Professional Development for Artists: A Six-Week Workshop Series with Lexa Walsh

Professional Development for Artists

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Join us for a free, six-week professional development series designed to support artists and creatives in building professional careers.

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.

City Look Lab Summer Arts Camp – Aug 11-22

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We have 4 full scholarships available! 2 WEEK SUMMER ARTS CAMP Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm (aftercare available) Week 1: August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Week 2: August 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Grades 5-8 This unique, 2-week summer arts…
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.
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.
Erin Dougherty (left) and Kaya Keller (right) delivering their acceptance speech at the 2024 MKAD Soiree. Picture by Michael Torres.

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.