Events

Virtual Gallery: “The Path of Least Resistance” by Elisa Insua

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

MFTA Gallery is pleased to present “The Path of Least Resistance,” a solo exhibition of new upcycled assemblage works by MFTA Spring 2021 Artist-in-Residence Elisa Insua.In her latest series of works, Insua continues her exploration of found objects, nontraditional art materials, and their relationship to social and economic issues. Her works feature a variety of… Read More »Virtual Gallery: “The Path of Least Resistance” by Elisa Insua

Upcycled Handbags with Artist Donald Layne

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

Join MFTA online for a workshop with Donald Layne, a Bronx-based artist and carpenter who makes handmade bags from leather and found materials. For our Third Thursday workshop, Layne will show you the tools to create your very own custom-made handbag. MFTA Director of Education John Cloud Kaiser will interview Layne about his creative process,… Read More »Upcycled Handbags with Artist Donald Layne

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“Co-creating The People’s Bus” by Yazmany Arboleda

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

“Co-creating The People's Bus,” an exhibition showcasing Yazmany Arboleda's Public Artist in Residence project created in collaboration with the NYC Civic Engagement Commission and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Created by Arboleda, "The People's Bus" is a retired city vehicle that has been transformed with input from New Yorkers into a community center on… Read More »“Co-creating The People’s Bus” by Yazmany Arboleda

Exhibition Opening: “Co-creating The People’s Bus” by Yazmany Arboleda

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

Join us in person for the exhibition opening of “Co-creating The People's Bus,” an exhibition showcasing Yazmany Arboleda's Public Artist in Residence project created in collaboration with the NYC Civic Engagement Commission and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Opening Event: “Everything and Nothing at All” by Barak Chamo

Chashama Gallery 7 E 14th Street, New York, United States

Join us at Chashama's gallery at Union Square for the exhibition opening of "Everything and Nothing at All" by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Barak Chamo. Using supplies from the MFTA warehouse, Chamo has transformed discarded technologies and relics of endless consumption into installations reflecting on the ways technology manifests in our daily lives. Chamo's practice is informed… Read More »Opening Event: “Everything and Nothing at All” by Barak Chamo

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Artist Talk with Armita Raafat

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

Join us online for a conversation with MFTA Director of Education John Cloud Kaiser and Armita Raafat, a contemporary New York-based artist who grew up in Tehran, Iran. Inspired by traditional Iranian architecture, Raafat blends her exploration of repeating geometric patterns with contemporary materials, bringing them into new cultural and historical contexts. Learn more about Raafat's… Read More »Artist Talk with Armita Raafat

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MFTA Gallery – “Gateways to Galleries”

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

The NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and Materials for the Arts (MFTA) are pleased to present “Gateways to Galleries,” an exhibition of artwork created by people in DOC custody on view in the MFTA Gallery. DOC has partnered with Materials for the Arts to bring the “Gateways to Galleries” program to Rikers Island, allowing individuals… Read More »MFTA Gallery – “Gateways to Galleries”

“Gateways to Galleries” Exhibition Opening

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

The NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and Materials for the Arts (MFTA) are pleased to present “Gateways to Galleries,” an exhibition of artwork created by people in DOC custody on view in the MFTA Gallery through March 14.

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MFTA Gallery | “Everything and Nothing at All” by Barak Chamo

The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United States

Previously on view at Chashama's gallery space in Union Square, "Everything and Nothing at All" by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Barak Chamo features installations exploring the ways technology manifests in our daily lives. Using discarded technologies and relics of endless consumption, Chamo's practice is informed by his early career in engineering, and his work explores a wide… Read More »MFTA Gallery | “Everything and Nothing at All” by Barak Chamo