"Drop in and Sketch" is a new program at the David Owsley Museum of Art. Students and the Muncie community can sketch different works of art every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.
Having the program at the Museum of Art provides students with hands-on experience in learning to draw different works of art and a chance to understand cultures around the world, Tania Said, the curator of education, said.
Jacob Sperry, freshman creative writing major, said this Friday will be his second time coming to the program.
"I've always liked drawing," he said. "It has been my hobby since I was a kid. I am really excited that they have this here at Ball State."
The curator of education said she wanted to create a community to support the arts, and she approached Jonathan Strong, president of the Ball State Fine Arts League, for help.
"It's important to work with student organizations on campus to make the museum more visible," she said. "It helps to show that it is not just a place to come for class. It becomes a habit to enjoy drawing works of arts."
The fine art students will bring in pens and paper and teach participants how to sketch different forms of art.
"Sketching at the museum is an opportunity for people in the community to come in and draw what is on display at the museum," Strong said.
The curator of education said students can sketch any of the galleries. The museum includes works of human history from all over the world.
On average, three to seven people come every Friday to draw, she said.
"In being a part of ‘Drop in and Sketch,' you don't have to come here for class," she said. "You can come here to sketch and look at art work. You can hang out and sketch, and you can invite friends to join in."
The program allows people to become more familiar with the museum, the curator of education said.
"It is a beautiful place to be and to learn more about different works of art," she said.
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