Long Forgotten Song exhibition now open

Long Forgotten Song exhibition now open

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

We recently celebrated the opening reception for Artist-in-Residence Ben Pederson’s new exhibition Long Forgotten Song in our Gallery as part of the third annual LIC Arts Open. We’re often so inspired by our creative neighbors, and we’re proud to participate in the nine-day festival …

Costumes by 2012 Artist-in-Residence Beth Williams Garrett

Costumes by 2012 Artist-in-Residence Beth Williams Garrett

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Beth Williams Garrett, the 2012 MFTA Artist-in-Residence created costumes from plastic bags for the Queens Players production of “Much Ado About Nothing.”

Meet Ben Pederson: Spring 2013 Artist-in-Residence at MTFA

Meet Ben Pederson: Spring 2013 Artist-in-Residence at MTFA

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Friends of MFTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Pederson as the spring 2013 Artist-in-Residence at Materials for the Arts. Working in an studio space accessible from the warehouse floor, Ben will inspire visitors to MFTA to make …

Monumental creative reuse: El Anatsui at the Brooklyn Museum

Monumental creative reuse: El Anatsui at the Brooklyn Museum

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Gravity and Grace is a spectacular exhibition of more than 30 of El Anatsui’s sculptures at the Brooklyn Museum. The works epitomize creative reuse: They are created with bottle caps and tin can tops which are pieced together to form …

Vital Theatre presents “Show Way”

Vital Theatre presents “Show Way”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

The Vital Theatre, an MFTA recipient since 2001, presents Show Way, a musical that traces a family’s history, and the contours of a culture, through quilting. In Show Way, Toshi Georgiana looks for a beloved family heirloom. As she searches, …

Post-Apocalyptic Embroidery: Not Your Grandma’s Craft Circle (free workshop)

Post-Apocalyptic Embroidery: Not Your Grandma’s Craft Circle (free workshop)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Learn the traditional art of embroidery in today’s high-tech world though the communication medium we know best– text messages. In this two hour workshop, we will learn how to sew basic embroidery stitches. Then, using this distinctly slow and analog …

Reuse & Create: Spring 2013 art workshops at MFTA

Reuse & Create: Spring 2013 art workshops at MFTA

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Learn to excite students and families through art while engaging everyone in hands-on learning! During these studio workshops, participants learn art projects that can be easily and inexpensively realized at schools and community centers. SERIES DISCOUNT: The four workshops below …

Don’t miss Wreath Interpretations!

Don’t miss Wreath Interpretations!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

You may have seen postcards and advertising around the city for the Parks Department’s 30th Annual Wreath Interpretations show, featuring the artwork of our very own volunteer artist Sabu. Just because the holiday season is almost over doesn’t mean you have to miss this creative and fun exhibition! Wreath …

Give your classroom a Creative Infusion with MFTA’s P Credit course for teachers

Give your classroom a Creative Infusion with MFTA’s P Credit course for teachers

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Creative Infusion: Art & Reuse in the Classroom Introduction to Project Based Learning | Starts Saturday, April 27 Learn the basics of differentiating instruction by integrating creative projects into all content areas. With the guidance of MFTA’s master teaching artist, …

P Credit Course for Teachers: Help all students learn with hands-on, project-based learning

P Credit Course for Teachers: Help all students learn with hands-on, project-based learning

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Project Based Learning: Reuse in ELA Advanced Course for ELA-integrated Art Projects | Starts Saturday, February 9 Build student success by learning to use items from the recycling bin and free supplies from MFTA for classroom projects and presentations. These …