MAD – The Kingston Midtown Arts District

The Kingston Midtown Arts District is a coalition of artists,
businesses, residents, the City of Kingston, and organizations and
groups serving Midtown.
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Our mission is to create, unite, and enrich a vibrant, inclusive community by leading through the arts.

MAD Giving Tuesday square — Message from the Executive Director
November 30, 2021/by Lisa Kelley

unnamed (5) — Artwalk: MAD Video Festival Screening and Pop-up Art Show
September 7, 2021/by Lisa Kelley

240648248_408946567556338_669987074623711616_n — Kingston Annual 2021 Opening Sept 4-26
September 3, 2021/by Lisa Kelley

Featured Registry Artists

© Michael Fusco
© Susan Whelan
© Marysa Sacerdote
© Anne Sanger
© Raymond Curran
© Leslie Bender

@thedrawkingston Good news! We have RESCHEDULED o

@thedrawkingston Good news! We have RESCHEDULED our Winter 2022 Classes to run from February 5-April 1 - one month later than originally planned.

In addition, we have reduced our class capacity from 8 to 6 students to enable adequate space to spread out. Masks are *required* for everyone regardless of vaccination status.

We're offering some great classes this session, including Wednesday night drawing class with Mandolyn-Rosen Wilson, Suminagashi Marbling with Laura Moriarty (see photo below) and Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Gregory Hedderman on Thursday nights. Plus many more!

Visit drawkingston.org to see all of our classes and register!

Due to the 25% COVID-19 infection rate in Ulster C

Due to the 25% COVID-19 infection rate in Ulster County, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the start of our January 2022 Classes. We hope to resume by the end of the month. In the meantime, be well and take care! #covidsucks #bettersafethansorry #ulstercounty #kingstonny #artclasses - https://mailchi.mp/drawkingston.org/postponed-2022-classes

Seasons Greetings! Wishing you all the very best.

Seasons Greetings! Wishing you all the very best. See you in the new year! In the meantime enjoy the art courtesy of our online registry artists. More info in the comments!

@thedrawkingston Need A Last Minute Gift? The D.R.

@thedrawkingston Need A Last Minute Gift? The D.R.A.W. has you covered! 🎁🎉-The D.R.A.W.'s Gift of Classes is a thoughtful gift that your loved ones will never forget! You can pick any winter class that best suits their interests and artistic passions! When you register, you will receive a beautifully illustrated gift card to download and print out to give to your loved one this Holiday Season. The artwork was created by the D.R.A.W.'s very own Nick Carroll, a student of P.U.G.G.! #drawkingston #popupgallerygroup #artstudio #artclass #art #localart #supportlocalartists #nyartist #hudsonvalleyartist #ymca #artgallery #ulstercounty #artstudio #communityart #hudsonvalley #gallery #localart #artistsoninstagram #pugg #departmentofregionalartworkers #ulstercounty #kingstonny #gallery #supportlocalartists

The D.R.A.W. Is VERY excited to be offering an Int

The D.R.A.W. Is VERY excited to be offering an Introduction to Acrylic Painting class, taught by Gregory Hedderman, starting on January 13th. This class runs for 8 weeks on Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Here's the scoop:
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint with acrylics, but are not sure where to start? Over this eight week course students will explore the unique nature of acrylic paint through traditional and contemporary painting techniques. By focusing on the materiality of acrylics, students will leave with a better understanding into the practical application of this versatile medium to carry with them into their own personal practice.

Registration is open! Visit our website to save your spot now @ https://www.drawkingston.org/classes/acrylic

The wait is over! @thedrawkingston A Merry Makers

The wait is over! @thedrawkingston A Merry Makers Day is here! Today you can make the gift of art for your friends and family! A Merry Makers Day @ D.R.A.W. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 AT 12 PM – 5 PM
Want to Make-Your-Own Holiday Gifts?!!
Join us for a *FREE* holiday gift making event at the D.R.A.W. Studio! We will have supplies to make ornaments, decorated picture frames, custom pin-back buttons, cards, gift bags, and more!
Come by anytime between 12 and 5 PM on Saturday December 18th at the D.R.A.W. Studio @ 20 Cedar Street (entrance at 24 Iwo Jima Ln.) We're looking forward to some merry making with you! #drawkingston #popupgallerygroup #artstudio #artclass #art #localart #supportlocalartists #nyartist #hudsonvalleyartist #ymca #artgallery #ulstercounty #artstudio #communityart #hudsonvalley #gallery #localart #artistsoninstagram #pugg #departmentofregionalartworkers #ulstercounty #kingstonny #gallery #supportlocalartists

