Mural by Chris Silva, 2023
In 2021, MuncieArts was selected by the City of Muncie to administer $500,000 of new funding for Public Art Projects from the American Rescue Plan. With this funding, MuncieArts is working with the community to implement many new projects in select neighborhoods around the city. Projects are coming to Whitely and Thomas Park/Avondale neighborhoods in 2025.
Photo: “Muncie at Midnight” - Dave’s Alley Installation -photo by Ashley Logan, @panaapproductions
Meet Muncie’s new mural located at Hoyt and Memorial by artist Nicole Ponsler. This mural was completed on September 23rd, 2023.
Photo: “Five Dots” by Nicole Ponsler, installed on Muncie Public Library building at Hoyt & Memorial
Our public art vision: To elevate, curate, and expand Muncie’s diverse, unique and equitable public art collection. To educate the public about the benefits and qualities of public art that inspire appreciation. To work with existing and planned cultural assets, development, and infrastructure to develop dynamic new public artworks, while also thinking big about the future.
Photo: “MORE LOVE” by Chris Silva, installed on Future Choices building
Think of "Designed by the Public" as a playful interactive experience, courtesy of Mexico-based Tatiana Bilbao Estudio and Exhibit Columbus. This isn't your typical "look but don't touch" art installation—it's a creative free-for-all where Muncie residents get to play architect, designer, and dreamer all at once.
