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“Pleased to Meet You” : The Art of the MFTA Staff
If you’ve visited Materials for the Arts before, you’re aware of the treasures lurking in our warehouse, and you know about our educational programs spreading the word about creative reuse. You have heard about or even attended the Third Thursday open … Continue reading
Posted in DIY Projects, Events, Reuse Art
Tagged art, crafts, creative reuse, Found Objects, Long Island City, MFTA Gallery, reuse, reuse art, Sculpture, sustainability
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MFTA hosts No Longer Empty’s Family Day fun
We had an incredible time making sculptures and instruments with No Longer Empty at the Clock Tower in Long Island City on Saturday, March 9. The afternoon of art-making workshops focused on making trophies and instruments with a treasure trove of materials, including … Continue reading
Third Thursday: Wind Mill Making with Gregory VandeHey
Third Thursday Open Studio Workshop Wind Mill Making with Gregory VandeHey Every third Thursday of the month, Materials for the Arts hosts a free evening of artmaking and cocktails. This month come and make a personalized windmill with unusual supplies … Continue reading
Posted in Education Center, Events
Tagged art, Astoria, creative reuse, free, LIC, Long Island City, MFTA Third Thursdays, Queens, Third Thursday, windmills, workshops
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Salvaged Sounds – DIY instrument making and jam session at MFTA
Join featured artist and musician Louie Miranda to create salvaged sounds and handmade instruments during this open studio night at Materials for the Arts. Make your own instrument to explore the tones, timbres, and tempos that can be evoked with … Continue reading
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Tagged Louie Miranda, MFTA Third Thursdays, music, musical instruments
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Vital Theatre presents “Show Way”
The Vital Theatre, an MFTA recipient since 2001, presents Show Way, a musical that traces a family’s history, and the contours of a culture, through quilting. In Show Way, Toshi Georgiana looks for a beloved family heirloom. As she searches, … Continue reading
Post-Apocalyptic Embroidery: Not Your Grandma’s Craft Circle (free workshop)
Learn the traditional art of embroidery in today’s high-tech world though the communication medium we know best– text messages. In this two hour workshop, we will learn how to sew basic embroidery stitches. Then, using this distinctly slow and analog … Continue reading
Posted in Education Center, Events, Reuse Art
Tagged Aliya Bonar, creative reuse, embroidery, MFTA Third Thursdays
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Don’t miss Wreath Interpretations!
You may have seen postcards and advertising around the city for the Parks Department’s 30th Annual Wreath Interpretations show, featuring the artwork of our very own volunteer artist Sabu. Just because the holiday season is almost over doesn’t mean you have to miss this creative and fun exhibition! Wreath … Continue reading
Posted in Education Center, Events, Reuse Art, Volunteer Spotlight
Tagged art, Central Park, creative reuse, holidays, Sabu, The Arsenal, Wreath Interpretations, wreaths
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Workshop with Ghost of a Dream
In collaboration with 26 artists, MFTA recipient No Longer Empty will transform the vacant Bank of Manhattan building into a vibrant art exhibition, How Much Do I Owe You? Join Ghost of a Dream, the artist duo Adam Eckstrom and … Continue reading
Happy Holidays from MFTA
Get some creative reuse in your life this holiday season! Check out the Parks Department’s wreath exhibition, featuring work by our own Sabu (above). 30th Annual Wreath Interpretations December 13, 2012–January 10, 2013 Artist’s Reception: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Central Park, creative reuse, holidays, Sabu, The Arsenal, wreaths
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What’s in the clock tower on Queens Plaza?
The clock tower, the former Bank of Manhattan building, will soon be home to an ambitious site-specific exhibition, How Much Do I Owe You? created by MFTA recipient No Longer Empty. The exhibition is a personal and conversational exploration into … Continue reading
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