Materials for the Arts

@mftanyc

MFTA is a program of @NYCulture, which collects surplus materials and redistributes them, for free, to public schools and nonprofits with arts programming.

Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization

Long Island City, NY

nyc.gov/mfta

Joined November 2009

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Materials for the Arts

@mftanyc

Nov 4

Today is Election Day! Materials for the Arts is closed and will resume regular hours of operation on Wednesday, November 5. On Tuesday, November 4, the polls in NYC are open until 9pm. Make sure you look up candidates, read about ballot proposals, and find your poll site at 👉…

mftanyc's tweet image. Today is Election Day! Materials for the Arts is closed and will resume regular hours of operation on Wednesday, November 5.

On Tuesday, November 4, the polls in NYC are open until 9pm.

Make sure you look up candidates, read about ballot proposals, and find your poll site at 👉…

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NYC Cultural Affairs

@NYCulture

Oct 9

Team @mftanyc is ready for Triumph of the Human Spirit Day. Join us in Foley Square!

Materials for the Arts

@mftanyc

Oct 13

MFTA is closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and Italian Heritage Day and will not accept donation drop offs. We will resume our regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 14.

mftanyc's tweet image. MFTA is closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and Italian Heritage Day and will not accept donation drop offs. We will resume our regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 14.

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NYC Cultural Affairs

@NYCulture

Sep 27

As we celebrate #ClimateWeek, we are proud to spotlight one of the City’s most creative and impactful sustainability initiatives: @mftanyc, our city’s largest creative reuse center. The Mayor’s Management Report highlights the incredible impact of MFTA during fiscal year 2025:

NYCulture's tweet image. As we celebrate #ClimateWeek, we are proud to spotlight one of the City’s most creative and impactful sustainability initiatives: @mftanyc, our city’s largest creative reuse center.

The Mayor’s Management Report highlights the incredible impact of MFTA during fiscal year 2025:

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NYC Cultural Affairs

@NYCulture

Sep 23

Of the many fabulous fall arts happenings across the city, we're most excited "Natsuki Takauji: Temporal Belonging," which you can check out right now at @mftanyc! Read about Takauji's show and much more in @amNewYork: amny.com/entertainment/…

NYCulture's tweet card. Here are a few things in the city’s art scene that you won’t want to miss this fall.

Your fall arts guide for New York City 2025 | amNewYork

Source: amny.com

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NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment

@MadeinNY

Sep 23

2025 marked the first year of MOME's expanded relationship with @NYCulture @mftanyc, where 3.2 million pounds of free items donated by film, television, theater, and entertainment productions valued at a total of $7.4 million were distributed to its members. Get all the details…

Mayor Eric Adams

@NYCMayor

Sep 17

Mayoral SparkNotes: breaking down a BORING government report that’s ACTUALLY IMPORTANT.

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City in the Community NY

@citc_nyc

Aug 27

Earlier today, New York City FC Front Office staff supported the arts across New York City by volunteering at @mftanyc, and helping to keep their warehouse organized 💙

citc_nyc's tweet image. Earlier today, New York City FC Front Office staff supported the arts across New York City by volunteering at @mftanyc, and helping to keep their warehouse organized 💙

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@NYCulture

Sep 8

It's back to school season at @mftanyc!! Which means @NYCSchools teachers can "shop" for the supplies they need to welcome kids back to the classroom, completely free of charge - because EVERY student deserves access to high quality arts education. bkreader.com/policy-governm…

NYCulture's tweet card. As the new school year begins, New York City public school teachers are heading back to class with some extra support thanks to Materials for the Arts (MFTA).

NYC Teachers Get Free Supplies at Materials for the Arts Back-to-School Spree

Source: bkreader.com

Materials for the Arts

@mftanyc

Sep 1

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, MFTA will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 and will not be accepting donations. Our regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of Sam Urdang.

mftanyc's tweet image. In observance of the Labor Day holiday, MFTA will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 and will not be accepting donations. Our regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Photo courtesy of Sam Urdang.

Materials for the Arts

@mftanyc

Jul 31

NYC is under a state of emergency due to ongoing storms. Rain will continue until tomorrow morning. Stay where you are if you can, and let our crews do their work to clear roads. If you live in a basement apartment, move to safety now. Call 911 if you need help.

mftanyc's tweet image. NYC is under a state of emergency due to ongoing storms. Rain will continue until tomorrow morning.

Stay where you are if you can, and let our crews do their work to clear roads.

If you live in a basement apartment, move to safety now.

Call 911 if you need help.

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New York City 311

@nyc311

Jul 31

🚨 NYC FLOOD WATCH & TRAVEL ADVISORY🚨 A Flood Watch is in effect today until 8 a.m. on Friday. There is a Travel Advisory in effect through mid-day on Friday. Stay home unless you are relocating ahead of possible flash flooding. Expect street, basement, & transit flooding.

nyc311's tweet image. 🚨 NYC FLOOD WATCH &amp; TRAVEL ADVISORY🚨

A Flood Watch is in effect today until 8 a.m. on Friday.

There is a Travel Advisory in effect through mid-day on Friday.

Stay home unless you are relocating ahead of possible flash flooding.

Expect street, basement, &amp; transit flooding.

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Fundación Yolanda Laprea

@YolandaLaprea

Jul 1

There’s something magical that happens when older adults sit down to paint. It awakens the imagination, keeps hands nimble, and offers a gentle, joyful way to connect. Creativity doesn’t age. It simply grows richer with time. #fundaciónyolandalaprea @NYCAging @mftanyc

YolandaLaprea's tweet image. There’s something magical that happens when older adults sit down to paint. It awakens the imagination, keeps hands nimble, and offers a gentle, joyful way to connect. Creativity doesn’t age. It simply grows richer with time.

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Materials for the Arts

@mftanyc

Jul 25

Since partnering with @MadeinNY, @NYCulture's MFTA program has distributed 3.2 million pounds of free props and wardrobe donated by film, TV, theater, and entertainment productions valued at a total $7.4 million. "These materials, props, costumes, and furniture are now fueling…

mftanyc's tweet image. Since partnering with @MadeinNY, @NYCulture's MFTA program has distributed 3.2 million pounds of free props and wardrobe donated by film, TV, theater, and entertainment productions valued at a total $7.4 million.

"These materials, props, costumes, and furniture are now fueling…

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NYS Inspector General

@NewYorkStateIG

Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! We're all about sustainability. That’s why we’ve teamed up with @NYCulture to give office supplies a second life as materials for the arts. Together, we’re helping keep items out of landfills and putting them into the hands of artists, students, and educators.