Materials for the Arts
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Sketch Night
Join us on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for our autumn Sketch Night!
MFTA Gallery: “Manos Que Tejen Luz” by Magda Love (Mondays – Fridays)
"Manos Que Tejen Luz" by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Magda Love is on view Mondays through Fridays from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Opening Reception: Solo Exhibition by Magda Love
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Magda Love.
The Moth Community Engagement Workshop
Materials for the Arts is once again collaborating with The Moth for a spooktacular Community Engagement Intro Workshop and StorySLAM!
The Moth StorySLAM & Costume Exchange
Join Materials for the Arts and The Moth Community Team in Long Island City for a StorySLAM on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm!
Jazz Night with Justin Sterling & Daveed Baptiste
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Magda Love.
Swap & Mend: December Third Thursday
Join us on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6:30 — 8:30pm for our clothing swap.
MFTA Gallery: “The Useful Life of Objects” Group Exhibition (Mondays – Fridays)
“The Useful Life of Objects," a group exhibition featuring Ronen Gamil, Baseera Khan, Armita Raafat, and Justin Sterling, is on view Mondays through Fridays from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Opening Reception + Artist Talk: “The Useful Life of Objects”
MFTA will celebrate the opening of “The Useful Life of Objects” with a free public event on Thursday, January 15, 2026 with an artist talk led by curators Kendal Henry and Sara Reisman at 6:30pm.
Fashion Show: “AIRPLANE” by Victor Pearlman
MFTA is pleased to present Victor Pearlman’s “AIRPLANE,” the first-ever fashion show from the MFTA Designer-in-Residence program.
Sketch Night
Join us on Tuesday, February 10, 2025 at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for our winter Sketch Night!
Opening Reception: Gallery Exhibition by Mary Mattingly
Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 6:30 - 8:30pm for the solo exhibition opening of MFTA Artist-in-Residence Mary Mattingly.