Music: The Sounds of Math, Science & Social Studies (Fall 2022)
Registration for this course is open! Dates: 11/5 – 12/17 (Saturdays) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours* Instruction: Session 1-3: In-Person at MFTA 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19 Session 4-6: Zoom; synchronous & asynchronous 12/3, 12/10 & 12/17 Course Description: This course is designed for teachers to integrate music into the classroom… Read More »Music: The Sounds of Math, Science & Social Studies (Fall 2022)
Election Day CTLE Workshop: Pop-Up Bookmaking at MFTA (Fall 2022)
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesCTLE Professional Development Workshop for Teachers Pop-Up Book Making At Materials for the Arts Dates: Tuesday, November 8th Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm Location: Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 Cost: $25 Course Description: Come and get creative and earn CTLE credits this Election Day at MFTA. Learn a variety… Read More »Election Day CTLE Workshop: Pop-Up Bookmaking at MFTA (Fall 2022)
Artist Workshop w/ Cecilia André | Thursday, November 10th
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin MFTA’s Artist in Residence, Cecilia André, for an evening in the warehouse! Visit her studio, gather materials, and enjoy the opportunity to work on an art project and learn ways to partner and connect with MFTA. Bring your out-of-use art materials and other random items for reuse! Date: Thursday, November 10th Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM… Read More »Artist Workshop w/ Cecilia André | Thursday, November 10th
Interactive Felting Workshop with Ruth Jeyaveeran
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a felting workshop led by artist Ruth Jeyaveeran in partnership with the American Folk Art Museum and the AnkhLave Arts Alliance. Jeyaveeran is a mixed media artist whose textiles, sculptures, and installations explore the connections between people, communities, and the natural world. At this workshop, Ruth Jeyaveeran will lead participants as they create felted… Read More »Interactive Felting Workshop with Ruth Jeyaveeran
CTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers (Fall 2022)
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesCTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers* Re-Use Art Making at Materials for the Arts Dates: Wednesday, November 30th Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 Cost: Free w/ RSVP *Must be in first three years of teaching. Course Description:Come and get creative and earn… Read More »CTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers (Fall 2022)
Holiday Crafts: Sewing Beds, Toy & Blankets for Animals
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesDuring this season of giving, join MFTA for a creative workshop making beds, toys, and blankets for cats, dogs, and rabbits at the Animal Care Centers of NYC.
A Conversation with Anna Sacks “The Trash Walker”
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for a LIVE show recording of the podcast Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen, which engages famous writers, actors, performers, artists, thinkers, and creatives in intimate conversations as they discuss one person, one place, and one thing that are important to them. At this special event, Cohen will… Read More »A Conversation with Anna Sacks “The Trash Walker”
MFTA Gallery: To Shed New Light by Cecilia André
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts is pleased to present To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. MFTA invites you to be transported into an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost to find shapes, shades, and textures, creating works that… Read More »MFTA Gallery: To Shed New Light by Cecilia André
MFTA Gallery Opening: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts is pleased to present To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. MFTA invites you to be transported into an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost to find shapes, shades, and textures, creating… Read More »MFTA Gallery Opening: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André
Mask Making Workshop with Warren King
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a mask-making workshop led by artist Warren King in partnership with the Asian American Arts Alliance as a part of Long Island City’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Pivoting from a career in engineering, King’s path into the artworld is one he has carved on his own. A self-taught artist, King creates sculptures using corrugated cardboard… Read More »Mask Making Workshop with Warren King
Closing Reception: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesVisit Materials for the Arts for the closing reception for To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. In celebration of André's residency, we invite you to be transported to an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost… Read More »Closing Reception: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André