Join us today in the neighborhood! Over 40 busines

Join us today in the neighborhood! Over 40 businesses will open their doors with treats and specials including us at @thedrawkingston! Come make merry with us at our Merry Makers Day from 12-5. We’ll have everything you need to make your own handmade gifts. #midtownkingston #kingstonny #midtownbusinessalliance #ulstercountyny #midtownartsdistrict

Makers Day is Saturday and YOU are invited 🎊🎉. A Merry Makers Day @ D.R.A.W. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 AT 12 PM – 5 PM
Want to Make-Your-Own Holiday Gifts?!!
Join us for a *FREE* holiday gift making event at the D.R.A.W. Studio! We will have supplies to make ornaments, decorated picture frames, custom pin-back buttons, cards, gift bags, and more!
Come by anytime between 12 and 5 PM on Saturday December 18th at the D.R.A.W. Studio @ 20 Cedar Street (entrance at 24 Iwo Jima Ln.) We're looking forward to some merry making with you! #drawkingston #popupgallerygroup #artstudio #artclass #art #localart #supportlocalartists #nyartist #hudsonvalleyartist #ymca #artgallery #ulstercounty #artstudio #communityart #hudsonvalley #gallery #localart #artistsoninstagram #pugg #departmentofregionalartworkers #ulstercounty #kingstonny #gallery #supportlocalartists

You can help us reach new heights and further our

You can help us reach new heights and further our expansion by participating in our "Giving Every Tuesday" campaign! “I can’t wait for our second annual Draw-a-Thon, our classes, and all the new and exciting materials, techniques, and art I will be able to enjoy over the next year and beyond. As we move forward, we are also looking forward to some large projects. PUGG will be collaborating with the Dorsky Museum and Eureka! House, to explore and share the work of Ben Wigfall, through documentation and artistic creation. We will be working with Habitat for Artists to bring Artists directly into our community. Whoop-dee-doo will be back and PUGG will continue their work, presenting a fun-filled performance on the riverfront. There are so many opportunities to bring the power of the arts to our city and we hope to be there opening the door for all to walk through”. - Lara Giordano, Education Director of The D.R.A.W. #drawkingston #popupgallerygroup #artstudio #artclass #art #localart #supportlocalartists #nyartist #hudsonvalleyartist #ymca #artgallery #ulstercounty #artstudio #communityart #hudsonvalley #gallery #localart #artistsoninstagram #pugg #departmentofregionalartworkers #ulstercounty #kingstonny #gallery #supportlocalartists

Mad is… Arts Education! Check out our new beauti

Mad is… Arts Education! Check out our new beautiful video highlighting the educational aspects of Mad💖🎉🎉 #drawkingston #popupgallerygroup #artstudio #artclass #art #localart #supportlocalartists #nyartist #hudsonvalleyartist #ymca #artgallery #ulstercounty #artstudio #communityart #hudsonvalley #gallery #localart #artistsoninstagram #pugg #departmentofregionalartworkers #ulstercounty #kingstonny #gallery #supportlocalartists

The Guide is back! Due to COVID-19, our last publi

The Guide is back! Due to COVID-19, our last published gallery guide was in March 2020. We’ve relaunched the Guide digitally. Our plan is to raise the funds, gauge the community's interest and participation to make plans for a full release of our distributed and printed version in 2022. Link in bio to access online map and full listing @artportkingston @askforarts @pinkwatergallery @monumentgalleryny @bcmtco @blue_byrds @broadway_arts @thedrawkingston @kingstonpopmuseum @uncannygallery @northfrontgallery @weststrandartgallery @thelockwoodgallery #kingstonny #firstsaturday #galleryguide #ulstercounty

"Those who are happiest are those who do the most

"Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others." — Booker T. Washington

Giving Tuesday is a chance to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity by supporting the Kingston Midtown Arts District. About Giving TuesdayGiving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity. We ask you to join the movement and give! Donations will be accepted each Tuesday and every day from today until the year's end. Giving can come in all different shapes and forms: It can be a donation or volunteering your time thereby giving a new meaning to your voice in the local community. Throughout the month of December, we'll be sharing stories and information about our people, our programs, and our community. Join us!

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