http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Arts and Culture News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:19:44 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/hugh-jackman-award-winning-actor-to-address-ball-state-university-class-of-2026 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/hugh-jackman-award-winning-actor-to-address-ball-state-university-class-of-2026 Actor, producer, and philanthropist Hugh Jackman will address Ball State University’s Class of 2026 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:55:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present 'CATS' March 20–21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:32:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-approves-scope-budget-or-village-green https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-approves-scope-budget-or-village-green The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved the scope, budget, and site plan for Village Green—Site 4 of the University’s Village Revitalization Plan. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:56:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-jojo-jones-play-veal https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-jojo-jones-play-veal Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Veal, a dystopian revenge thriller with comedic elements by Jojo Jones. The production is co-directed by Dee Dee Batteast, ’07, instructor of theatre, and guest director Payten Romig, ’24. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:33:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-states-david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-present-nora-krug-exhibition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-states-david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-present-nora-krug-exhibition The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will showcase a special exhibition of work by award-winning illustrator Nora Krug from Feb. 19–Jun. 13, 2026. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:02:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/momix-alice-to-perform-at-ball-states-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/momix-alice-to-perform-at-ball-states-emens-auditorium MOMIX Alice will bring acrobatics, illusion, and inventive movement to Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:36:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/the-barricade-boys-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/the-barricade-boys-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present The Barricade Boys at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:14:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-alice-tuans-exuberant-new-play-balls-balls-balls https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-alice-tuans-exuberant-new-play-balls-balls-balls Balls Balls Balls is a new work by award-winning playwright Alice Tuan commissioned by Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Performances will take place Feb. 6–8 and Feb. 13–14 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, in Room 154 of the Oakwood Building. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:56:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state Ball State University Libraries and the Creative Writing program within the Department of English will host Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis L. Crisler for an evening of poetry, performance, and literary innovation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Bracken Library, Room 104. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:05:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/opera-theatre-program-hosts-its-10th-annual-opera-gala-feb-7-at-sursa-hall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/opera-theatre-program-hosts-its-10th-annual-opera-gala-feb-7-at-sursa-hall The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents its 10th annual Opera Gala at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Sursa Performance Hall in Ball State’s Music Instruction Building. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:30:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie The Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County Project will host “Women of Whitely: At the Heart of Muncie’s Black History” at the Shaffer Chapel Museum, 1501 E. Highland Ave., in Muncie at 6 p.m. Feb. 26. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:42:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-jeffrey-gibson-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-jeffrey-gibson-at-ball-state Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues with an on-campus presentation followed by a Q&A with artist Jeffrey Gibson at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Pruis Hall. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:18:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2026-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2026-schedule-of-events In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Ball State University’s Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center will host Unity Week 2026, beginning Monday, Jan. 19. The weeklong series of programs is designed to celebrate culture and encourage civic engagement across campus and the Muncie community. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:04:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime Ball State University Libraries invites the community to step into the world of 19th-century storytelling during “Not Your Average Storytime,” a free, family-friendly event celebrating historic chapbooks on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1-2 p.m. on the first floor in Bracken Library’s Schwartz Digital Complex. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:55:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/tony-award-winning-musical-chicago-coming-to-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/tony-award-winning-musical-chicago-coming-to-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the Tony Award®–winning musical CHICAGO at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:40:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/bob-dylan-to-perform-at-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/bob-dylan-to-perform-at-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour at Emens Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:03:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/menopause-the-musical-2-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/menopause-the-musical-2-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:55:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-presents-bj-tindals-goodnight-tyler https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-presents-bj-tindals-goodnight-tyler Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Goodnight, Tyler by playwright B.J. Tindal, with original dramaturgy by Mansi Sahay Seth and direction by Lisa Gaye Dixon. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:41:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/broadway-smash-the-tina-turner-musical-coming-to-emens-auditorium-nov-19 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/broadway-smash-the-tina-turner-musical-coming-to-emens-auditorium-nov-19 Ball State University will present the North American tour of "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical" at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:50:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events Ball State University Libraries will continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bracken Library with two community events in November highlighting both the Bracken family’s lasting legacy and the influential career of Professor Steve Bell. