A New Year for Public Art
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
Muncie Southside Neighborhood Mural
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
The Impact of Public Art in Muncie
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