May 2019
Create your own Wood Assemblage Sculpture
Learn how reusable and distressed wood can be transformed into beautiful sculptures.
Find out more »New Member Orientation: May 2019
The Welcome Orientation on Monday, May 6th, from 2:00 – 3:00pm at Materials for the Arts is for newly accepted organizations and new staff members of already registered recipients only...
Find out more »April 2019
Contemporary Reuse 2019 – Gallery Opening and Art Making
Join us for the gallery opening for Contemporary Reuse, a yearly exhibition which brings together the work of current and impactful artists who celebrate reusable materials in their art practice. On display are a wide variety of explorations into reuse in art.
Find out more »New Member Orientation: April 2019
The Welcome Orientation on Monday, April 1st, from 2:00 – 3:00pm at Materials for the Arts is for newly accepted organizations and new staff members of already registered recipients only.
Find out more »March 2019
Paper Maker: Teaching STE(A)M with Paper (Spring 2019)
In this studio art course, participants will experiment with numerous techniques found in cutting, folding, shaping and molding multiple weights and sizes of paper found in the MFTA warehouse. Participants use investigative thinking skills and problem-solving through a series of hands-on learning projects that promote higher cognitive learning skills.
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Creative Reuse for Teachers Workshop @ UFT
"Creative Reuse for Teachers Workshop" brought to you by NYCATA/UFT/MFTA • Location: 50 Broadway, NY, NY 10004 • Friday, March 22nd, 2019 • 4:30-6:30pm • www.uft.org/creative-reuse
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Aquaponics Sculptures – MFTA Third Thursday
Come to Materials for the Arts to learn how to grow plants in unique places, and learn how to build aquaponics systems with reusable materials...
Find out more »New Member Orientation: March 2019
The Welcome Orientation on Monday, March 4th, from 2:00 – 3:00pm at Materials for the Arts is for newly accepted organizations and new staff members of already registered recipients only.
Find out more »February 2019
MFTA Benefit Concert at Berlin Under A
Join us at for an evening of musical performances from Bad Hombres and many more at Berlin Under A. Proceeds from this benefit will support MFTA’s programming and community outreach initiatives, including free school field trips, public programming, increased donation pick-up, and our Artist-In-Residence program...
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Quilting Workshop – MFTA Third Thursday
Join us for an exciting evening of quilting. Working with unique, reused pieces of fabric, participants will be invited to create their very own quilt blocks. As one of NYC’s premier fiber and needle arts organizations, Harlem Needle Arts presents this Third Thursday workshop as part of MFTA’s Black Future(s) Month celebration weaving together traditional African-American art forms with innovative quilting techniques. Artist Laura R. Gadson will lead the workshop and teach attendees how to blend textiles, and see everyday materials…
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