Summer Splash: Artist Networking Event & Pop-up Art Exhibit
Celebrate the Summer Splash Pop-up Exhibit on view at The DRAW Gallery featuring art in a variety of media from artists in MKAD’s community.
Entries by Chris O'Neal
MKAD Annual Report 2024
We are proud to share this year’s Annual Report—a fuller, more expansive reflection of the depth and reach of our work in 2024.
A Celebration of the Arts at the Neighborhood Print Studio
The MKAD Board invites you to a Celebration of the Arts at the Neighborhood Print Studio on Thursday, June 12th from 6 – 8 pm.
Proud, Present, Permanent – Martin Sherow
Martin Sherow is a local artist and member of the LGBTQ+* community who resides at Energy Square on Cedar Street.
MKAD wins 13th Annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Award
The 13th Annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Awards, an evening celebrating MKAD’s creativity, dedication, and impact of the arts community
Transfiguration: Engaging with Figure Through Process
MKAD presents the group exhibition Transfiguration: Engaging with Figure Through Process. Curated by MKAD’s Youth Workforce training program.
1st Annual Eco Arts Week
Eco Arts Week was a weeklong arts-driven exploration into sustainability, ecology and upcycling practices through workshops, and exhibits.
Ben Wigfall Project 2025: Prints That Speak
Ben Wigfall Project 2025: Prints That Speak by Miller Middle School, Studio in Art Students. Opening Reception, April 12, at The DRAW Gallery.
Watercolor Exploration Student Art Show
Watercolor paintings made by students of teaching artist Pablo Shine on display at the Energy Square community room at 20 Cedar Street.
Palimpsest: Past, Present and Print
Palimpsest, a print exchange organized by Devon Stackonis and Jacob Taylor Gibson. The palimpsest is a tool for exploring personal narrative.
Build-A-Thon
Join us for Build-A-Thon, a fun filled evening of building with fun materials hosted by members of our Youth Workforce.
Fun-A-Day 2025
This January, dozens of Hudson Valley residents made something every day for the whole month. Come see what we did!
“Behind The Sound” Compression as a Tool in Music Production
Gary Ljuinguist will introduce Kingston to live music production techniques and the role of compression in creating soundscapes.
2025 Great Jell-O Jamboree
The 2025 Great Jell-O Jamboree will be MKAD’s third annual fundraising party to support our community classes and our Youth Workforce.
“Like Any Living Thing” by Madeleine Cutrona
“Like Any Living Thing” is a series of ceramic sculptures and tapestries by Madeleine Cutrona that explore the psychological impact of debt.
Erin Dougherty and Kaya Keller win 2024 Todd Samara Art Fund
The Midtown Kingston Arts District’s Todd Samara Art Award has been bestowed this year to Erin Dougherty and Kaya Keller.
Artist Talk: Robert Ferguson
MKAD presents Artist Talk: Robert Ferguson on Friday January 10th, 2025 from 5:30 – 7 pm. Join us as he discusses it and more.
An Expert on Raising Visibility in his Hometown
With Jonathon Pfeiffer, a graphic designer who is responsible for MKAD’s (Midtown Kingston Arts District) new logo as part of their rebrand.
We’re not MAD anymore.
Midtown Kingston Arts District looks to the future with a new name and brand identity. Now known as the Midtown Kingston Arts District (MKAD)
Show & Tell arts and literary magazine is available now
The inaugural issue of Show & Tell, an eclectic new arts and literary magazine, is available now! Designed by and for the Kingston community.
The DRAW at Energy Square
20 Cedar Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Call: (845) 802-0097
Neighborhood Print Studio
49 Greenkill Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Call: (845) 383-1499
Mail
PO Box 2892
Kingston NY 12402
Midtown Kingston Arts District
is a 501(c)(3) corporation Tax ID#81-4055092.
© 2025 Midtown Kingston Arts District
PROGRAMS
The DRAW
Neighborhood Print Studio
Youth Workforce
ARTS
The DRAW Gallery
Todd Samara Art Fund Award
Red Goat Award
MKAD is made possible by the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.