Props, Puppets & Set Design (Spring 2026)
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesLearn to make puppets, props, miniature sets — and more — using upcycled materials. This course is designed for teachers who are interested in offering their students a deeper investigation of engineering and design through project-based learning.
Opening Reception: Gallery Exhibition by Mary Mattingly
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 6:30 - 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Mary Mattingly.
Creative Reuse (Spring 2026)
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesIn this hands-on course, participants will learn a variety of new techniques in upcycled artmaking, drawing from the abundance of paper, fabric, and other donated supplies at the MFTA warehouse.
Sketch Night
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, February 10, 2025 at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for our winter Sketch Night!
Fashion Show: “AIRPLANE” by Victor Pearlman
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesMFTA is pleased to present Victor Pearlman’s “AIRPLANE,” the first-ever fashion show from the MFTA Designer-in-Residence program.