ArtsWalk

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025 • 5–8 PM

A special edition of First Thursday, ArtsWalk celebrates the arts culture in Muncie. Watch and learn from local artists, support vendors at YART, and explore the DWNTWN community. During ArtsWalk, explore DWNTWN and sample a variety of delicious soups during Soup Crawl.

Experience Flower Hour, YART, galleries, and more at the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk in June!

NEW! Pedestrian Ironworks

Presented by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Inc. and Indiana American Water Company

Local artisan Aaron Nicholson has designed and cast custom metal artworks to beautify our sidewalks and turn each walk downtown into an adventure. Join the party as these utility cover art pieces are on display at Canan Commons !

NEW! Echoes of Muncie

Step back in time and view the former Wysor Building, Wysor Grand Opera House and Delaware County Courthouse in their original form, recreated in real time in an Augmented Reality experience created by Ball State’s IDIA Lab.

ALSO, see Dave’s Alley come to life in a brand new way through an exciting AR experience!

Art Exhibits & Galleries

Featuring local and visiting artisans in various media at Cornerstone, Gordy, and other galleries throughout DWNTWN.

Soup Crawl

PrimeTrust FCU is back with this fan-fave event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Purchase a ticket and sample many incredible soups!

YART

A YARD SALE FOR ART!
Meet a wide variety of local makers and artisans, all with art priced under $40, at Canan Commons.

DWNTWN IDOL Finale

20 finalists from two rounds of competition will sing their hearts out at 6pm for the crown of DWNTWN IDOL—and the $500 cash prize!
Canan Commons Stage Sponsored
by Ball State University

Food Trucks & Local Eats

Sample street fare and drinks from local food trucks or stop in at your favorite DWNTWN eatery for a bite.

And so much more!

The fall event you just can’t miss has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!