L E G A C Y VOL. 34 NO. 1
APRIL 2024
Muncie Memory Spiral, Heekin Park
Let’s Chat Did you make it to the Arts and Culture Matters Public Forum? In March, The Community Foundation hosted national consultant Artspace for a threeday visit to explore our creative spaces, learn about our creative sector, and facilitate conversations related to arts and culture. More than 200 residents showed up for the public forum and even more engaged with Artspace during their visit. Later this year, we’ll share a Creative Space Action Plan that includes shortand long-term strategies to strengthen the arts. In this issue of Legacy, you’ll read about an investment that encourages community engagement through the arts by The Community Foundation. You’ll also meet a donor and volunteer who is committed to strengthening the community she has made her home. Every day, I’m encouraged by caring and engaged community members, great ideas, and forward momentum in our community. What’s encouraging you? Marcy Minton President & CEO
Village Project Boosts Arts in Delaware County
Rendering of the performing arts center and hotel planned for the Village revitalization project.
“The significant investment in Ball State University’s new performing arts center marks a major milestone for our university and the entire Muncie community because the project is a catalyst for revitalization,” said Casey Stanley, Vice Chair of the Board of The Community Foundation. “Having grown up in Muncie near campus, I fondly remember The Village, where the boundaries between university and city blur – and the energy of Ball State’s students connect with our local community.” In 2023, Ball State University approved and announced a development agreement for a revitalization plan for continued on page 2