A Conversation with Actor BD Wong

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join us at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for a LIVE show recording of the podcast Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen, which engages famous writers, actors, performers, artists, thinkers, and creatives in intimate conversations as they discuss one person, one place, and one thing that are important to them. At this special event, Cohen… Read More »A Conversation with Actor BD Wong

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MFTA Gallery Opening: “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by Sui Park

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

With Art, Poetry & Well-Being Workshop The Elements of Us Founder and Creator Allison Arden Artist and poet Modesto Flako Jimenez Materials for the Arts is pleased to present “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Sui Park. Park is a New York-based artist born in Seoul, Korea. Her work involves creating 3-dimensional organic forms in biomorphic shapes… Read More »MFTA Gallery Opening: “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by Sui Park

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MFTA Gallery: “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by Sui Park

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Materials for the Arts is pleased to present “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Sui Park. Park is a New York-based artist born in Seoul, Korea. Her work involves creating 3-dimensional organic forms in biomorphic shapes that are both illusory and mystical. Park’s creations are often made with mass-produced industrial materials, in particular, Monofilament cable sleeving and… Read More »MFTA Gallery: “A Kaleidoscope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns” by Sui Park

Closing Reception: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Visit Materials for the Arts for the closing reception for To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. In celebration of André's residency, we invite you to be transported to an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost… Read More »Closing Reception: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André

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Mask Making Workshop with Warren King

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a mask-making workshop led by artist Warren King in partnership with the Asian American Arts Alliance as a part of Long Island City’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Pivoting from a career in engineering, King’s path into the artworld is one he has carved on his own. A self-taught artist, King creates sculptures using corrugated cardboard… Read More »Mask Making Workshop with Warren King

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MFTA Gallery Opening: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Materials for the Arts is pleased to present To Shed New Light by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Cecilia André. MFTA invites you to be transported into an immersive dreamscape of assemblage works featuring a vast array of objects and materials. While working at MFTA, André allowed herself to get lost to find shapes, shades, and textures, creating… Read More »MFTA Gallery Opening: “To Shed New Light” by Cecilia André

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A Conversation with Anna Sacks “The Trash Walker”

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join us at the Materials for the Arts warehouse for a LIVE show recording of the podcast Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen, which engages famous writers, actors, performers, artists, thinkers, and creatives in intimate conversations as they discuss one person, one place, and one thing that are important to them. At this special event, Cohen will… Read More »A Conversation with Anna Sacks “The Trash Walker”

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Holiday Crafts: Sewing Beds, Toy & Blankets for Animals

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

During this season of giving, join MFTA for a creative workshop making beds, toys, and blankets for cats, dogs, and rabbits at the Animal Care Centers of NYC.

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CTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers (Fall 2022)

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

CTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers* Re-Use Art Making at Materials for the Arts Dates:  Wednesday, November 30th Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 Cost: Free w/ RSVP *Must be in first three years of teaching. Course Description:Come and get creative and earn… Read More »CTLE Professional Development Workshop for New Teachers (Fall 2022)

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Interactive Felting Workshop with Ruth Jeyaveeran

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a felting workshop led by artist Ruth Jeyaveeran in partnership with the American Folk Art Museum and the AnkhLave Arts Alliance. Jeyaveeran is a mixed media artist whose textiles, sculptures, and installations explore the connections between people, communities, and the natural world. At this workshop, Ruth Jeyaveeran will lead participants as they create felted… Read More »Interactive Felting Workshop with Ruth Jeyaveeran

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Artist Workshop w/ Cecilia André | Thursday, November 10th

Materials for the Arts 33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join 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

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