LOST AND FOUND AT MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS 1978 – 2018
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesSince 1978, millions of items have come through the doors of Materials for the Arts to be repurposed, reused and reimagined. A few years ago, we thought it would be exciting to highlight some of the more unusual, eclectic and downright weird items that have come our way. This show is the culmination of that… Read More »LOST AND FOUND AT MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS 1978 – 2018
On View at the MFTA Gallery: Dionis Ortiz
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesDionis Ortiz is an interdisciplinary artist working in painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video, and installation. He employs these mediums to create a coming of age story as a Dominican New Yorker exploring masculinity, vulnerability, the supernatural, family, and religion, as well as how culture plays a role in his community and in his life. As… Read More »On View at the MFTA Gallery: Dionis Ortiz
Gallery Opening Reception – Dionis Ortiz
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesFall 2018 MFTA Artist-in-Residence Featuring musical performances by DJ Momar Clemons and the drummers of Miguel Pérez
New Member Orientation
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesThe Welcome Orientation on Monday, January 7, from 2:00 – 3:00pm at Materials for the Arts is for newly accepted organizations and new staff members of already registered recipients only. Following the orientation there will be a short tour of the warehouse. The orientation and tour will take approximately 1 hour. If you intend to… Read More »New Member Orientation
Character & Performance Workshop
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin us for an evening of movement-based storytelling with artists Ambika Raina and Katrina Reid. Ambika and Katrina invite you to create your own performance art piece with reusable materials from MFTA.
New Member Orientation: February 2019
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesThe Welcome Orientation on Monday, February 4th, from 2:00 – 3:00pm at Materials for the Arts is for newly accepted organizations and new staff members of already registered recipients only. Following the orientation there will be a short tour of the warehouse. The orientation and tour will take approximately 1 hour. If you intend to… Read More »New Member Orientation: February 2019
Artist Talk with Dionis Ortiz & Kleaver Cruz
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesCelebrate Black Future(s) Month at MFTA as writer Kleaver Cruz joins current MFTA Artist-in-Residence Dionis Ortiz in a dynamic conversation. They will discuss artmaking, gender, race and what it means to be Dominican New Yorkers in this celebration of artists and identity.
Paper Pulp to Fiction (Spring 2019)
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesThis studio class will take a single product, paper, and work out the historical, economic, scientific, social and mathematical properties that are inherent in its use and production ...
Quilting Workshop – MFTA Third Thursday
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin us for an exciting evening of quilting. Working with unique, reused pieces of fabric, participants will be invited to create their very own quilt blocks. As one of NYC’s premier fiber and needle arts organizations, Harlem Needle Arts presents this Third Thursday workshop as part of MFTA’s Black Future(s) Month celebration weaving together traditional African-American… Read More »Quilting Workshop – MFTA Third Thursday
MFTA Benefit Concert at Berlin Under A
Berlin Under A 25 Avenue A, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at for an evening of musical performances from Bad Hombres and many more at Berlin Under A. Proceeds from this benefit will support MFTA’s programming and community outreach initiatives, including free school field trips, public programming, increased donation pick-up, and our Artist-In-Residence program...
New Member Orientation: March 2019
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesThe Welcome Orientation on Monday, March 4th, from 2:00 – 3:00pm at Materials for the Arts is for newly accepted organizations and new staff members of already registered recipients only.
Aquaponics Sculptures – MFTA Third Thursday
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesCome to Materials for the Arts to learn how to grow plants in unique places, and learn how to build aquaponics systems with reusable materials...