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Founded in 1978, Materials for the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, provides thousands of NYC’s arts and cultural organizations, public schools, and community arts programs with the supplies they need to run and expand their programs. MFTA gathers materials from companies and individuals that no longer need them and makes them available, for free, to the artists and educators that do. In the process, hundreds of tons are removed from the waste stream every year and kept out of landfills, which helps sustain our environment, promotes reuse, and reduces waste. MFTA helps artists realize their visions, provides students with a richer educational experience and furnishes businesses and individuals with a simple and efficient way to enhance the cultural life of their city.

BECOME A RECIPIENT Who is eligible to receive donations? Not for profit arts and cultural groups NYC Department of Education schools should call 718-729-2165 to check their school's registration status before applying Social service, health, and environmental organizations with an ongoing art program Government agencies Your program must be located in the five boroughs of New York City.