upcoming events
As a year-round gathering place, our roster of educational programs, engaging workshops, community events, and interactive exhibits is always changing. There is something new to experience on every visit. Take a look at our upcoming events to discover new ways you can learn, play, explore, or shop at Minnetrista.
Bob Ross Experience
Explore the life, philosophy, and art of this iconic American painter and arts educator inside the historic home where The Joy of Painting was filmed.
Majestic Mountains at Bob Ross Experience
Exciting updates are coming to the Art Gallery at the Bob Ross Experience! Spotlighting iconic mountain scenes from Bob’s legendary paintings, this new exhibit provides more original Bob Ross paintings for you to love.
Deep Roots: Exploring the Ball Family Tree
Step into the captivating narrative of the Ball family and their legacy in this original exhibition exploring Muncie’s most famous family.
Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
Breaking the boundaries of what is deemed traditional indigenous art, Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass examines how Native artists reinterpret cultural narratives and designs.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S10 E7 - Snowy Solitude
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Yoga is for EveryBody | Free Community Class
Yoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness.
35th Annual Juried Art Show
Experience the vibrant tapestry of Indiana's artistic talent at Minnetrista's 35th Annual Juried Art Show.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S13 E11 - Cabin Hideaway
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Tea & Talk: A Conversation with the Juror of the 35th Annual Juried Art Show
Get to know Pat Nelson, the juror for the 35th Annual Juried Art Show. During this talk, Pat will discuss her own artistic practice and the inspiration behind her work.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Hot Glass Workshops: Solid Eggs | SOLD OUT
Experience the heat and glow of the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass hot shop at Ball State University!
A Community Portrait: Spring
Acclaimed portrait photographer Tom Styrkowicz has turned his lens on our community, capturing our neighbors in moments of play, connection, and introspection.
Community Seed Swap and Giveaway
Celebrate the upcoming growing season with a morning of seed exchanges and sustainable gardening tips, all while connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Sunday Supper: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Gather for a family-style meal shared among family and friends, where comforting dishes, good conversation, and quality time come together.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S5 E1 - Mountain Waterfall | SOLD OUT
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S23 E5 - Quiet Cove
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Yoga is for EveryBody | Free Community Class
Yoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration
Bring your family and friends for a day filled with exhibition-themed adventures at Minnetrista!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S32 E9 - Galaxy Grandeur | SOLD OUT
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Mosaic Glass Workshop: Lepidoptera! Butterflies and Moths
Participants will have the chance to craft their own mosaic masterpiece using a precut wooden butterfly or moth shape.
Mosaic Glass Workshop: Lepidoptera! Butterflies and Moths
Participants will have the chance to craft their own mosaic masterpiece using a precut wooden butterfly or moth shape.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S10 E12 - Winter Frost
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S6 E7 - Arctic Beauty | SOLD OUT
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Junior Chefs Camp
Calling all aspiring chefs! This fun and interactive camp teaches foundational cooking skills, from basic prep to hands-on cooking.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Culinary Skills Camp
Take your cooking to the next level! This camp offers in-depth culinary training, focusing on advanced techniques and skills.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Glass Artists Camp
Unleash your creativity with glass! This hands-on camp invites young artists to experiment with glass art and develop new techniques.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Explorers Camp (New for 2025!)
Take a journey of discovery! This exciting new camp offers behind-the-scenes experiences, exhibition visits, and hands-on activities that will fuel curiosity and inspire young explorers to learn and grow in new, unexpected ways.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S19 E5 - Campers Haven
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Tapas & Talk: Looking Closely–An Indigenous Artist Panel
Join Katrina Mitten, Carolyn Pallet, Monica Raphael, and Maria Walker for an engaging evening as they explore their legacy of preserving and passing down intricate artistic traditions through generations.
(Event image credit: Monica Raphael)
Brunch at Minnetrista: Be My Valentine
Celebrate your love for good food with an irresistible brunch, featuring elevated cuisine to satisfy your culinary cravings.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S18 E12 - Southwest Serenity
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Collections Tour: Exploring History Through Artifacts
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Minnetrista Heritage Collection on a guided tour with Archivist Susan Smith and Collections Manager Mindy Price.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S23 E1 - Frosty Winter Morn | SOLD OUT
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Hot Glass Workshops: Solid Hearts | SOLD OUT
Experience the heat and glow of the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass hot shop at Ball State University!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S1 E6 - Winter Moon | SOLD OUT
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Fused Glass Workshop: Painting with Frit
Join us for glass painting! Discover the art of using fine glass frit to paint a realistic portrait or unleash your creativity with an abstract design.
Fused Glass Workshop: Painting with Frit
Join us for glass painting! Discover the art of using fine glass frit to paint a realistic portrait or unleash your creativity with an abstract design.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Kick-Off to Black History Month Celebration
Join Minnetrista and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Team for activities, history, and culture at the Kick-Off to Black History Month Celebration at Minnetrista!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S22 E10 - Wintertime Blues | SOLD OUT
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Fused Glass Workshop: The Creature Creation Lab
Unleash your creativity at Minnetrista’s Creature Creation Lab, where you can Imagine in Glass!
Bounty: The Orphan Jar
An original play written by Jennifer Blackmer inspired by a Ball Jar from our collection made especially for Southern Methodist Orphans Home in Waco, Texas.
Yoga is for EveryBody
Yoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Bob Ross Kids Painting Workshop
Ages 8-13 are invited to join us for a fun and creative painting workshop where they'll learn Bob Ross's signature "wet-on-wet" technique!
Bounty: The Orphan Jar
An original play written by Jennifer Blackmer inspired by a Ball Jar from our collection made especially for Southern Methodist Orphans Home in Waco, Texas.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Altrusa Club of Muncie Blood Drive
Join us at Minnetrista for Altrusa Club of Muncie’s upcoming blood drive!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S22 E10 - Wintertime Blues
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S9 E1 - Winter Evergreens
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Bounty: The Orphan Jar
An original play written by Jennifer Blackmer inspired by a Ball Jar from our collection made especially for Southern Methodist Orphans Home in Waco, Texas.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S1 E1 - A Walk Through the Woods (Sold Out)
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.