Third Thursday
Unity is Medicine: A Curated Performance by Guadalupe Maravilla
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us for "Unity is medicine", an evening curated by Guadalupe Maravilla with performances featuring four artists: Cielo Felix-Hernandez, Tesora Garcia, Francheska Alcántara, and Cassandra Mayela Allen. This evening will arrive at a pivotal moment when people can come together to foster community, when it's more important than ever to show solidarity with our immigrant… Read More »Unity is Medicine: A Curated Performance by Guadalupe Maravilla
The Moth and MFTA Present: “Better Than New” An Open-Mic Storytelling Event
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin Materials for the Arts and The Moth Community Team in Long Island City for a StorySLAM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm! Better Than New, an open mic story-telling event, will allow attendees to throw their hat in the ring to be selected at random to share a 5-minute story in accordance with… Read More »The Moth and MFTA Present: “Better Than New” An Open-Mic Storytelling Event
Weaving Workshop with Elodie Blanchard
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin fiber artist Elodie Blanchard on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 — 8:30pm, for an evening workshop exploring weaving with upcycled textiles at the Materials for the Arts warehouse! Participants will learn applied techniques such as knotting, tying, and braiding to design and craft wall hangings or fiber art jewelry using materials sourced directly from… Read More »Weaving Workshop with Elodie Blanchard
Opening Reception: “Soaring High” by Daveed Baptiste
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for Materials for the Arts’ first ever fashion exhibition “Soaring High” designed by MFTA Designer-in-Residence Daveed Baptiste. Baptiste’s solo exhibition explores the metamorphosis of his Haitian immigrant background, chronicling his journey through the stages of life within urban Black American society. Each look represents… Read More »Opening Reception: “Soaring High” by Daveed Baptiste
Closing Reception: An Artist Talk with Daveed Baptiste
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, August 7, from 7:00 — 8:30pm for an evening with MFTA Designer-in-Residence Daveed Baptiste as he reflects on his solo exhibition, “Soaring High,” during a special artist talk and closing reception. Through a blend of fashion, narrative, and cultural symbolism, “Soaring High” examines Baptiste’s personal and creative evolution—from his Haitian roots… Read More »Closing Reception: An Artist Talk with Daveed Baptiste
August Third Thursday: Black Dye Event Led by Victor Pearlman
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, August 21, from 6:30 — 8:30pm at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for a Black Dye Event led by MFTA Designer-in-Residence Victor Pearlman! Attendees are welcome to bring a lightweight garment they’d like to dye that evening (think t-shirts, linens, cotton blends). Though the dyeing process will be completed at… Read More »August Third Thursday: Black Dye Event Led by Victor Pearlman
Opening Reception: “Temporal Belonging” by Natsuki Takauji
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of "Temporal Belongings" by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Natsuki Takauji.
Sketch Night
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for our autumn Sketch Night!
Opening Reception: Solo Exhibition by Magda Love
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Magda Love.
The Moth Community Engagement Workshop
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts is once again collaborating with The Moth for a spooktacular Community Engagement Intro Workshop and StorySLAM!
The Moth StorySLAM & Costume Exchange
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin Materials for the Arts and The Moth Community Team in Long Island City for a StorySLAM on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm!
Jazz Night with Justin Sterling & Daveed Baptiste
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Magda Love.