INSIDE MADJAX
Updates, stories, and creative sparks from our community.
How Mike Dowling is Building Across Industries
Mike Dowling is the true definition of an entrepreneur, but his path wasn’t linear. His background in project management and sales gave him a foundation, but most of what he’s built has come from stepping into different industries and figuring things out as he goes.
MadJax Small Business Week: A Week to Build, Learn, and Move Forward
Small Business Week (May 4 – May 9, 2026) at MadJax Maker Force is a week of learning, connection, and practical tools designed to support makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs in our community.
Art, Acceptance, and Community at Beyond I CAN
On any given weekday, the studio at Beyond I CAN inside MadJax is full of movement. Clay is being kneaded. Cards are being assembled. Conversations bounce across the room as people work on their latest projects.
Celebrating Women Who Make
Throughout MadJax, and especially within the Maker Space, women are showing up to experiment, refine their skills, teach others, and make room in their lives to keep creating.
MadJax Maker Force Opens New Art Exhibition Space: TOOLSONG Gallery
TOOLSONG Gallery is housed within a former transformer shaft inside the nearly 90-year-old industrial laundry building that now serves as MadJax’s creative hub. Once an unused vertical shaft, the space has been reimagined into a modern, light-filled gallery that celebrates experimentation, process, and contemporary making.
The Guardian Brewing Co: From Garage Batches to Downtown Anchor
The Guardian Brewing Company didn’t start with a business plan. It started with two brothers-in-law, a turkey fryer, and weekends spent brewing in the garage.
Made at MadJax in 2025
A lot happened at MadJax in 2025. See what was made—from crafts to connection…
The Garzas’ Hustle in Motion
Tim and Lacy Garza are self-made entrepreneurs who found support in the maker community at MadJax to grow their car detailing business.
More Than a Makerspace
MadJax is where Muncie comes together. Explore how creativity, collaboration, and community thrive through First Thursday events and more.
Art and Storytelling Collide with MadJax’s Puppet Club
What started as one maker’s spark has grown into a community effort. The Puppet Club is a space where artists, storytellers, and makers of all kinds come together to create, collaborate, and bring imagination to life.
Creativity Finds a New Home in Art Studios on 2
Tucked away on the second floor of Madjax, the Art Studios on 2 offer makers and creatives flexible space to focus, experiment, and grow; on their own terms and alongside a supportive community.
MadJax Maker Force and The Guardian Brewing Company Launch Summer Courtyard Concert Series
MadJax Maker Force is partnering with The Guardian Brewing Company to bring live music to the heart of downtown Muncie with the MadJax Summer Courtyard Concert Series.
Maranda Lujajohnson’s Custom-Built Creative Life
Maranda Lujajohnson found the space, tools, and creative community she needed at Madjax to build custom furniture and launch her new business.
This Place Was Made for Makers
Since 2016, MadJax has evolved into a hub for makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives in Muncie. This post reflects on our journey—from early tenants and programs to recent transitions—and shares how we’re laying the groundwork for a strong, community-driven future.