Interactive Felting Workshop with Ruth Jeyaveeran
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a felting workshop led by artist Ruth Jeyaveeran in partnership with the American Folk Art Museum and the AnkhLave Arts Alliance. Jeyaveeran is a mixed media artist whose textiles, sculptures, and installations explore the connections between people, communities, and the natural world. At this workshop, Ruth Jeyaveeran will lead participants as they create felted… Read More »Interactive Felting Workshop with Ruth Jeyaveeran
CTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers (Fall 2022)
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesCTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers* Re-Use Art Making at Materials for the Arts Dates: Wednesday, November 30th Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 Cost: Free w/ RSVP *Must be in first three years of teaching. Course Description:Come and get creative and earn… Read More »CTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers (Fall 2022)
Holiday Crafts: Sewing Beds, Toy & Blankets for Animals
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesDuring this season of giving, join MFTA for a creative workshop making beds, toys, and blankets for cats, dogs, and rabbits at the Animal Care Centers of NYC.
A Conversation with Anna Sacks “The Trash Walker”
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for a LIVE show recording of the podcast Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen, which engages famous writers, actors, performers, artists, thinkers, and creatives in intimate conversations as they discuss one person, one place, and one thing that are important to them. At this special event, Cohen will… Read More »A Conversation with Anna Sacks “The Trash Walker”
MFTA Gallery: To Shed New Light by Cecilia André
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts is pleased to present To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. MFTA invites you to be transported into an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost to find shapes, shades, and textures, creating works that… Read More »MFTA Gallery: To Shed New Light by Cecilia André
MFTA Gallery Opening: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts is pleased to present To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. MFTA invites you to be transported into an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost to find shapes, shades, and textures, creating… Read More »MFTA Gallery Opening: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André
Mask Making Workshop with Warren King
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a mask-making workshop led by artist Warren King in partnership with the Asian American Arts Alliance as a part of Long Island City’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Pivoting from a career in engineering, King’s path into the artworld is one he has carved on his own. A self-taught artist, King creates sculptures using corrugated cardboard… Read More »Mask Making Workshop with Warren King
Closing Reception: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesVisit Materials for the Arts for the closing reception for To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. In celebration of André's residency, we invite you to be transported to an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost… Read More »Closing Reception: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André
MFTA Gallery Opening: “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by Sui Park
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesWith Art, Poetry & Well-Being Workshop The Elements of Us Founder and Creator Allison Arden Artist and poet Modesto Flako Jimenez Materials for the Arts is pleased to present “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Sui Park. Park is a New York-based artist born in Seoul, Korea. Her work involves creating 3-dimensional organic forms in biomorphic shapes… Read More »MFTA Gallery Opening: “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by Sui Park
A Conversation with Actor BD Wong
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for a LIVE show recording of the podcast Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen, which engages famous writers, actors, performers, artists, thinkers, and creatives in intimate conversations as they discuss one person, one place, and one thing that are important to them. At this special event, Cohen… Read More »A Conversation with Actor BD Wong
Coney Island USA’s “Science of the Sideshow” with Adam Realman
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin MFTA for a festive Earth Month celebration featuring workshops with Coney Island USA's Adam Rinn (aka Adam Realman) and NYC tattoo artist Framacho. Using MFTA supplies, Realman will showcase some of the most iconic Coney Island boardwalk acts, from sword-swallowing to magic tricks in his “Science of the Sideshow” interactive performance. Framacho will lead… Read More »Coney Island USA’s “Science of the Sideshow” with Adam Realman