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:07:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/comedian-john-mulaney-to-bring-mister-whatever-tour-to-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/comedian-john-mulaney-to-bring-mister-whatever-tour-to-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present award-winning comedian, writer, and actor John Mulaney at Emens Auditorium at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026, as part of his national tour, "Mister Whatever." Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:36:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/soweto-gospel-choir-to-perform-free-concert-at-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/soweto-gospel-choir-to-perform-free-concert-at-emens-auditorium Ball State University welcomes the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir to Emens Auditorium for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:30:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence Ball State University is welcoming award-winning author Christina Diaz Gonzalez to campus this Fall as the guest author for the University’s annual Writer-in-Residence program. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:36:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/beloved-musical-comedy-mrs-doubtfire-coming-to-ball-state-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/beloved-musical-comedy-mrs-doubtfire-coming-to-ball-state-emens-auditorium Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Muncie this month when the hit musical 'Mrs. Doubtfire' takes the stage at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium for a 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 performance. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:52:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-the-brementown-musicians https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-the-brementown-musicians Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents "The Brementown Musicians"—based on stories by the Grimm Brothers and adapted for the stage by Alison Gregory—Oct. 17-19 and 21-25 at Korsgaard Dance Studio in Ball Gymnasium. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:05:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/department-of-theatre-and-dance-brings-romeo-and-juliet-to-the-brown-family-amphitheater https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/department-of-theatre-and-dance-brings-romeo-and-juliet-to-the-brown-family-amphitheater Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet, Sept. 26-28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. each evening at the Brown Family Amphitheater. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:29:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-two-special-exhibitions-this-fall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-two-special-exhibitions-this-fall This Fall, the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University presents two significant exhibitions: one that features international abstraction and another that explores Indiana storytelling through photography. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:01:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-t-owsley-passes-away-at-96 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-t-owsley-passes-away-at-96 Art historian and philanthropist David T. Owsley, HHD ‘05—heir to the Ball-Mason canning jar company and a longtime supporter of Ball State University and the Dallas Museum of Art—died in New York City on Aug. 23, 2025, at age 96. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:00:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-songs-for-a-new-world https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-songs-for-a-new-world Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Jason Robert Brown’s "Songs for a New World"—a powerful, genre-blending theatrical song cycle—Sept. 5-7 and 9-14, at Korsgaard Dance Studio in Ball Gymnasium. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:29:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-to-host-national-sursa-organ-competition-sept-6-7 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-to-host-national-sursa-organ-competition-sept-6-7 Ball State University’s School of Music will host the fifth National Sursa American Organ Competition—bringing some of the nation’s most talented young organists to campus—Sept 6-7, 2025. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:33:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/nationally-recognized-speaker-to-discuss-the-role-of-arts-in-civic-life https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/nationally-recognized-speaker-to-discuss-the-role-of-arts-in-civic-life The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy—in partnership with the Center for Economic and Civic Learning’s 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy at Ball State—features Michael Greer, president and CEO of ArtsFund Seattle. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:45:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/university-libraries-invites-visitors-to-experience-tolkien-exhibit-before-july-close https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/university-libraries-invites-visitors-to-experience-tolkien-exhibit-before-july-close The Ball State University campus and the greater Muncie community have through the end of July to visit a special exhibit honoring the literary work of J.R.R. Tolkien, on display in Archives and Special Collections on the second floor of Bracken Library. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:30:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/we-fly-fest-to-offer-free-food-fun-entertainment-and-campus-tours https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/we-fly-fest-to-offer-free-food-fun-entertainment-and-campus-tours Ball State University will host its first We Fly Fest from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. This free, on-campus event is open to the public and will include campus tours, entertainment, live music, informational booths, games, and other family-friendly activities. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:22:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/two-ball-state-theatre-and-dance-students-earn-national-honors-and-prestigious-fellowships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/two-ball-state-theatre-and-dance-students-earn-national-honors-and-prestigious-fellowships Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition in the national round of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) competition. Wed, 21 May 2025 13:41:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-to-host-community-update-on-village-revitalization-june-4 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-to-host-community-update-on-village-revitalization-june-4 Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns invites members of the campus and greater Muncie community to attend a public update on the University’s revitalization efforts in The Village. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:32:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/art-in-bloom-returns-may-16-18-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/art-in-bloom-returns-may-16-18-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art A Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) with Art in Bloom, a free public floral exhibition on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:02:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-blood-wedding-at-korsgaard-dance-studio https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-blood-wedding-at-korsgaard-dance-studio Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Blood Wedding at 7:30 p.m. on April 11-12 and April 15-18 at Korsgaard Dance Studio, with matinees at 2:30 p.m. on April 13 and April 19. