10 Cool Ways to Warm-up This Spring at Minnetrista
The weather is warmer and the days are longer. Are you are looking for ways to appease your spring fever? Look no further! Below are my top 10 picks for enjoying spring at Minnetrista.
After Hours at Minnetrista: A Spring Sampling
April 15; 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
After Hours offers the spring essentials: food, live entertainment, and sunshine. Catch up with old friends and mingle with new ones while experiencing a sampling of four wines from Richmond’s J&J Winery. After a long day, there’s no better way to unwind.For more information and cost, click here.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista
April 16; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Celebrate the warm weather by treating yourself to local, homemade goodies at the Farmers Market! Join local vendors and community members for fresh spring blossoms, produce, baked goods, and more. Make sure to share photos of your finds with #MinnetristaMarket. The outdoor market season begins May 7.For more information and cost, click here.
Glass Workshops
Express yourself through art at our spring glass workshops! The friendly faces of our workshop staff will guide you in creating a kiln-fired glass piece. If your pictures need a little spring flair, create a festive glass frame at our two-day Mosaic Frames workshop.
Copper Enameling, March 31; 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.For more information and cost, click here.
Mosaic Frames, April 19; 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and April 20; 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Photo Shoots
Don’t have any photos for your mosaic frame? We don’t call our campus picturesque for nothing! Grab your camera or phone and have your own photo shoot at Minnetrista this spring. My personal favorites for great shots are the Rose Garden and the Nature Area. After your photography adventure, make sure to tag us in the photos on Facebook and Instagram with #Minnetrista!
BIKES: Science on Two Wheels
Now through May 8
Spring is the perfect time to bike through our campus in more ways than one! After a ride along the river, make sure to check out the BIKES: Science on Two Wheels exhibit! BIKES highlights the science behind how bikes work and their impact on modern society.
Backyard Garden
The Backyard Garden is the perfect place to play and unwind after a restless winter. Located behind the L.L Ball Home, the Backyard Garden is home to a lily pond, shed full of fun activities, chalkboard wall, and sound wall for making music. It’s also an ideal picnic spot!For more information, click here.
Tea & Talk at Minnetrista: Gallery Talk
April 6; 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Spring into culture and conversation at our April Tea & Talk! Take a look at art through the eyes of a juror in a behind-the-scenes tour of our Twenty-sixth Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale exhibit. Learn about juried art and what jurors look for in winning pieces from this year’s juror, Susan Grade.
Pre-registration encouraged.For more information and cost, click here.
Explorer Bags
Spring is all about new adventures and experiences, and the perfect place to start is with an Explorer Bag! From Art Around Me to the Health and Wellness, these themed bags contain everything you need for the Minnetrista adventure of your choice. Explorer Bags are designed for all ages, so everyone can join in on the fun!
Scenic Strolls
During the spring, Minnetrista’s 16 blooming gardens are sure to dazzle. Birds, flowers, and ever changing greenery: there is always something new to discover when you stroll through them! Stop by the Center Building for a map to lead the way.
Betty’s Doll House & Cabin
Elisabeth “Betty” Ball loved nothing more than imagining, playing, and exploring in the springtime. Step into her Doll House & Cabin and experience Minnetrista through her eyes. Games, crafts, a puppet theatre, a balance beam system, and many more free activities await the whole family.
Courtney Thomas is Minnetrista's Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern. She is a senior public relations major at Ball State University and an avid enthusiast of pug puppies, iced coffee, and adventures.
