Continual Events
Sketching in the Museum All
students, faculty, and community members are invited to come anytime
the museum is open to try drawing different works of art from our
galleries. Ball State University Fine Arts League members provide support on Fridays at 3:30 pm as available. A limited number of large drawing boards, plus stools and pencils are provided. In partnership with the Ball State University Fine Arts League and Art Department. Check-in at the front desk.
Fridays 3:30pm-4:30pm
Meditation in the Museum
Every Friday, the David Owsley Museum of Art offers a cool,
calm, and quiet meditation space from 3:30 to 4:30 pm near the Amidha
Buddha on the balcony. This self-directed experience is a wonderful way
to start your weekend. You can find free downloadable relaxation MP3s for your computer, iPod, or other devices.
Note: Occasional evening events will limit access.
In partnership with Ball State University Working Well
Saturdays 2:30pm-3:30pm |
May-AugustTour of Docent's ChoiceEvery Saturday from May 19 to July 21, docents will be available to answer questions and provide highlight tours for visitors on a drop-in basis.
June
Saturday, June 9, 2012 5:30pm
Arts and Music Festival on the Green
Join the Art Fair atmosphere with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra taking the stage at 7 pm on the “front lawn” of the Museum of Art. Free copies of
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg will be distributed in preparation for Family Day on July 1.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Lunch and Learn with Natalie Phillips
Bring your lunch for a talk by Natalie Phillips, Ball State University Department of Art assistant professor and a specialist in contemporary art and religion, feminist art history, and Asian art. Drinks provided by the Museum of Art
.
July
Sunday, July 1, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Family Day: Dream Big with Art, Books, and Museums
Literacy-related
activities based on From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E.
Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg will be available for families and
children, including hands-on art and reading activities. The afternoon
includes a kid-friendly, book-related tour; film screening (see below);
story hour; refreshments; Muncie Public Library card sign-up; and more.
Display boards of the Museum of Art’s expansion plans will be available,
too.
Sunday, July 1, 2012 4:00 pm
Reel Time: The Hideaways
Based
on the successful children’s book From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil
E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg, The Hideaways tells the story of a
precocious girl running away with her younger brother to the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ingmar Bergman stars as Mrs. Frankweiler. Click here to watch a preview.
Popcorn provided. Rated G (1973, 105 minutes)
Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Museum closed in observance of Independence Day
August
Friday, August 24, 2012 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Quad Bash
Welcome new and returning students! Experience various art and other activities in the cool museum while Quad Bash fun is going on outside starting at 6 pm.