David Owsley Museum of Art Events

Sessions are free and open to the public, and each lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. RSVPs are not necessary; simply stop by. A towel, blanket, or yoga mat is recommended.

Presented by the Ball State Meditation Partnership and featuring the Ball State University Counseling Center and Dr. George Wolfe for meditation, and Cindy Cash for laughter yoga, with the support of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Dr. Wolfe is Professor Emeritus at Ball State University, where he served as director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies.

Faculty and Staff participating in the LiveWell Incentive Program receive one point for attendance.

Spring 2020 Topics:

• January 17 – Meditation as the 4th state of consciousness with Dr. George Wolfe
• January 24 – Guided meditation for relieving stress with the Counseling Center
• January 31 – "Heart-fulness" vs. mindfulness. Meditation as a means of surrender with Dr. George Wolfe
• February 7 – Coloring your stress away with the Counseling Center
• February 14 – Entering the state of non-desire with Dr. George Wolfe
• February 21– Compassion: improving your relationship with self and others with the Counseling Center
• February 28 – Awakening your faculties of Insight and realization with Dr. George Wolfe
• March 6 – No Meditation in the Museum due to Spring Break
• March 13 – Channeling your creativity into mindfulness practice with the Counseling Center
• March 20 – The role of thoughts in meditation with Dr. George Wolfe
• March 27 – Guided meditation with music with the Counseling Center
• April 3 – Liberation from past impressions with Dr. George Wolfe
• April 10 – Mindfulness for academic success with the Counseling Center
• April 17 – Meditation in the Mexican Modernity exhibition with Dr. George Wolfe
• April 24 – Laughter yoga with Certified Laughter Yoga leader Cindy Cash in the Sculpture Court

Local emcees introduce PechaKucha talks related to the night’s theme that highlight what is creative and cool about Muncie and the surrounding area!

PechaKucha presenters have 20 slides for 20 seconds each to explain their idea, business, project, research, or whatever else they are passionate about. Stay to enjoy music by DJ Jannell, refreshments, cash bar, an artist demonstration, art, and more.

Final Fridays take place during the academic year. For Spring 2020, they will be held March 27 and April 24.

Petty Memorial Lectures

The generosity of the Edmund F. Petty Memorial Fund supports periodic talks by visiting artists and scholars. 

First Person

First Person provides visitors a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from professionals involved in the development of the exhibitions at the David Owsley Museum of Art. These informal talks are approximately 30 to 45 minutes long and are held during Ball State's fall and spring semesters.

Admission is free.

Art in Bloom is an annual springtime event and exhibition celebrating the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) through innovative interpretations created by the region’s top floral designers.

An opening reception on May 15, 2020, is a fundraiser supporting the museum’s programs and acquisitions. The floral creations are displayed for the public during museum hours with free admission the following weekend, May 16 and 17.

This event is made possible by the generous support of the presenting sponsor, Sursa Griner Wealth Management of Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

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