by NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Photo: materialsforthearts.org
The city's creative reuse warehouse in Long Island City, which collects donated supplies for schools and nonprofits and hosts a gallery of art made from reclaimed materials. Monthly Third Thursday events feature hands-on art-making workshops.
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Third Thursday art-making workshops monthly
Gallery and Third Thursday events generally free
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Ages 5–17.
Gallery and Third Thursday events generally free
Third Thursday art-making workshops monthly
33-00 Northern Blvd, 11101, in Long Island City, Queens.
Yes. Materials for the Arts is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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