WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MFTA

Fueling New York City’s Creative Community With Inspiring Programming

Experience the creative ways you can make a positive impact on sustainability through the variety of events and opportunities presented by MFTA and the Friends of the Materials for the Arts. Visit the MFTA facility for art openings, performances, and more; or find us at NYC markets and schools practicing the art of Creative REuse. See what is coming up. >

MFTA GALLERY

Showcasing work by artists who use Creative REuse in their practice.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bringing the concept of Creative REuse to life in a big way.

THIRD THURSDAYS

Engaging and fun community events held in the MFTA warehouse.

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Exciting opportunities for engaging in Creative REuse across NYC.

“We loved visiting the MFTA warehouse! It is important to see the purpose of collecting and using these materials; and the need to continuously reuse, reduce and recycle.”
NYC Public School Teacher
Artist-in-Residence

Bringing the Concept to Life

Artists who practice upcycling and Creative REuse in their work can apply for studio space at the MFTA facility and open access to the warehouse. Each three-month residency concludes with a solo show at the MFTA Gallery.

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