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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Materials for the Arts programs and initiatives
2:15:10
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Commissioner Cumbo highlights various programs and initiatives by Materials for the Arts (MFTA).
- Young Designers Program with five new emerging designers
- MFTA After Hours late-night teacher shopping program
- Over 200 appointments from schools during MFTA After Hours
- Emphasis on sustainability and creative reuse of materials
Lauri Cumbo
2:15:10
As always, our team at Materials for the Arts is doing the most to foster a cleaner, greener, more creative NYC.
2:15:18
At the beginning of the month, MFTA welcomed five new emerging designers for MFTA's young designers program.
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Each designer started the program by creating an original look using materials sourced from MFTA that are now on display in the warehouse.
2:15:34
Throughout the residency, the young designers will return regularly to gather materials, participate in educational excursions, focus on sustainability and fashion, and receive mentorship from MFTA's designer in residence and the BK Style Foundation team.
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Their final collections will debut at a runway show this September presented in partnership with BK Style Foundation.
2:15:57
We hope you all will be participating in it this year.
2:16:01
This year, MFTA has continued its MFTA after hours late night teacher shopping program.
2:16:07
Launched in 2023, the late night shopping program extends MFTA's hours until 7PM on a monthly basis to accommodate the schedules of educators during the school year.
2:16:18
Thursday, June 5 will be the last day of late night teacher shopping for the school year.
2:16:23
So educators, make sure to book your appointments at nyc.gov/mfta.
2:16:30
We've had over 200 appointments from schools during MFTA after hours this year.
2:16:35
So the response to this initiative has been spectacular.
2:16:38
MFTA is such a special place providing free materials that make affordable, accessible arts programming happen in schools, not for profits, and other spaces across the city.
2:16:49
I want to give a big shout out to the team that makes it all happen.
2:16:52
Before closing, I want to recognize that our city's cultural sector is facing challenges on so many fronts.