“MFTA loves NYC: A Retrospective on Creative Reuse” Exhibition
Materials for the Arts Gallery
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MFTA Loves NYCSince 1978, Materials for the Arts (MFTA) has collected surplus materials and redistributed them, for free, to thousands of nonprofits and government agencies with arts programming. MFTA is a unique example of innovative partnerships between the public and private sectors in support of the arts and the environment.
This exhibition chronicles MFTA’s history through a selection of archival catalogues, memorandums, press pieces, and photographs. The memorabilia demonstrates MFTA’s impact across the five boroughs and illustrates its potential beyond New York City as a model for creative reuse within an urban landscape. Featuring original works created by Basil Twist, Jane Dickson, Janet Ziff, Justen Ladda, Mary Beth Edelson, Paul Laster, and Sally Heller, the exhibition illustrates the impact that MFTA’s donation cycle has had on artistic practices since 1978.
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Schedule
from April 16, 2015 to June 20, 2015