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.