A Homecoming: Back to the Warehouse
Masked Marvelous
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6:00-10:00pm
Materials for the Arts
33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd fl.,
Long Island City, NY 11101
Friends of Materials for the Arts (FOMA) is excited to host the Masked Marvelous Cocktail Party at our warehouse in Long Island City for the first time since 2019! Please join us on Tuesday, October 24th from 6:00-10:00 pm as we celebrate this year’s theme “A Homecoming – Back to the Warehouse.” This celebration will also feature a first look at the exhibition by Machine Dazzle, our current Artist-in-Residence.
We are immensely proud to honor Bloomberg, Pentagram and Modesto “Flako” Jimenez for the significant relationships that they continue to build and support in the NYC arts community through our organization. Every single Wednesday, Bloomberg volunteers support us in the warehouse helping to prepare for shopping days. Over the last year, Pentagram supported our growth with a rebranding strategy as we look to the future of MFTA’s footprint within the city. Additionally, it has been a privilege to partner with Flako, a DCLA Public Artist in Residence (PAIR), as he works to bridge his art with Oye Group’s Mercedes Project/ Mercedes Healing Room on Governors Island and with NY Health and Hospitals.
Join us in this homecoming celebration where you’ll have the chance to enjoy live music, roving entertainment, local cuisine, and community at this one-of-a-kind event.
Friends of Materials for the Arts is the nonprofit partner of MFTA, which guides and supports educational and cultural programming, warehouse operations, the MFTA Gallery, and other initiatives.
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Masked Marvelous 2023
Host Committee
Creative Reuse Champion ($20,000+)
Philanthropist-in-Residence ($10,000 – $19,999)
Bloomberg
Agnes Gund
Neuwirth Foundation
Southwest Airlines
Patron ($5,000 – $9,999)
Gonzalo Casals
Bonnie & Doug Weill
Sponsor ($2,500 – $4,999)
Marla Aaron
Luke Hayman
Grahame Hubbard
Doug Liman
Jolie Schwab and David Hodes
Samit Shah
Friend ($1,000 – $2,499)
Anthony Capua
Thank you to our sponsors and in-kind donors.
Masked Marvelous
Host Committee Levels
Creative Reuse Champion at $20,000 +
Recognition as the official sponsorship on all promotional material and website
Prominent signage that would stay for a year in a gallery or classroom space at MFTA
Private meet and greet cocktail hour with MFTA Artist in Residence prior to gallery opening
Six time use of the warehouse for team-building workshops or meetings.
10 VIP tickets to Masked Marvelous event
Philanthropist-in-Residence at $10,000
Recognition of sponsorship on all promotional material and website
Creative Reuse Art making activity led by MFTA teaching artist for up to 40 people
Four-time use of the warehouse for team-building workshops or meetings.
8 VIP tickets to Masked Marvelous event
Patron at $5,000
Recognition of sponsorship on all promotional material and website
one time use of the warehouse for team-building workshops or meetings.
6 VIP tickets to Masked Marvelous Event
Sponsor at $2,500
Recognition of sponsorship on all promotional material and website
4 VIP tickets to Masked Marvelous
Friend at $1,000
Recognition of sponsorship on website
2 VIP tickets to Masked Marvelous event
VIP Tickets at $350
Entry at 6:30pm with special VIP toast, private musical guest, and first look at our Artist-in-Residence
Machine Dazzle’s show along with private studio tour
General Admission at $250
Entry at 7:30pm
Interested in sponsorship or in-kind donations?
Send us an email.
Friends of Materials for the Arts
Board Members
Andrew Seiken, Chair
Mattie Byrneheim, Vice Chair
Annelle Miller, Secretary
Shirley Levy, Treasurer
Bonnie Weissblatt Weill, Board Chair Emerita
Marla Aaron
Allison Arden
Bridgett Artise
Rick Davy
Grahame T. Hubbard
Robert Jenkins
Scott Resnick
Samit Shah
Yolanda Shashaty
Janet Wong
Gonzalo Casals, Honorary Board Member
Laurie Cumbo, Ex Officio Board Member
All proceeds raised from Masked Marvelous benefit
Pursuant to NYC Conflict of Interest Board requirements, please note that donors to Friends of Materials for the Arts will receive no special access to City officials or preferential treatment as a result of a donation.
