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