It’s that time of year again! Come get a unique, handmade glass pumpkin at the annual sale! Event made possible by the Ball State Glass Alliance and Minnetrista Museum and Gardens.
Glass Pumpkin Sale
Boo-levard Bash
Hosted by Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, children can collect treats from the Ball family homes and enjoy the beautiful fall scenery. Explore extra trick-or-treat stations along the wooded path of Oakhurst Gardens, where you’ll also find games and activities for the whole family. For an added touch of fun, you can enjoy glitter tattoos, tasty food, and festive seasonal items from The Orchard Shop, available for purchase. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!
Be sure to stop by the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center to receive treats from “The Good Witches of Nebosham!”
i-Made (Indiana Made) Muncie: Custom Fabricated Design-through-Production (ongoing)
Over the past three semesters, students and industry partners used “design-through-production” methods to prototype and assemble full-scale design solutions for area non-profits. Some of the products developed, fabricated, and constructed included benches and other structures for Minnetrista’s campus and farmers’ market. The students also redesigned the courtyard area at the MadJax location downtown. These improvements will benefit the entire community as Minnetrista and MadJax continue to play a central role in cultural enhancement for the City of Muncie.
Spring 2020 Semester
Faculty Mentor: Kevin Klinger
Department: Architecture
Community Partners: Minnetrista Cultural Center, MadJax, and Midwest Metals, and the Indiana Hardwood and Lumberman’s Association
Students: Craig Adams, Jacob Burris, Schyler Cerqueira, Caleb Davis, Torey Dunn, Mitchell Geis, Jessica Franke , James Harris, Nick Kiefer, Daniel Klemen, Joseph Koslow, Scottie Manners, Rhiley McIntire, Al Mitchell, Austin Obermeyer, Emma Ocken, Steven Polchinski, Landon Underwood, Cole Walters, Olivia Zepp
Fall 2019 Semester
Faculty Mentor: Kevin Klinger
Department: Architecture
Community Partners: Indiana Hardwoods (IHLA), Midwest Metals, Minnetrista, Mobile Market
Spring 2017 Ball State Immersive Learning Projects
Ball State faculty, students, and community partners are working together this spring on a number of immersive learning projects in and around Muncie.
Abandoned Housing Policy Analysis
Community Partner: Muncie Redevelopment Commission
Faculty Mentor: Chip Taylor, Department of Political Science
Advancing ecoREHAB Through Story and Strategy
Community Partner: ecoREHAB of Muncie, Inc.
Faculty Mentors: Kate Elliott, Department of Journalism; Paul Gestwicki; Department of Computer Science
Assessing Heat Leaks in the 8twelve Target District
Community Partner: Muncie 8twelve Coalition
Faculty Mentor: Jason Yang, Department of Geography
Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders: Character and Leadership Development at the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie
Community Partner: The Boys & Girls Club of Muncie
Faculty Mentor: Peggy Fisher, Department of Communication Studies
Maring-Hunt Community Garden Pavilion
Community Partner: Maring-Hunt Library, Thomas Park/Avondale Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Pam Harwood, Department of Architecture
Minnetrista Neighborhood Action Plan
Community Partner: Minnetrista Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Lisa Dunaway, Department of Urban Planning
Rehabilitating Houses
Community Partner: Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity
Faculty Mentor: Janet Fick, Technology
Story Maps from and for “South-of-the-River” Neighborhoods in Muncie
Community Partners: Forest Park Neighborhood Association; Thomas/Avondale Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Jörn Seemann, Department of Geography
Sustainable Food Production: Integrating Collaboration within the Community
Community Partner: Muncie Food Hub
Faculty Mentor: Gerry Waite, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
May 09, 2015 – Neighborhood Clean-ups
Members of the Old West End, Thomas Park/Avondale, Whitely, and Minnetrista Neighborhood Associations partnered with the Muncie Sanitary District to help clean-up their communities. The first date of the spring clean-ups was May 2nd. Volunteers helped pick up trash and debris alongside their neighbors. Thank you to all those who helped beautify the city as part of the spring neighborhood cleanups.
My Collection | My Story
There is an exciting opportunity to participate in Minnetrista’s first community collection exhibit. My Collection | My Story will showcase local collections of a variety of items, ranging from Beanie Babies to rare coins. Minnetrista is asking for submissions from anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Grant, Jay, Madison, & Randolph counties. The end date for entries is March 15, 2015. For more information, please visit the collection entry page.