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:51:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-nafme-chapter-named-collegiate-chapter-of-the-year https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-nafme-chapter-named-collegiate-chapter-of-the-year The Ball State University chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) was recently named the 2023–2024 Collegiate Chapter of the Year by the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA). Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:31:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-groove-at-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-groove-at-emens-auditorium Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Groove: Interlocking Cultures Through Movement at 7:30 p.m. on March 21-22 at Emens Auditorium. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-justin-favela-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-justin-favela-at-ball-state-university Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues this Spring with a presentation by multidisciplinary artist Justin Favela at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Sursa Performance Hall. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:52:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/amy-goodman-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-as-part-of-the-david-letterman-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/amy-goodman-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-as-part-of-the-david-letterman-lecture-series Ball State University will welcome Amy Goodman, the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on April 8 at Pruis Hall. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:14:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-potus-at-strother-theatre https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-potus-at-strother-theatre Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present POTUS at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 25-27, with matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 22-23. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:13:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/celebrate-anti-valentines-day-ball-state-david-owsley-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/celebrate-anti-valentines-day-ball-state-david-owsley-museum-of-art The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., will celebrate “Anti-Valentine’s Day” the evening before the romantic holiday. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:27:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/hollywood-photographer-curates-photography-exhibition-at-ball-state-doma https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/hollywood-photographer-curates-photography-exhibition-at-ball-state-doma The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will display People and Places 1873-2000: A Selection of Photographs from DOMA’s Collection from Feb. 20 through May 23, 2025. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:28:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-studio-165-earns-national-awards-for-student-design-projects https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-studio-165-earns-national-awards-for-student-design-projects The student design teams at Ball State University’s Studio 165+ have received two 2024 American Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:42:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-american-string-teachers-association-student-chapter-earns-national-recognition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-american-string-teachers-association-student-chapter-earns-national-recognition The American String Teacher Association (ASTA) collegiate chapter at Ball State University has been recognized with the 2025 ASTA Outstanding Student Chapter Award. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:10:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-natasha-pierre-and-the-great-comet-of-1812 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-natasha-pierre-and-the-great-comet-of-1812 Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7-8 and Feb. 11-14, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:36:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-theatre-and-dance-students-recognized-for-regional-and-national-achievements https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-theatre-and-dance-students-recognized-for-regional-and-national-achievements Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Regional Festival (KCACTF) in Madison, Wisc. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:46:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/historic-ball-jar-collection-finds-new-home-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/historic-ball-jar-collection-finds-new-home-at-ball-state-university A premier collection of nearly 3,000 Ball jars and related memorabilia has been donated to Ball State University, connecting the iconic Ball family legacy to its roots in Muncie and ensuring future generations can explore this piece of history. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:28:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/college-of-fine-arts-highlights-arts-alive-lecture-and-extended-museum-exhibition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/college-of-fine-arts-highlights-arts-alive-lecture-and-extended-museum-exhibition Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts is presenting two exceptional cultural opportunities: a free Arts Alive! lecture featuring acclaimed artist Daniel Alexander Jones, and the extension of The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) through Feb. 28, 2025. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:14:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2025-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2025-schedule-of-events Ball State University’s Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 20, the official observance of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:14:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-names-multicultural-center-in-honor-of-vivian-conley-and-hurley-goodall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-names-multicultural-center-in-honor-of-vivian-conley-and-hurley-goodall Ball State University’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved the naming of the University’s Multicultural Center the Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center, in honor of two local civil rights icons. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:13:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-1-to-4-at-korsgaard-dance-studio https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-1-to-4-at-korsgaard-dance-studio Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present 1 TO 4 (+, -) at Korsgaard Dance Studio, located inside Ball Gymnasium in Room 213, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5-7, with an additional performance at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:01:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-celebrates-10-years--of-the-charles-w-brown-planetarium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-celebrates-10-years--of-the-charles-w-brown-planetarium Ball State University this month is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in Indiana. