Creative Infusion: Art and Reuse in the Classroom (Summer 2022)
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesRegistration for this course is open! Dates: 7/25 – 7/30 (Monday – Saturday) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours* Instruction: First day in-person, remaining days asynchronous Course Description: Creative Infusion is an introduction to a wide range of ideas, techniques and methods used for integrating art made with reusable and recycled materials… Read More »Creative Infusion: Art and Reuse in the Classroom (Summer 2022)
Music: The Sounds of Math, Science & Social Studies (Summer 2022)
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesRegistration for this course will open Tuesday, May 31st. Dates: 8/1 – 8/6 (Monday – Saturday) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours* Instruction: 3 in-person days, 3 asynchronous day Course Description: This course is designed for teachers to integrate music into the classroom through fun and simple techniques, learning basic concepts found… Read More »Music: The Sounds of Math, Science & Social Studies (Summer 2022)
From Posters to Podcasts: Social Activism from the 20th Century to Today (Summer 2022)
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesRegistration for this course will open Tuesday, May 31st. Dates: 8/8 – 8/13 (Monday – Saturday) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours* Instruction: 2 days in-person at MFTA, 1 day in-person at NYHS, and 3 asynchronous. Course Description: The purpose of this course is to build teacher content knowledge around 20th and… Read More »From Posters to Podcasts: Social Activism from the 20th Century to Today (Summer 2022)
Upcycled T-Shirt Workshop with Mujeres en Movimiento
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin us at Materials for the Arts to learn how transform old t-shirts into works of art!
Artist Talk & Reception: “Feared & Revered” by Nicole Awai
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at Materials for the Arts for an artist talk and reception for “Feared & Revered”by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Nicole Awai. At this gathering of the NYC arts community, MFTA Gallery Director John Cloud Kaiser will host an interview with Awai, unpacking her experience working in MFTA’s 35,000-square-foot warehouse of supplies and her artistic practice.… Read More »Artist Talk & Reception: “Feared & Revered” by Nicole Awai
Instagram Live Tour of “Re-Education” by Henrike Naumann
Instagram N/A, N/A, NY, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, September 27 at 2:00pm EST for an Instagram LIVE tour of artist Henrike Naumann's exhibition Re-Education on view at SculptureCenter. While creating the exhibition's works, Naumann made several trips to Materials for the Arts for supplies and inspiration. Through installations of furniture and found objects, Naumann examines ideas of consumerism, socioeconomic discontent, and antagonistic political… Read More »Instagram Live Tour of “Re-Education” by Henrike Naumann
Masked Marvelous 2022
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesWe invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:30pm for our annual gala, Masked Marvelous, hosted by Friends of Materials for the Arts. With the theme "A Love Letter to New York City," this event will celebrate Materials for the Arts’ impact on arts and culture in New York City and honor… Read More »Masked Marvelous 2022
Halloween Costume Drop & Swap
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate the fun of Halloween by bringing your old costumes to donate to MFTA and picking up new costume elements for this year!
Music: The Sounds of Math, Science & Social Studies (Fall 2022)
Registration for this course is open! Dates: 11/5 – 12/17 (Saturdays) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours* Instruction: Session 1-3: In-Person at MFTA 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19 Session 4-6: Zoom; synchronous & asynchronous 12/3, 12/10 & 12/17 Course Description: This course is designed for teachers to integrate music into the classroom… Read More »Music: The Sounds of Math, Science & Social Studies (Fall 2022)
Election Day CTLE Workshop: Pop-Up Bookmaking at MFTA (Fall 2022)
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesCTLE Professional Development Workshop for Teachers Pop-Up Book Making At Materials for the Arts Dates: Tuesday, November 8th Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm Location: Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 Cost: $25 Course Description: Come and get creative and earn CTLE credits this Election Day at MFTA. Learn a variety… Read More »Election Day CTLE Workshop: Pop-Up Bookmaking at MFTA (Fall 2022)
Artist Workshop w/ Cecilia André | Thursday, November 10th
Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin MFTA’s Artist in Residence, Cecilia André, for an evening in the warehouse! Visit her studio, gather materials, and enjoy the opportunity to work on an art project and learn ways to partner and connect with MFTA. Bring your out-of-use art materials and other random items for reuse! Date: Thursday, November 10th Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM… Read More »Artist Workshop w/ Cecilia André | Thursday, November 10th