MFTA Gallery – “The Path of Least Resistance” by Elisa Insua
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesVisit MFTA Gallery for artist Elisa Insua's solo exhibition, "The Path of Least Resistance." As MFTA's Spring 2020 Artist-in-Residence, Insua has transformed buttons, beads, jewelry, electronics, and toys into elaborate large-scale assemblage works that examine excess and consumption in our society. Born in Buenos Aires, Elisa Insua started her practice as a self-taught artist, creating… Read More »MFTA Gallery – “The Path of Least Resistance” by Elisa Insua
Paper; Pulp to Fiction (Online: Summer 2021)
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; all through hands-on art making...
From Posters to Podcasts: Social Activism from the 20th Century to Today (Online: Summer 2021)
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesThis course takes place at MFTA and at the NY Historical Society. The purpose of this course is to build teacher content knowledge around 20th and 21st century social activism...
Creative Reuse in Fashion: An Interview with Rick Davy, Founder of BK Style Foundation
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin MFTA online for a conversation about creative reuse in fashion with BK Style Foundation, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit, which showcases emerging designers and provides educational programs to young people interested in careers in fashion.
Junk Kouture Workshop: Live – with Materials for the Arts
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesAs part of Climate Week NYC, Junk Kouture takes over Materials for the Arts for a celebration of creativity, fashion and sustainability.
Canceled–Creative Infusion: Art and Reuse in the Classroom (Online: Fall 2021)
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesCreative Infusion is an introduction to a wide range of ideas, techniques and methods used for integrating art made with reusable and recycled materials across the curriculum...
Virtual Gallery: “The Path of Least Resistance” by Elisa Insua
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesMFTA 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
Project Based Learning; Making Books, Games and Props to Animate for Multi Media Presentations (Online: Fall 2021)
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesThis course is designed for teachers who are interested in offering their students a deeper investigation of STEAM through project-based learning by using reusable materials and technology. Through guided art and technology instruction...
Upcycled Handbags with Artist Donald Layne
The Foundry 42-38 9th Street, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin 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
“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 StatesJoin 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.
Opening Event: “Everything and Nothing at All” by Barak Chamo
Chashama Gallery 7 E 14th Street, New York, United StatesJoin 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