Materials for the Arts
MFTA Gallery: “Soaring High” by Daveed Baptiste
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesBorn in Port au Prince, Haiti, Baptiste immigrated to Miami, Florida at a young age alongside his two siblings. Immersed in a heavily Haitian community in Miami, Baptiste found a home away from home while navigating his cultural identity, Blackness, and queerness in this new landscape. A self-described interdisciplinary artist, Baptiste’s creative practice has evolved… Read More »MFTA Gallery: “Soaring High” by Daveed Baptiste
Summer Family Night 2025
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesMFTA's third annual Summer Family night will be Thursday, July 17th! Join us for a lively night of artmaking.
Closing Reception: An Artist Talk with Daveed Baptiste
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30pm for the closing a celebration and Artist Talk with Daveed Baptiste as he concludes his solo fashion exhibition “Soaring High” installed at MFTA’s Gallery. Baptiste will engage in conversation with a special guest and open the floor for questions afterwards. If you haven’t experienced… Read More »Closing Reception: An Artist Talk with Daveed Baptiste