Join Us for the Grand Opening of ECAP’s New Downtown Space!
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 5–8 p.m.
During First Thursday ArtsWalk
306 S. Walnut Street, Muncie
The Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) is proud to expand its presence into downtown Muncie with a vibrant new space on the first floor of the historic Columbia Theater Building at 306 S. Walnut Street. This nearly 5,000-square-foot hub is designed for immersive student learning, community collaboration, and innovative design work—bringing campus energy directly into the city’s heart.
The grand opening will feature remarks from Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns, Dr. Anand R. Marri, Ball State’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, and ECAP Dean David Ferguson, along with a student representative. The speaking program will begin at 5:15 p.m., and light refreshments will be provided inside the venue.
Attendees are invited to explore student work, hands-on displays, and interactive exhibits throughout the space—offering a first-hand look at how the college is embedding immersive learning opportunities in the heart of Muncie.
The space features:
- ECAP classes focused on design and planning
- Public exhibitions and project showcases highlighting student and faculty work from Ball State’s College of Fine Arts and College of Architecture and Planning
- Community events focused on city planning, design, historic preservation, and more
- The Urban Planning Discovery Center, a walk-in service that provides a searchable database of local and regional design projects ECAP’s Center for Historic Preservation, providing information to the community on historic buildings and landscapes