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Daring to do more
It is always great when people we know are publicly recognized by the press and media outlets for their good work. That happened about two weeks when the NY Times did a piece on our friend and Friends of Materials … Continue reading
Posted in News, Recipient Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
Tagged alumni, Anelle Miller, art, community, High School of Art & Design, MFTA, NY Times, NYC, Society of Illustrators, volunteer
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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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Hypnotized at Grand Central Station
Today we took an early lunch and headed over to Grand Central to see Nick Cave’s amazing performance piece – Heard NY. This combines all of our favorite art forms – dance, visual art, music, site specific performance art, creative material … Continue reading
Posted in Community Projects, News, Recipient Spotlight, Reuse Art
Tagged art, Creative Time, dance, Grand Central Centennial, Heard NY, masks, MFTA, New York City, Nick Cave, NYC, puppets, reuse, Sculpture, The Ailey School, upcycling
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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
A New Kind of Improv Theater
Seasoned MFTA shoppers know that meandering through our warehouse aisles leaves one susceptible to discovering unexpected treasures, a wandering imagination, and to thinking outside the box. In this particular case, we’re talking about the black box. Nestled amidst the brick … Continue reading
Posted in Community Projects, News, Recipient Spotlight, Reuse Art
Tagged 1920's, Aespo's Fables, art, Atmospheric, black box theater, cinema palace, community garden, creative reuse, Found Objects, Le Petit Versailles, Long Island City, paper, recycling, Sculpture, The Blue Balcony, upcycling
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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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Reuse & Create: Spring 2013 art workshops at MFTA
Learn to excite students and families through art while engaging everyone in hands-on learning! During these studio workshops, participants learn art projects that can be easily and inexpensively realized at schools and community centers. SERIES DISCOUNT: The four workshops below … Continue reading
Posted in Education Center, Hands-on PD
Tagged art, bookmaking, costumes, creative reuse, NYC, professional development, Queens, quilts, Sculptures, workshops
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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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Give your classroom a Creative Infusion with MFTA’s P Credit course for teachers
Creative Infusion: Art & Reuse in the Classroom Introduction to Project Based Learning | Starts Saturday, April 27 Learn the basics of differentiating instruction by integrating creative projects into all content areas. With the guidance of MFTA’s master teaching artist, … Continue reading
Posted in Education Center, P credit
Tagged art, creative reuse, hands-on, P Credit, professional development, Project Based learning, schools, students, teachers
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P Credit Course for Teachers: Help all students learn with hands-on, project-based learning
Project Based Learning: Reuse in ELA Advanced Course for ELA-integrated Art Projects | Starts Saturday, February 9 Build student success by learning to use items from the recycling bin and free supplies from MFTA for classroom projects and presentations. These … Continue reading
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