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:07:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-caitlin-clark-ticket-distribution-begins-on-nov-16 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-caitlin-clark-ticket-distribution-begins-on-nov-16 Due to anticipated demand, student, faculty and staff distribution of tickets for the Dec. 2 'A Conversation with David Letterman and Caitlin Clark' event at Ball State will be held the weekend of Nov. 16-17 to ensure tickets can be obtained without disruption to class schedules. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:39:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-the-three-musketeers-at-university-theatre https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-the-three-musketeers-at-university-theatre Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Three Musketeers at University Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15-16 and 20-23 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 24. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:56:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-hosting-special-screening-of-garfield-the-movie-with-creator-jim-davis https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-hosting-special-screening-of-garfield-the-movie-with-creator-jim-davis Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts will welcome back alumnus Jim Davis, ’67 LittD ’91, creator of the iconic comic strip Garfield, for a special screening of Garfield: The Movie. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:05:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/wnba-star-caitlin-clark-to-join-david-letterman-for-a-public-conversation-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/wnba-star-caitlin-clark-to-join-david-letterman-for-a-public-conversation-at-ball-state-university WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark will be on stage at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium for a conversation with distinguished Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:36:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/big-changes-for-indiana-public-radio https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/big-changes-for-indiana-public-radio On Oct. 28, IPR officially expanded its news and music coverage, debuting its new station—89.5 The Note—and answering the call from its listeners for more of what they know and love. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:47:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-break-ground-on-new-performing-arts-center-and-cantio-hotel https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-break-ground-on-new-performing-arts-center-and-cantio-hotel Ball State University will celebrate a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Performing Arts Center and The Cantio Hotel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:11:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/arts-alive-series-presents-jazz-greats-byron-stripling-and-carmen-bradford-in-concert https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/arts-alive-series-presents-jazz-greats-byron-stripling-and-carmen-bradford-in-concert The College of Fine Arts and School of Music at Ball State University will host a special jazz concert featuring renowned trumpeter Byron Stripling and acclaimed vocalist Carmen Bradford at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Sursa Performance Hall. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:46:42 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/author-hena-khan-to-visit-ball-state-as-2024-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/author-hena-khan-to-visit-ball-state-as-2024-writer-in-residence Ball State University’s Writer-in-Residence program returns for a third year with a new featured guest, award-winning author Hena Khan. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:34:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-brings-elizabeth-catlett-scholar-melanie-anne-herzog-to-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-brings-elizabeth-catlett-scholar-melanie-anne-herzog-to-muncie The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will host a public lecture by Melanie Anne Herzog on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Dr. Herzog is a noted scholar on Elizabeth Catlett, the artist and activist featured in DOMA’s current special exhibition. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:18:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-the-art-of-elizabeth-catlett https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-the-art-of-elizabeth-catlett The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will showcase The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis from Sept. 19–Dec. 20, 2024. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:22:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/09/ball-state-public-media-receives-grant-from-indiana-arts-commission https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/09/ball-state-public-media-receives-grant-from-indiana-arts-commission Ball State Public Media (Ball State PBS and Indiana Public Radio) has been awarded a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) for arts and culture programming through the Arts Project Support grant program. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:02:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/renowned-experts-to-discuss-art-and-neuroscience-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/renowned-experts-to-discuss-art-and-neuroscience-at-ball-state-university Ball State University is welcoming two renowned experts to campus on Sept. 19 to discuss the science behind the benefits of art. The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy features Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, authors of The New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:43:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/art-in-bloom-2024-returns-may-18-19-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/art-in-bloom-2024-returns-may-18-19-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art A Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) with Art in Bloom, a free public floral exhibition Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, with extended museum hours from 1-5 p.m. on both days. Mon, 13 May 2024 18:21:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/board-of-trustees-reappoints-mark-ervin-to-mcs-board-and-approves-namings-for-new-facilities https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/board-of-trustees-reappoints-mark-ervin-to-mcs-board-and-approves-namings-for-new-facilities The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday reappointed Mark Ervin to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees. Also at Friday’s meeting, the Board approved the budget, scope, and naming of the University’s new Eric Foss Championship Performance Center, and the naming of the Rhonda Newport Kaspar Stage and Timothy M. Andrews Monumental Stair within the new Performing Arts Center. Fri, 03 May 2024 18:24:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/cultural-entrepreneur-malina-simone-bacon-to-speak-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/cultural-entrepreneur-malina-simone-bacon-to-speak-at-ball-state-university Malina Simone Bacon, co-founder of the Indianapolis-based cultural development firm and creative agency “GANGGANG,” will be a featured speaker at Ball State University from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Pruis Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:50:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-university-announces-events-for-womens-week-2024 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-university-announces-events-for-womens-week-2024 Women’s Week 2024—Ball State University’s annual celebration of women's achievements and contributions to society—will be March 25-29. The celebration, organized by Ball State’s Department of Women’s, Gender, and African American Studies (WGAS), will be marked with numerous free events at the University. