Who We Are
Welcome to Marwen. We educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community.
What We DoBecome a StudentCourses & WorkshopsAttend an EventFor New Students
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.
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New Student Open House & Registration [Fall 2025]
July 26 & August 23
Marwen, 833 N. Orleans Street
Become a Marwen student and take classes in Fall 2025!
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.