Spread the Christmas cheer with galleries, restaurants, retailers, and neighbors throughout DWNTWN during December’s First Thursday. LIGHT UP DWNTWN is an annual event.

Join Chris at his Downtown Studio & Gallery, located above The Caffeinery, for a special sale of original paintings, gift certificates for lessons and Bob Ross For Kids Kits for just $40.

The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Canan Commons and throughout Downtown Muncie.

• Community Tree Lighting (6pm) with Animated Light Show Synchronized to Music 
• Santa & The Kiddie Express Train at Canan Commons
• Holiday Gift Market by the Muncie Makers Market 
• Holiday Gallery Walk
• Live Music & Performances

Chris Taylor is a Certified Bob Ross Instructor® in Muncie, Indiana. As a mentor to Chris, Bob would exchange letters with the budding artist and whenever he was in town he would try to meet with Chris – often inviting him to the television studio to watch the filming of The Joy of Painting®.

To this day, Chris speaks fondly of the support Bob showed him. While he of course encouraged Chris’s artistic skill, more importantly Bob supported Chris in finding his life’s passion.