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Every day is Earth Day at MFTA, but we go particularly hard in April

Materials for the Arts celebrates Earth Day all year long, but with a particular intensity in April. This April, MFTA artists and educators were out around the city showing businesses, schools, artists, and the public how they can bring creative … Continue reading

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Metamorphosis: Zippers to butterflies

Ms. Gold, the art teacher at PS 38 in Staten Island, shared how her students used zippers from MFTA. After learning about metamorphosis in science class, students visited the art room to try their hand at creating their own caterpillars … Continue reading

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