National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

NYSCA FY24 Final Report

A look back at our year of free community art programming, youth workforce partnership projects, classes for all ages and celebrations!   69 Total Number of Classes in 2024 27 DRAW Studio CLASSES 42 Neighborhood Print…
“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 MKAD's third annual fundraising party to support our community classes and our Youth Workforce.
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.
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…
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.
Neighborhood Print Studio at MAD

Call for Printmaking Instructors

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The Neighborhood Print Studio at MAD seeks experienced and passionate printmaking instructors to join our art workforce! We are looking for practitioners with a deep knowledge of their medium and a strong background in teaching to lead classes…
Hudson Valley Gives 2024

Join Us for Hudson Valley Gives 2024

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For Hudson Valley Gives, we're kicking off our spring campaign to raise $15,000 to support our new Neighborhood Print Studio in Midtown Kingston. Launched in July 2023, the Neighborhood Print Studio located across the street from D.R.A.W.…

MAD Annual Report 2023

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Greetings Supporters and Neighbors, I’m excited to share with you our Annual Report which illustrates how far we’ve come in the last three years. The board and staff have been working tirelessly to grow from our early grassroots days…
Art Yard Sale is April 13th

Art Yard Sale is April 13th

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Drop off your donations at the Neighborhood Print Studio at MAD, April 6-11, between 1-5 pm or by appointment. 49 Greenkill Ave, Kingston, NY
D.R.A.W. at MAD Presents 3rd Annual Eco Arts Week Honoring Earth Day

D.R.A.W. at MAD Presents 3rd Annual Eco Arts Week Honoring Earth Day

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D.R.A.W. at MAD announces the 3rd Annual Eco Arts Week beginning Friday, April 29th, 2024 and continuing until April 28th, 2024.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

NYSCA FY24 Final Report

  2023 publication about Ben Wigfall, written by Lynn Woods, edited and designed by PUGG intern Colin Secore (pdf) Neighborhood Print Studio Opening PRESS (pdf) Selected First Saturday Gallery Guides throughout 2023 (pdf)   2023…
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

MKAD to Receive Grant from the NEA

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Supporting this year's EcoArts Week, April 19 - 28, 2024 The Kingston Midtown Arts District is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant…