Visited Made in Muncie for a friend's birthday, and it was so fun! There was a huge selection of…read morepieces to pick from, and I felt like everything was decently priced. The whole experience was super easygoing, and I'd definitely go again

The kindest employees!! They went above and beyond to accommodate our large group and were so…read morekind-especially since large groups can get a bit chaotic for employees, but they never made us feel burdensome! Made me want to come back again and again just because of the service

A rare place for all artists. Absolutely brimming with different kinds of art! If you want to find…read morea gallery with spirit (or is that soul?), then make sure you stop in to see Phoebe and meet some of the other artists.

"You've been attentive to our needs, likes and constraints; and when you thought it was necessary,…read moreyou've respectfully made recommendations to help us avoid potential problems without compromising our objectives. Leaving no loose ends, you and your staff have remained focused on expediting furnishings, procurements, scheduling services and attending to on-site details through to completion (including assisting with fine art selections, framing and installation)." -Jim and Pam Wingate, Jr., Muncie, IN

Doesn't the name Minnetrista make you think that you'll be visiting a place with puppets? Like…read moremarionettes, right? Well, I hate to disappoint you, but there are no puppets or marionettes here. But there is an exhibit dedicated to Ball jars. Fun fact: Minnetrista was created by the Ball family, who created Ball canning jars, which you can learn about here. They are also the "Ball" behind Ball State University, which is located in Muncie. I had no idea! You will learn interesting facts like these, and others about this area of Indiana, at Minnetrista. The main museum itself is a bit small, and part of it is conference and meeting rooms. But the museum is just one part of Minnetrista. This is actually a 40-acre campus with gardens and paved trails. As you stroll along the grounds, you'll come across some houses. Some of the houses are part of Minnetrista, and you are welcome to pop inside and check out what's going on. What's going on in one of them is an exhibit dedicated to Bob Ross, the painter. At the Bob Ross Experience, you can step inside the historic home where The Joy of Painting was filmed, and see some of the actual filming equipment and art supplies that were used to create the television show. It's sort of surreal that Bob was painting his happy little trees right here in humble Muncie. Some of the houses that you encounter are not a part of Minnetrista, but belong to IU Health or other entities. It's not really clearly marked on the houses which is which. I'm sure if you consulted a map, it might tell you! I consulted no such map, and I was just walking around blindly. I visited during the late fall, when it was cold and the gardens were dormant, for the most part. But I bet this place is amazing in the spring and summer, when everything is in bloom.

Minnetrista is an event center and museum that was built in 1988 by the five Ball brothers. The…read moremodern center is part of a complex of museums and gardens on the former Ball property that sits across from the White River in Muncie. There is an admission fee to visit the galleries of $15/adult and $12/child, but the ticket grants admission to the other museums and garden as well. During our visit, we saw the Narwhal exhibit, which is a small exhibit dedicated to narwhals. A curator greeted us at the entrance and was available to answer questions. My granddaughter is a narwhal fan enjoyed the interactive displays. We also visited a special children's exhibit called Good Night Forest. Again a curator welcomed us and invited us to build a backpack and enjoy the nighttime activities set up for the kids. My granddaughter loved the firer fly dance, wandering through the dark forest listening for animals and the shadow puppet show. There were fun and educational activities suitable for all ages. We also visited a permanent exhibit describing the Ball Store History. I liked seeing all the vintage items and describing them to my granddaughter. We also toured a display for a local artist competition. The staff is super friendly and engaging. The center is immaculate and accessible. There is plenty of parking in their dedicated lot. Minnetrista is a great legacy from the Ball family to the community. Exhibits change and can be found on their website. I highly recommend a visit if you like art and history.

It ain't cheap, but you get what you pay for. They beautifully framed my numerous degrees and law…read morelicenses--the framing being worth more than the degrees themselves. Muncie, is lucky to have such skilled craftsmen in town--I hope I can bring them something better to frame someday.

From the owner: Complete picture framing services, home and corporate. Gordy Fine Art & Framing specializes in…read moreconservation framing, using acid-free elements in all framing packages. With 25 years experience, the Gordy framing team includes artists and artisans, gilders and antique restoration framers. With one of the largest frame sample collections in the region, Gordy framers are able to complement any decor or color needs. The gallery offers works by 22 local artists and artisans in monthly exhibitions. Opening receptions for the artists fall on the 1st Thursday of each month, along with the other downtown Muncie art galleries, from 5 to 8 PM.