Events Calendar
Through a series of events and promotions, the Midtown Kingston Arts District amplifies the achievements of our artistic community and invites the public to engage and learn from it first hand. This direct support and connection is vital to Midtown Kingston. We hope to see you soon!
Past Events
Writing Workshop with Strategies for Liberation Artists
Writing workshop led by visiting artists in Strategies for Liberation, The School of Making Thinking’s December residency.
MKAD Awards Night 2025
MKAD Awards Night 2025 is on December 16th, 6–8 PM at Bella Piazza, where we honor Red Goat Award and Todd Samara Art Award recipients
Makers Holiday Market
The Makers Holiday Market is on December 13th, 11-4pm at the Neighborhood Print Studio and The DRAW Gallery in Kingston, NY
Steamroller Print Exhibit
Join us for the 2025 Steamroller Print Exhibit! Opening Saturday, November 22nd, 5-7pm at The DRAW Gallery.
Acquired Tastes and Art Practice and Conversation opens Saturday at The DRAW Gallery
The Acquired Tastes exhibition is the SUNY New Paltz installment of Community for Ethical Jewelry’s Radical Jewelry Makeover project.
2025 Teaching Artists Show
Join us during Art Walk Kingston for the 2025 Teaching Artists Show at The DRAW Gallery where the staff and teaching artists work.
MKAD presents the 2025 Steamroller Print Fest
On Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 12-4 pm, MKAD will be using the entirety of Iwo Jima Lane to hold the 2025 Steamroller Print Fest!
Professional Development for Artists
Join us for a free, six-week professional development series designed to support artists and creatives in building professional careers.
GIVE IT UP at The DRAW Gallery
From August 15 through September 1, 2025, the GIVE IT UP objects will be on display at some of our very favorite Kingston (NY) venues.
Radical Joy: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Marsha P Johnson
This event is part of "Happy 80th, Marsha!" a festival celebrating the 80th birthday of trans icon Marsha p. Johnson.
5th Annual DRAW-A-THON
The 5th Annual DRAW-A-THON is back in Kingston on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 10 am — 10 pm! The DRAW will be available to draw all over.
Community Print Potluck
We’d love to invite you to our print potluck event as an opportunity for us to get to know you and a chance to connect.
