Materials for the Arts (MFTA) provides NYC arts nonprofits, public schools and city agencies with access to free materials.  We strive to keep valuable materials from entering the landfill and put these materials into the hands of arts professionals, educators and students across the five boroughs.  We give unwanted items the opportunity to become something new through creative reuse, inspired education and unlimited imagination. Better than new; it’s renewed.

MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS

Fostering Conservation and Reuse through Creativity, Education and Community Building

Enjoy a feel-good evening of creative fun at MFTA’s weekly volunteer nights.

Warehouse Wednesdays

Get a peek into the warehouse while engaging in crafting, art talks, gallery openings and more.

Third Thursdays

Take exemplar courses, learning about Creative Reuse, while earning P- and CTLE credits.

Classes & Workshops

Imagination + Sustainability: Creative Reuse at MFTA

01.

RECEIVE

MFTA diverts surplus items away from the waste stream by taking in donations from individuals and businesses.

02.

REUSE

Schools and organizations find innovative ways to use these materials by creating artwork and unique projects.

03.

REDISTRIBUTE

Materials are given out for free to nonprofits and schools with ongoing arts programming in NYC.

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YOUR DONATIONS

  • Empower students to make art
  • Train teachers to integrate creativity into their curriculum
  • Inspire collaboration in the warehouse
  • Foster imagination in the MFTA Gallery

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