Leslie Bender

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Proud, Present, Permanent

Proud, Present, Permanent – Martin Sherow

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Martin Sherow is a local artist and member of the LGBTQ+* community who resides at Energy Square on Cedar Street.
Ulster County Executive’s Arts Awards

MKAD wins 13th Annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Award

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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

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MKAD presents the group exhibition Transfiguration: Engaging with Figure Through Process. Curated by MKAD’s Youth Workforce training program.
Ben Wigfall Project 2025: Prints That Speak

Ben Wigfall Project 2025: Prints That Speak

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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 Exploration Student Art Show

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Watercolor paintings made by students of teaching artist Pablo Shine on display at the Energy Square community room at 20 Cedar Street.
Palimpsest Show Photo

Palimpsest: Past, Present and Print

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Palimpsest, a print exchange organized by Devon Stackonis and Jacob Taylor Gibson. The palimpsest is a tool for exploring personal narrative.

Artist Talk with Debra Priestly

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On Friday, April 4 from 5pm to 7pm, MKAD presents an Artist Talk with Debra Priestly at The DRAW Gallery. The evening will be an informal discussion exploring recurring themes in Debra’s work, such as memory, ancestry, history, and cultural…
Build-A-Thon

Build-A-Thon

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Join us for Build-A-Thon, a fun filled evening of building with fun materials hosted by members of our Youth Workforce.
“Behind The Sound”: Compression as a Tool in Music Production

“Behind The Sound” Compression as a Tool in Music Production

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Gary Ljuinguist will introduce Kingston to live music production techniques and the role of compression in creating soundscapes.
Erin Dougherty (left) and Kaya Keller (right) delivering their acceptance speech at the 2024 MKAD Soiree. Picture by Michael Torres.

Erin Dougherty and Kaya Keller win 2024 Todd Samara Art Fund

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The Midtown Kingston Arts District's Todd Samara Art Award has been bestowed this year to Erin Dougherty and Kaya Keller.
MKAD Brand Guidelines

An Expert on Raising Visibility in his Hometown

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With Jonathon Pfeiffer, a graphic designer who is responsible for MKAD’s (Midtown Kingston Arts District) new logo as part of their rebrand.
Submissions for the second issue of Show & Tell

Submissions for the second issue of Show & Tell

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Submissions for the second issue of Show & Tell are open until February 15, 2025! Please submit written and visual pieces.
MKAD

We’re not MAD anymore.

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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

Show & Tell arts and literary magazine is available now

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The inaugural issue of Show & Tell, an eclectic new arts and literary magazine, is available now! Designed by and for the Kingston community.
Steamroller Prints For Sale

2024 Steamroller Prints Are For Sale

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Steamroller printing is a large-scale form of printmaking that uses a steamroller as the printing press to create prints.
Spooky Clay Puggle Adoption Event

Spooky Clay Puggle Adoption Event

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Adopt-A-Clay-Puggle and Support Our Programs! For Halloween lovers - Adopt a handmade clay Puggle of your own at the DRAW Studio on Saturday, October 19 In anticipation of Halloween the Midtown Kingston Arts District will host a SpooOOOooky…
MKAD presents the 2024 Steamroller Print Fest

MKAD presents the 2024 Steamroller Print Fest

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A weekend full of printmaking, exhibition and clay Puggles during Art Walk Kingston, September 21 & 22 Midtown Kingston Arts District (MKAD) presents the 2024 Steamroller Print Fest on September, Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd,…
4th Annual DRAW-A-THON

4th Annual DRAW-A-THON is on Saturday, August 10th

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The D.R.A.W. at MAD will host the 4th Annual DRAW-A-THON on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, from 10 am to 10 pm. This 12-hour art-making extravaganza, based on the renowned 24-hour event started in 2008 by Antenna in New Orleans, celebrates…
A moment from last year's Celebration of the Arts EXPO

Art’s Power to Be an Agent of Change

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I began volunteering with MAD several years ago, drawn to the special mix of people that make Kingston such a vibrant, creative city.