In April, a joint gathering Explore! & Discover Art Group
What: Tour of David Owsley Museum of Art and the Minnetrista Experience
When: Wednesday, April 22, 9:45 – 3:30 pm
Where: 2021 W. Riverside Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306 and 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
RSVP: to Jeanne Lugo by April 15, 2026
The Discover Art & Explore Groups will visit Muncie together to tour the Owsley Museum of Art, as well as the Minnetrista Exhibition and Gardens. In the morning, we will have a guided tour of the Owsley Museum located on the Ball State Campus, which houses the Ball Family private art collection and art collections from ancient China, India and Southeast Asia, donated by David Owsley. We will have lunch nearby and then head to Minnetrista, where we can visit their museum and exhibitions, tour the Oakhurst Experience and the Bob Ross Experience (famous local artist who hosted “The Joy of Painting” on PBS) and browse through their gardens. Information on cost (minimal), parking, lunch, carpooling, etc. will be provided later. The tour size is limited, and this will probably be a popular event, so please RSVP early. Priority will be for IWI members.
Pour Your (Acrylic) Heart Out
In May, join the IWI Discover Art group for a truly unique hands-on creative experience. Mixed media artist Dawn Michaelis will guide participants in creating their own small acrylic pour painting—perfect to take home and display.
Acrylic pouring is a captivating abstract art technique in which fluid acrylic paints are poured onto a surface to create dynamic, one-of-a-kind designs. Dawn incorporates this method as the foundation of her mixed media artwork, later enhancing pieces with plaster and resin to create dimensional elements such as tree branches, flowers, birds, and even ears of corn.
During this session, participants will focus on the acrylic pouring process and complete a make-and-take project. While time will not allow for additional dimensional details, each attendee will leave with their own unique piece of art—and a memorable creative experience
What: Create your own small acrylic pour painting
When: Tuesday, May 12 11:30 Lunch, 1:00 Painting
Where: Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel (painting)
Woody’s Library Restaurant, 40 E. Main St, Carmel (lunch)
Cost: $25 per person for painting
RSVP: Polly Harrington Space is limited and supplies must be purchased so please reserve your spot by May 5. Please note that cancellations after this date will still require payment as supplies will have been purchased.
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In June, Discover Art will return to the Eiteljorg Museum for a docent tour of the exhibit Cowboy Couture. This exhibit is the first solo exhibition for Indianapolis-based fashion designer Jerry Lee Atwood. Atwood’s couture Western suits bridge the styles of the past to contemporary pop culture figures. His work uses chain-stitch embroidery, hand-applied embellishments, and a narrative-driven graphic design based on individual collaboration between artist and wearer.
What: Tour of Cowboy Couture exhibit
When: June 9, 11:30 Lunch in the café; 1:00 Tour
Where: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington St.
Cost: Admission $16 for seniors; $20 for adults (pay after lunch as we may have extra guest tickets
Discover Art Leader: Bonnie Pribush
