Built to Inspire Creativity
Marwen started in 1987 with two students in one studio. Nearly four decades later, nearly 16,000 young people have engaged in artmaking, critical thinking, and risk-taking at Marwen.
Our Evolving Building
In 1999, we moved into our current building at 833 N. Orleans Street. In 2015, we expanded the building’s capacity by adding a new floor of studios, allowing us to increase our course offerings and reach even more young people.
#image_titleExplore Our Studios
It’s here, within our 8 unique art studios and 2 labs across 3 floors, where young artists can try new things, have access to free supplies, and develop friendships. Every studio is equipped with a projection screen and Apple TV.
- Technology 1: Equipped with iMacs, drawing tablets, a large format printer, and more
- Technology 2 & Darkroom: Equipment that bridges digital and analog photography
- Technology 3: Shared table space, laptops, and iPads
- Painting & Drawing: Open studio with large tables and easels
- Mixed Media: Space for working on 2-D and 3-D projects and ideal for sculpting
- Print Media: Large space ideal for printmaking and book arts
- Ceramics: Large studio with clay wheels, hand-building tables, and kiln access
- Fashion & Fiber: Studio with sewing machines and materials, dress forms, fabric reams, and more
- Portfolio Lab: Equipped with high-resolution art documentation tools
- Lighting Lab: Equipped with professional photography tools and resources
Galleries
Every class at Marwen culminates in a public exhibition within our galleries to celebrate the young person, their process, and how they choose to express themselves as an artist.