The DRAW

The DRAW The Arts Education Program of the Midtown Kingston Arts District.
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We provide arts education programs for people of all ages, professional and creative development for local artists and a well-established youth workforce-development program in the arts.

Collage Sessions with Christine Domino Dive into the art of collage in a relaxed, all-levels workshop—no experience nee...
08/28/2026

Collage Sessions with Christine Domino

Dive into the art of collage in a relaxed, all-levels workshop—no experience needed! We’ll explore a wide range of materials and ideas, from magazines and ephemera to photos, textured papers, and unexpected finds. All supplies are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own treasures to cut, tear, and transform. Work at your own pace on personal projects, or try prompts and techniques offered during the session. This is a creative, welcoming space to play, experiment, and bring your ideas to life.

6 Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 pm, September 10 - October 15

Learn more and register on our website

Portrait Painting with Maxine Leu, 10am-1pm, Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18This course is ideal for anyone interested in ...
08/23/2026

Portrait Painting with Maxine Leu, 10am-1pm, Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18

This course is ideal for anyone interested in painting with both wet and dry media. Students will gain some knowledge of anatomical drawing. Students will explore foundational techniques ranging from foundational painting principles to creative expression, using a variety of examples. The class includes instruction on using different tools, dry and wet control, brushstrokes, contour, light and shadow, color relationships, and textural effects. Emphasis is placed on developing technique and observational skills with wet and dry based materials. 🎨

DRAW-A-THON Adult Hours 7-10pm The DRAW August 1, 2026Grown-up fun, booze, music and live figure drawing7:30-8:30pm Sket...
07/24/2026

DRAW-A-THON Adult Hours 7-10pm The DRAW
August 1, 2026
Grown-up fun, booze, music and live figure drawing
7:30-8:30pm Sketch & Burlesque Kit-Kat 🎀
8:30-9:30pm Stella Rose Stella/Scarlet Rose🌹
Canned cocktails from Wyltwick Spirits Wiltwyck Spirits Company

A Conversation with Joseph Pine, by Cora SecoreOn June 15th, I met at The DRAW with Joseph Pine, an arts educator who’s ...
07/20/2026

A Conversation with Joseph Pine, by Cora Secore

On June 15th, I met at The DRAW with Joseph Pine, an arts educator who’s taught the Drawing FUNdamentals class for middle school students here for years now. He has also started teaching classes for other art educators. Having worked with both kids and adults, he has a lot of experience with lifting up the artistic practices of various creatives in the area. Joe is a process-driven artist with determination to bring ideas to life.

“Everything I do is really about the making of an object or an image, and the associated textures and forms that come along with the making process,” Joe told me, “They’re really important to me.”

After I asked him more about his creative process, Joe said: “I am primarily a sculptor. My background is in metalsmithing. So most of the things that I make are out of copper. A lot is related to the table. So bowls, cups, spoonforms, and recently over the last couple of years I made a lot of works for hanging on the wall.”

Full interview on mkad.art!

On Saturday, July 18th, the Hessel Museum of Art will hold its first Family Day event from 12-4 pm, organized in conjunc...
07/17/2026

On Saturday, July 18th, the Hessel Museum of Art will hold its first Family Day event from 12-4 pm, organized in conjunction with their summer exhibitions and in collaboration with local vendors and community organizations. Family Day will welcome visitors of all ages to learn, create, and play, through guided tours of the exhibitions and drop-in art activities inspired by the works on view.

For the days drop-in art activities they are proud to partner with us, The DRAW! These activities will find their inspiration in the works on view made by Uman, Marilou Schultz, and Betty Parsons, giving participants an opportunity to create their own expressions through color and form, and leave the museum with a work of their own. Teaching artists are Larry Jackson, Joseph Pine, and Jason Mones.

Ice cream will be available for sale in the museum atrium, provided by friends and neighbor at Fortunes Ice Cream!

This event is free and open to the public.

At MKAD, every class at The DRAW and Neighborhood Print Studio is offered through our Pay-What-You-Can tuition model, wi...
07/16/2026

At MKAD, every class at The DRAW and Neighborhood Print Studio is offered through our Pay-What-You-Can tuition model, with discounts ranging from 25% to 100% off year-round.

By becoming a monthly sustaining donor, you help ensure that everyone of all ages and abilities can access high-quality arts education regardless of financial circumstances. Your recurring gift provides reliable support that allows MKAD to keep our commitment to creative access every day of the year.

For a limited time, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $10,000 through December 31.

There has never been a better time to begin your monthly gift and double your impact.

Join our community of sustaining supporters and help keep the arts open to everyone.

New Art Classes are Starting!!Now is your chance to sign up for an art class before Summer break. Always wanted to learn...
04/24/2026

New Art Classes are Starting!!

Now is your chance to sign up for an art class before Summer break. Always wanted to learn Botanical Illustration? We've got a class for you. Know a middle schooler looking to get creative after school? We've four classes for that! From 3rd Grade to infinity we've got something for almost everyone starting soon. Classes are filling up so don't wait, sign up now.

Grades 3-5:

Saturday Arts Lab
6 Saturdays, Grades 3-5
May 9 - June 20

Middle Schoolers:

Intro to Sculpture for Middle School
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
May 5 - June 9

Young Creators Textile Studio
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
May 7 - June 11

Drawing FUNdamentals
Saturdays, 12:00 –1:30 PM
May 9 - June 20

Adults (Ages 16+):

Animation Fundamentals
6 Mondays, 6 - 8:30pm
May 4 - Jun 15

Botanical Illustration
6 Tuesdays, 1 - 3 pm
May 5 - June 9

Art Practice and Conversation
6 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm
May 5 - June 9

All Ages:

Life Drawing for Everyone
6 Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
May 6 - June 10

Collage Sessions
6 Thursdays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
May 7 - June 11

Watercolor Exploration
6 Thursdays, 6 - 8:30 pm
May 7 - June 11

Address

20 Cedar Street
Kingston, NY
12401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18458020097

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