Paintbrush Ball 2026

On May 7, 2026, Marwen returned to 167 GREEN for an evening that carried both joy and purpose.

Over 300 guests, including philanthropists, creatives, civic leaders, Marwen families, and new friends, celebrated and sustained our programs by helping to raise more than $350,000 towards critical, no-cost arts programming. Because of this generosity, young people can flourish as artists, thinkers, leaders, and thriving adults across Chicago and beyond.

Event photos by Marwen teaching artist Nick Moody, Copacetic Visuals; “Purple Carpet” photos by Marwen alum Mario Anaya

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