Spring Course Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for MFTA’s P-Credit / CTLE courses for teachers.
Materials for the Arts
Summer Course Registration is Open!
Register for MFTA’s Summer 2021 Professional Development Courses for Educators! P-Credit / +30 / A+ / CTLE offered with additional ASPDP Registration.
COVID-19/Coronavirus Survey
Help us understand the impact of COVID-19 on you and your organization with this survey released in partnership with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and Americans for the Arts. Complete this survey by Friday, May 8.
From Waste to Opportunity, Thanks to Creative Reuse Centers
Is it just waste, or could it be art? This German article takes a look at the impact of creative reuse centers.
MFTA’s Online Education Center
Visit our new online education page filled with resources for projects and lesson plans across the curriculum.
“Bygone Buttons Fill a Hole for New York Arts Groups” – WSJ
“When Millicent Safro was shutting down her Upper East Side shop Tender Buttons last summer, she did so thinking she might find a new location for the half-century-old sewing-supply emporium…”
Notice – MFTA Closing Dates – October 2019
Please be aware that MFTA will be closed for a few dates in October to train staff on our new website and database…
Chancellor’s Conference Day: Creative Reuse Workshop (CTLE)
Election Day/Chancellor’s Conference Day for Staff Development. Learn to create percussion instruments using found objects from our warehouse. Immerse yourself in global rhythms while learning how to integrate them into your classroom curriculum…
Masked Marvelous – Let’s Party!
Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2019 for Materials for the Arts’ annual cocktail party.Enjoy local cuisine, signature cocktails, mask-making, music, dancing, entertainment…
Gallery Exhibit Opening & Artmaking
On Thursday, September 19, 6-9pm, we invite guests to tour our newest gallery exhibition and create reuse art. Enjoy live music by Mister Cam-Run at the opening event…