MAD Calling all artists

Calling all Kingston MAD artists!

Who’s out there? We want to know! We want to put you on the map! We want to feature MAD Artists and their work in future issues of the MAD eNews and we need to hear from you. We’re also laying the groundwork for an online registry with…
Pauline Oliveros

A Celebration Tribute for Pauline Oliveros

Presented by City of Kingston’s Arts Commission A Celebration Tribute for Pauline Oliveros An afternoon of presentations, performances and Deep Listening With friends and special guests Sunday, March 19, 3-5pm Reception 5-6pm Hosted by Kingston…

Two Local Publications Feature MAD Initiatives

The Lace Mill: Collaborative Catalyst “From the Lost Generation to Andy Warhol's Factory, from the painters of La Belle Epoque to the Beats, history shows that when a few artists have the space and opportunity to inspire and collaborate…
Joe Concra & Brian Mahoney

Chronogram Launches Community Conversations

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On February 8, Chronogram launched a new, monthly series to bring together community leaders, influencers and creatives for discussions about timely issues. For the first conversation, held at The Lace Mill, Chronogram Editorial Director Brian…
Ben Wigfall by Nancy Donskoj 1993

Honoring Luminary Printmaker Ben Wigfall

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We learned of Ben Wigfall’s passing as we were ready to announce the launch of the MAD Ben Wigfall Project. Warmly remembered by Kingston’s African-American and arts communities, Wigfall was a professor of printmaking at SUNY New…

Lights! Camera! Action!

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Three major film and video production hubs (existing and under development) are positioning Midtown Kingston as the regional center of gravity for the film/video industry. Seven21 Media Center and RUPCO’s development of The Metro and Stockade…

Spotlight on…Filmmakers!

Last year, filmmakers Lynn Woods and Stephen Blauweiss put Kingston film artists on the map with their stunning and provocative Lost Rondout documentary about the devastation of 1960s urban renewal. Over the years, Blauweiss has also created…

Anatomy of Midtown Arts

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You may have heard us say that more than 40 Midtown buildings house arts-based uses, and that Midtown boasts more than 200 art enterprises ranging from one-person studios to manufacturers employing more than 30 people. We estimate that nearly…

Help MAD Bag It!

Take your palate to lunch in the sunny south at Pakt, Midtown’s “eclectic southern joint.” Be number 100 to join the MAD 100 and win a $20 gift certificate for lunch at Pakt! MAD 100s get a nifty MAD tote bag too!

New Year’s Resolution: Join a MAD Work Group!

MAD is kicking off 2017 with projects to engage, serve and deploy three “constituencies”: businesses, artists and those who live and work in Midtown neighborhoods. We’ll work with these constituencies to agree on the most pressing needs, We’ll…
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What’s Up for MAD in 2017?

Officially launched on October 27, 2016, Kingston’s Midtown Arts District is making plans for its first full year in 2017. Midtown is hot and staying ahead of fast-moving changes will be a fun and exciting challenge. If you care about ensuring…

Seven21 Media Center Counts!

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This month, a Midtown Arts District team met with Jeremy Ellenbogen and Michelle Tommasi of Seven21 Media Center as part of an ongoing effort to learn more about what Midtown businesses need. Needs identified include more inviting streetscapes…

Midtown’s Festive Holiday Parade

Join Alderwoman Nina Dawson at Midtown's Annual Holiday Parade on December 22. Gather at 4:30pm at The Hodge Center, 15 Franklin Street to join children from Midtown neighborhoods and Christmas Carolers for a parade along Broadway’s shops…

Mothers of MAD Invention

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Internationally acclaimed musician and composer Pauline Oliveros passed away on Thanksgiving. Pauline was a hands-on supporter of MAD and, together with her longtime partner and collaborator Ione, she rolled up her sleeves to research arts district…

Pop-timistic About Midtown!

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Artist and innovator G. Riley Johndonnell (a/k/a Uncle Riley) and his business partner Whitny Sobala are organizing an optimistic community art movement from their pop-up gallery at 622 Broadway. Check out this vibrant Happy Spot in the Kingston…

Charter Stakeholders Recognize MAD’s Vital Role

Kingston's business leaders are enthusiastic in their support of MAD. Bob Ryan, a member of the Benedictine Health Foundation Board and past president of the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Ulster County Development Corporation, was among…

4th Annual Made In Kingston

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December 8, 4-8pm The brainchild of the Business Alliance of Kingston (BAK), this year's Made In Kingston will showcase more than 50 local artists, craftspeople and arts-based businesses. This exciting and fun expo of Kingston’s maker…

Midtown Art-Preneurs Love Small Business Saturday

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November 26th is the seventh anniversary of Small Business Saturday, a robust idea created to boost small local U.S. businesses. According to the National Federation of Independent Business and American Express, more than 95 million people shopped…

Join Our MAD Social Media Campaign!

Are you ready to help us make MADkingston a lively clearinghouse for arts community building? It only takes a few minutes, it’s easy – and it’s fun! Susan Whelan handles social media for Bailey Pottery Equipment & Ceramic Supply,…

MAD Brochure

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Download a PDF of our MAD brochure. Click here for English. Click here for Spanish.