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:30:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-host-performance-by-the-indianapolis-baroque-orchestra https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-host-performance-by-the-indianapolis-baroque-orchestra “Music at the House of the Medici” March 28 at the University’s Sursa Performance Hall will feature the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra (IBO) and celebrate the sounds of Florence, Italy, in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:47:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/thalea-string-quartet-to-perform-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/thalea-string-quartet-to-perform-at-ball-state-university Ball State University's College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the upcoming performance of the renowned Thalea String Quartet as part of the 2023-2024 Arts Alive series April 9, 2024, at Sursa Hall. The performance, which is free and open to the public, is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:20:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-to-celebrate-legacy-of-frederick-douglass-with-special-jazz-ensemble-performance https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-to-celebrate-legacy-of-frederick-douglass-with-special-jazz-ensemble-performance Ball State University is hosting an event celebrating the legacy of social reformer Frederick Douglass with a special performance, “The Frederick Douglass Jazz Works,” created and composed by Ruth Naomi Floyd. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:34:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-haukohl-collection-of-florentine-baroque-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-haukohl-collection-of-florentine-baroque-art The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University presents a selection of paintings and sculptures from the Haukohl family collection—the largest collection of Florentine Baroque art of the late 16th to the early 18th centuries outside of Italy—from Feb. 22 through May 19, 2024. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:11:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-hosting-two-community-presentations-about-village-revitalization-plan https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-hosting-two-community-presentations-about-village-revitalization-plan Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns invites campus and local community members to two presentations about the University’s plan to revitalize The Village, the business district located immediately adjacent to campus. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:06:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-board-of-trustees-approve-village-revitalization-plan-agreements https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-board-of-trustees-approve-village-revitalization-plan-agreements The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved five important contracts to advance the implementation of the University’s Village Revitalization Plan. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:35:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2024-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2024-schedule-of-events Ball State University’s Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 15—the official observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this year. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:52:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-arts-alive-series-presents-renowned-costume-designer-dede-ayite https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-arts-alive-series-presents-renowned-costume-designer-dede-ayite Award-winning costume designer Dede Ayite will be a featured speaker Jan. 18 as part of Ball State University’s annual Arts Alive series, presented by the University’s College of Fine Arts (CFA). The event, which will be free and open to the public, starts at 7 p.m. in Recital Hall (AR 217) in the Fine Arts Building. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:12:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-receives-grant-from-lilly-endowment-to-advance-village-revitalization-plan https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-receives-grant-from-lilly-endowment-to-advance-village-revitalization-plan Ball State University has received a grant of $35 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, College and Community Collaboration (CCC). The grant will support the University’s ambitious, long-term plan to revitalize The Village, the commercial district adjacent to Ball State’s campus. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:08:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-broadcast-clear-reception-documentary-featuring-david-letterman https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-broadcast-clear-reception-documentary-featuring-david-letterman Ball State PBS will broadcast “Clear Reception,” an original documentary about the art of glass, at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. “Clear Reception” will also be available for streaming on Vimeo starting Nov. 3. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:49:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/author-alicia-williams-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2023-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/author-alicia-williams-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2023-writer-in-residence Ball State University is welcoming award-winning author Alicia D. Williams to campus this Fall as its second guest author for the University’s Writer-in-Residence program. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:14:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-launches-our-call-to-beneficence-capital-campaign https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-launches-our-call-to-beneficence-capital-campaign On Friday evening, Ball State University publicly launched “Our Call to Beneficence,” the most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign in the University’s history. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:09:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-earns-national-award-for-diversity-and-inclusion-efforts-for-eighth-straight-year https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-earns-national-award-for-diversity-and-inclusion-efforts-for-eighth-straight-year For the eighth consecutive year, Ball State University has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:45:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-air-new-documentary-exploring-economic-impact-of-welcoming-refugees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-air-new-documentary-exploring-economic-impact-of-welcoming-refugees A new documentary, “Fleeing to Flyover Country,” produced in collaboration with Ball State PBS, Western Kentucky PBS, The Ball State Daily News, The Western Kentucky Herald, and Ball State’s Department of Media, premieres at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 12. It will air on Ball State PBS. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:28:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-showcases-textiles-from-asia-in-new-special-exhibition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-showcases-textiles-from-asia-in-new-special-exhibition The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University is presenting its first show featuring textiles from across Asia. This special exhibition will be on display through Dec. 21, 2023. