Paintbrush Ball 2019 tickets are now on sale! Learn more about our annual signature fundraiser.
Who We Are
Welcome to Marwen. We provide free visual arts and college and career programming for Chicago’s young people from under-resourced communities and schools in middle through high school.
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Whether you’re new to the visual arts or have lots of experience – Marwen has something for you. Learn about all of our art courses including painting, photography, fashion and more.
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Bienvenido a Marwen. Ofrecemos clases y programación enfocada en el arte visual completamente gratis para jóvenes de Chicago de comunidades de bajos recursos en los grados 6-12. Estudiantes de Marwen reciben clases de arte gratis y también pueden recibir apoyo para escoger una escuela secundaria, postular a la universidad, o buscar trabajo. Lea más sobre nuestros requisitos para estudiantes interesados en inscribirse a nuestro programa.
Imagínese AquíInspirando Creatividad y ExploraciónApoyando Los Caminos de Todos Nuestros EstudiantesEvent
Exhibition Opening Celebration: Spring Term 2019
Friday, May 3, 5-7 pm
Marwen, 833 N. Orleans Street
Celebrate new, original student work from Marwen's 2019 Spring Term.
Support Marwen
We have grown thanks to our donors and community.
Please support our mission to inspire and educate Chicago youth from under-resourced communities and schools through visual arts and college and career counseling.
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Marwen is home to a lot of people, and I definitely feel like I’m a part of that.