GIVE IT UP at The DRAW Gallery

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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

Radical Joy: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Marsha P Johnson

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This event is part of "Happy 80th, Marsha!" a festival celebrating the 80th birthday of trans icon Marsha p. Johnson.

The DRAW-A-THON Returns August 2nd!

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The DRAW-A-THON is back in Kingston this Saturday, August 2nd from 10 am — 10 pm! Just like in previous years, the DRAW space at 22 Iwo Jima Lane will be available to draw all over, from the walls to the floor. This time, you can expect some…
Community Print Potluck

Community Print Potluck

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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.
Summer Splash: Artist Networking Event & Pop-up Art Exhibit

Summer Splash: Artist Networking Event & Pop-up Art Exhibit

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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.
A Celebration of the Arts at the Neighborhood Print Studio

A Celebration of the Arts at the Neighborhood Print Studio

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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

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.

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.

In Conversation with Writers on Resilience and Creation

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With writers Melissa Petro and Starina Catchatoorian, live music with Jef Brown, hosted by N. Graham at The DRAW Gallery, 24 Iwo Jima Lane, Kingston, NY Live streaming on Zoom HERE Saturday, March 1st 7 — 9 pm Admission: $10 suggested…
“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.
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.