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:35:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/arquettes-serving-as-visiting-experts-in-residence-for-media-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/arquettes-serving-as-visiting-experts-in-residence-for-media-at-ball-state Actors and producers David and Christina Arquette are spending two weeks on the campus of Ball State University this Fall semester as the first Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Experts in Residence for Media. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:18:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-pbs-to-host-second-annual-happy-little-fest https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-pbs-to-host-second-annual-happy-little-fest The second annual Happy Little Fest is set for 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, at University Green, located between Bracken Library and the Architecture Building, 1120 N. McKinley Ave., on the campus of Ball State University. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:14:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/doma-showcases-contemporary-new-york-abstract-artist-debbie-ma https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/doma-showcases-contemporary-new-york-abstract-artist-debbie-ma The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., will display a selection of paintings by New York artist Debbie Ma from Sept. 28 through Dec. 21, 2023. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:39:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-board-of-trustees-review-design-plans-for-new-performing-arts-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-board-of-trustees-review-design-plans-for-new-performing-arts-center The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday, in its first meeting of the 2023-24 academic year, reviewed a comprehensive design for the University’s new Performing Arts Center. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:26:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/comedy-duo-john-mulaney-and-pete-davidson-to-perform-at-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/comedy-duo-john-mulaney-and-pete-davidson-to-perform-at-emens-auditorium Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. ET Friday, Sept. 15, for comedy duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Oct. 7 performance at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium. Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance will be available through the Emens box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 765-285-1539. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:42:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-pbs-wins-national-public-media-award-for-its-inaugural-happy-little-fest https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-pbs-wins-national-public-media-award-for-its-inaugural-happy-little-fest “Happy Little Fest”/Ball State PBS was named the winner of the “Special Events” award within the Marketing and Communications category at this year’s National Educational Telecommunications Association’s (NETA) 55th Public Media Awards. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:46:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-university-to-host-grand-opening-concert-for-brown-family-amphitheater https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-university-to-host-grand-opening-concert-for-brown-family-amphitheater Ball State University will hold a grand opening on Sept. 19 for the Brown Family Amphitheater—a new outdoor performance and gathering space on campus that the entire community can enjoy. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:22:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/happy-little-fest-a-finalist-for-neta-public-media-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/happy-little-fest-a-finalist-for-neta-public-media-awards “Happy Little Fest,” a celebration of the 80th birthday of iconic painter and instructor Bob Ross hosted by Ball State PBS and Bob Ross, Inc., has been named a finalist for the National Educational Telecommunications Association’s (NETA) 55th annual Public Media Awards. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:11:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/07/ball-state-public-media-receives-grant-awards-from-arts-commission-and-public-broadcasting-stations https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/07/ball-state-public-media-receives-grant-awards-from-arts-commission-and-public-broadcasting-stations Ball State Public Media (Ball State PBS and Indiana Public Radio), has been awarded grants from The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS) to support its new arts and culture content initiative. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:52:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity Ball State University film production students will get a rare opportunity to learn from Indianapolis-based Heartland Film—well-known for hosting the Heartland International Film Festival—thanks to a creative partnership between Heartland and the University’s new Radiance Cinema. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:30:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/hoosier-shakespeare-festival-receives-2023-ball-state-community-engagement-for-the-arts-grant https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/hoosier-shakespeare-festival-receives-2023-ball-state-community-engagement-for-the-arts-grant The Hoosier Shakespeare Festival is the 2023 recipient of the Ball State University Community Engagement for the Arts Grant. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:05:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-university-board-of-trustees-approves-development-agreement-for-the-village-project https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-university-board-of-trustees-approves-development-agreement-for-the-village-project The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a development agreement for a revitalization plan for The Village, a commercial district located immediately adjacent to the campus. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/art-in-bloom-2023-blossoms-may-20-and-21-at-the-david-owsley-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/art-in-bloom-2023-blossoms-may-20-and-21-at-the-david-owsley-museum-of-art A Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) with Art in Bloom, a free public floral exhibition on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, with extended museum hours from 1-5 p.m. on both days. In addition, a free public reception will celebrate springtime from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, with jazz, snacks, and a cash bar. Tue, 09 May 2023 13:16:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/david-letterman-returning-to-ball-state-for-premiere-of-original-documentary https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/david-letterman-returning-to-ball-state-for-premiere-of-original-documentary The University will present the documentary, “Clear Reception,” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Emens Auditorium on Ball State’s campus. Following the screening of the film, Mr. Letterman will conduct a Q&A with two Ball State graduates who served as director and producer of the piece, respectively. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:43:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/david-arquette-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/david-arquette-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-series Multi-talented actor and producer David Arquette will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State University. Mr. Arquette is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. on April 10 at Pruis Hall on the Ball State campus. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:22:49 +0000