Roz Chast and Patricia Marx: Book Reading, Ukelele Playing, & Q&A
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a special night of whimsy, wit, and wonderful conversation at Materials for the Arts with acclaimed author Patricia Marx and renowned cartoonist Roz Chast. The evening will include a reading from some of Marx and Chast’s work and ukelele playing (not simultaneously!), adding a musical touch to the evening. Following the readings… Read More »Roz Chast and Patricia Marx: Book Reading, Ukelele Playing, & Q&A
MFTA Gallery | Boundary Layer by Kate Rusek
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts (MFTA) is pleased to present Boundary Layer, a solo exhibition by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Kate Rusek, on view now through August 2, 2024 at the Materials for the Arts Gallery. Reclaiming what it means to call something trash, Rusek’s creative practice engages intimately with the discarded. From practical materials like hard plastics and nylon,… Read More »MFTA Gallery | Boundary Layer by Kate Rusek
Exhibition Opening: “Boundary Layer” by Kate Rusek
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts is pleased to present “FORMALITIES,” a solo exhibition by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Machine Dazzle. Renowned costume designer and artist Machine Dazzle has graced stages across New York City and beyond with awe-inspiring designs and performances for decades.
Mermaid Parade Decorating at MFTA
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesMaterials for the Arts is pleased to present “FORMALITIES,” a solo exhibition by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Machine Dazzle. Renowned costume designer and artist Machine Dazzle has graced stages across New York City and beyond with awe-inspiring designs and performances for decades.
Sketch Night: Pride Edition!
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesHead on over to our warehouse for a special PRIDE Month edition of Sketch Night at MFTA on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 6:00pm — 9:00pm. Curated by Spring 2023 MFTA Artist-in-Residence Machine Dazzle with instruction from sketch artist A.E. Kieren, this sketch night will feature nude posing from Jack Rabbit Slims and Josef Perou.… Read More »Sketch Night: Pride Edition!
Project Based Learning (Summer 2024)
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesRegistration for this course is now open! Course Title: Project Based Learning: Making Books, Games, and Props to Animate for Multi Media Presentations Dates: Monday, July 15th - Saturday, July 20th Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours* Fee: $240 (MFTA*)+ $125 (ASPDP) Course Description: This course is designed for teachers who are interested… Read More »Project Based Learning (Summer 2024)
Bee the Solution: Chat and Craft With the Bee Conservancy
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin The Bee Conservancy (TBC) at Materials for the Arts for a buzzworthy evening that will spark a passion for pollinators — and artistic inspiration!
Summer Family Night 2024
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesMFTA's second annual Summer Family night will be Weds, Aug 7th! Join us for a lively night of artmaking.
Mirror Embroidery with Nikita Shah
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesMirror embroidery, also known as shisha or abhla bharat, is a traditional embroidery technique that incorporates small mirrors or reflective metal pieces into fabric. From the desert lands of South Asia (Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sindh) this intricate art form adds a distinctive sparkle to textiles amongst the arid landscape. This technique not only adds visual interest… Read More »Mirror Embroidery with Nikita Shah
Behind Burlesque: The Practice Beneath the Fabric with Darlinda Just Darlinda
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Materials for the Arts for its latest Third Thursday programming featuring… 🥁🥁🥁 A burlesque workshop led by Darlinda Just Darlinda! At “Behind Burlesque: The Practice Beneath the Fabric,” attendees can expect a demonstration of burlesque basics using MFTA fabric that will then be practiced by Third Thursday participants. We encourage those who attend to… Read More »Behind Burlesque: The Practice Beneath the Fabric with Darlinda Just Darlinda
Exhibition Opening: “some part of me lived here before” by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesFresh off her travels to her father’s hometown in Thailand, MFTA Artist-in-Residence Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya began her residency ruminating on a single word: “ผูกพัน,” (pùuk-pan), Thai for “bind/entwine.” The meaning of pùuk-pan is explored both figuratively and literally in Phingbodhipakkiya's upcoming solo exhibition "some part of me lived here before," which weaves together time and its narratives, heritage, and materials to explore… Read More »Exhibition Opening: “some part of me lived here before” by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya