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Meet Angelise Zayas: LAB and Commissions Artist
Angelise is a graduating 12th grader who has taken classes like Make it Functional: Advanced Ceramics, Design to Print,…
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Marwen Raises $370K+ and Announces New ARTS Residency FOR TEENS
(Chicago-IL) On May 7, 2026, Marwen returned to 167 GREEN for its annual Paintbrush Ball, welcoming more than 300…
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Meet Siyana Rahaman: Community-Focused Photographer
Siyana is a 9th grader who has taken classes like Piece by Pieces: Mosaics, Vibrant Visions: Introduction to Oil…
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Meet Ava Vanegas: Multi-Media Maker
Ava is a 6th grader who jumped right in to exploring all that Marwen has to offer! Ava has…
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Marwen Receives “Community Impact” Egretha Award
On Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Chicago Cultural Center, Marwen received an Egretha Award from AWBC Magazine for…
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Marwen & Griffin MSI Celebrate Black Creativity
Last Fall, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) selected Marwen’s Executive Director, Akilah Halley alongside Chicago designer,…
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Marwen’s 2026 Spring Break Workshops
Spend your break with us! During CPS Spring Break, March 23-27, Marwen will offer FREE artmaking workshops designed and…
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Marwen’s 2026 Spring Break College Visits
Curious about college life? Join Marwen’s Youth Pathways team on a series of campus tours! Explore Arrupe College at…
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Akilah Halley Keynotes African American Heritage Month Celebration
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Marwen’s own Akilah Halley, Executive Director and Alumna, was invited to be the keynote…
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Welcome, META Cohort 2026!
Marwen’s Emerging Teaching Artist (META) cohort for 2026 Spring and Summer Terms is a thoughtful group with a passion…
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Meet Samara Molina: Oil Painter and Upcycler
Samara is a 9th grader who ! Mia has taken classes like Digital Spaces: Photography and Digital Media, Surreal…
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Meet Mia Perilla: Mixed Media Explorer
Mia is a 7th grader who has already discovered so many art media by taking free art classes at…
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