block of South Walnut Street
GALLERY 308: 308 E. Main St.
GORDY FINE ART & FRAMING: 224 E. Main St.
HORIZON CONVENTION CENTER: 401 S. High St.
MINNETRISTA: 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway
MOORE-YOUSE MUSEUM: 122 E. Washington St.
MUNCIE BALLET STUDIO: 118 S. Walnut St.
MUNCIE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: 515 S. High St.
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE: 216 E. Main St.
MUNCIE VISITORS BUREAU: 425 N. High St.
THE ARTIST WITHIN: 313 S. Walnut St.
(Source: The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce (www.muncie.com); Downtown Development (www.munciedowntown.com).)