Engaging in Ekphrasis: a 5-step ekphrastic exercise in DOMA

Written by Tori Smith, Public Relations and Social Media intern    Ekphrasis is defined as a verbal representation of a real or fictitious text composed in a non-verbal sign system. Defined more simply, ekphrasis is the fusion of art and story. Here at DOMA, we think you should take your visit to the next level by …

10 inspiration ideas for National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Written by Tori Smith, Public Relations and Social Media Intern  Jan. 31 is National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. Interested in learning ten ways toward inspiration? Look no further!  Visit DOMA  The David Owsley Museum of Art is located at 2021 W. Riverside Avenue in Muncie, Indiana. The museum houses over 11,000 works of …

How to Prepare For Your Visit to DOMA

Graphic by: Emily Sabens, Public Relations Intern

Meditation in the Museum

Graphic by: Emily Sabens, Public Relations Intern

8 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit an Art Museum

Written by: Jessica Lindsey, Public Relations Intern Looking at and analyzing artwork releases dopamine in the brain New research by Semir Zeki, professor of neuroesthetics at University College London, shows that looking at artwork releases dopamine in the brain, the same neurotransmitter that allows us to feel love. Looking at art really makes you fall in …