MFTA is closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Italian Heritage Day. Donation drop-offs will not be accepted during this time. We will reopen for shopping during our regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.
Materials for the Arts
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MFTA is a program of @NYCulture, which collects surplus materials and redistributes them, for free, to public schools and nonprofits with arts programming.
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MFTA is proud to participate in this initiative and open its doors once a month to grantees in an effort to keep materials in the hands of artists and out of landfill! 💛
Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year?
And this year, for the first time in nearly two decades, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 to up to $10,000 per artist!
Deadlines are approaching fast so don't wait. Go to nyc.gov/artistgrants to apply today!View quoted post on X
Step into the rich tradition of quilt making! Co-taught by Joy Suarez and our former Designer-in-Residence Daveed Baptiste, MFTA’s summer class takes a deep dive into the historical progression and cultural significance of padded fabric throughout the ages.
August 10-15 | Register: materialsforthearts.org/event/quilt-ma…
August 10-15 | Register: materialsforthearts.org/event/quilt-ma…
New Yorkers! This heat is no joke!
To provide some relief from today’s heat wave, MFTA staff helped our members stay cool by offering popsicles and keeping our fans running.
If you’ve checked the weather forecast, you know this heat is not letting up anytime soon. High temperatures are the deadliest weather hazard we face, so it’s important to prepare now. And when temperatures hit 90°F or higher for two or more days in a row, conditions become especially dangerous for older adults and people with health conditions.
That’s why we advise you to:
✅ Stay in air conditioning.
✅ Drink plenty of water.
✅ Avoid being outside.
✅ Make sure your neighbors are okay.
✅ Know your Cool Options, which are safe, air-conditioned spaces you can go to during extreme heat:
• A friend’s or family member’s air-conditioned home
• Libraries, museums, senior centers
• Malls, theaters, coffee shops
• NYC Cooling Centers, open during heat emergencies and free to the public
Learn more at nyc.gov/BeatTheHeat and stay informed with @Notify_NYC by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.
To provide some relief from today’s heat wave, MFTA staff helped our members stay cool by offering popsicles and keeping our fans running.
If you’ve checked the weather forecast, you know this heat is not letting up anytime soon. High temperatures are the deadliest weather hazard we face, so it’s important to prepare now. And when temperatures hit 90°F or higher for two or more days in a row, conditions become especially dangerous for older adults and people with health conditions.
That’s why we advise you to:
✅ Stay in air conditioning.
✅ Drink plenty of water.
✅ Avoid being outside.
✅ Make sure your neighbors are okay.
✅ Know your Cool Options, which are safe, air-conditioned spaces you can go to during extreme heat:
• A friend’s or family member’s air-conditioned home
• Libraries, museums, senior centers
• Malls, theaters, coffee shops
• NYC Cooling Centers, open during heat emergencies and free to the public
Learn more at nyc.gov/BeatTheHeat and stay informed with @Notify_NYC by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.
Materials for the Arts is closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of #MemorialDay, and we will not be accepting donation drop-offs. We will resume our regular hours of operation on Tuesday, May 26.
Though we won't see each other in the warehouse, we hope you'll join us in honoring and remembering the individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.
Though we won't see each other in the warehouse, we hope you'll join us in honoring and remembering the individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.
