Leslie Bender

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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.
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.
MKAD Annual Report 2024

MKAD Annual Report 2024

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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

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.
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.
Fun-A-Day 2025

Fun-A-Day 2025

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This January, dozens of Hudson Valley residents made something every day for the whole month. Come see what we did!

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.
2025 Great Jell-O Jamboree

2025 Great Jell-O Jamboree

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The 2025 Great Jell-O Jamboree will be The DRAW'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” by Madeleine Cutrona

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"Like Any Living Thing" is a series of ceramic sculptures and tapestries by Madeleine Cutrona that explore the psychological impact of debt.
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.
Artist Talk: Robert Ferguson

Artist Talk: Robert Ferguson

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MKAD presents Artist Talk: Robert Ferguson on Friday January 10th, 2025 from 5:30 – 7 pm. Join us as he discusses it and more.
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.