MFTA Opens Free Art Supply Warehouse for NYC Grantees
Starting Monday, October 19, artists who have received funding from New York City are invited to collect supplies at the Materials for the Arts (MFTA) center. This newly introduced initiative allows grant recipients to browse for materials on the second Monday of each month, from 3 PM to 6 PM, excluding federal holidays. Offerings include a variety of items, such as leather, art books, and themed masks. This program aligns with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent decision to boost individual artist and nonprofit grants from $5,000 to $10,000, as stated by MFTA’s executive director, Tara Sansone.
Key facts
- MFTA launches a free shopping program for city-funded artist grantees on October 19.
- Grant amounts rise from a $5,000 cap held for 20 years to up to $10,000.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department for Cultural Affairs announced the grant doubling.
- MFTA's warehouse measures 35,000 square feet.
- Grantee shopping days occur the second Monday of each month, except federal holidays, from 3 pm to 6 pm.
- Materials offered include leather spools made for airplane seats, visual arts books, and dinosaur masks.
- The first shopping session takes place Monday, October 19.
- Executive director Tara Sansone said the program broadens access for artists, changemakers, and New Yorkers.
Entities
Artists
- Zohran Mamdani
- Tara Sansone
Institutions
- Materials for the Arts
- Department for Cultural Affairs
- Hyperallergic
Locations
- New York City
- New York
- United States