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REGISTER FOR SPRING!
January 18 - February 5, 2023
 

Returning students! Register for Marwen's FREE Spring Term 2023 arts courses! Spring courses will run February 22 - May 6, 2023 (no classes the week of April 3 for CPS Spring Break).

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Please contact Alexiss Villagomez, Marwen's Enrollment Coordinator, at  for more information.

APPLY NOW! DESIGN TO PRINT 2023

 

Teaching Artist: Aileen Castro (she/her)

Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm

Ages 16-18 / APPLY HERE

 

Design to Print is an exciting opportunity for young people (ages 16-18) to be hired as commissioned artists to design one-of-a-kind artwork for Marwen’s greeting card line. Young artists will add to their digital illustration skills through creating a design while learning what it means to be commissioned artist and follow a creative career path. Young artists will receive a $300 stipend at the end of the course for their design. Intermediate graphic design skills are preferred. Application deadline is February 6, 2023.

Hire a Marwen artist for your next project!

 

Marwen’s new Commissions Program offers young people, alumni, emerging artists, and teaching artists valuable experience and employment opportunities. Our programs prioritize the participation of BIPOC/Queer artists to increase pathways for work and educational opportunities within communities historically not represented in arts and/or creative industries.

 

We are building a roster of Marwen artists for our commission programs, including young people, emerging artists, teaching artists, and alumni. If you are interested in working with an artist in Marwen’s community, please complete this interest form. A staff member will respond to you within 3-5 business days.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions Interest Form
 
Join Marwen's Artist Roster and be considered for new commissioned projects!
 
Exciting news! We launched a new program at Marwen for emerging artists (18-24 years old), alumni, and teaching artists. The Independent Commission Program offers employment opportunities for artists through commission projects with partners.  
 
Commission work is a valuable way for artists to gain experience, build portfolios, and engage in creative professional work. Within this new program, we are building an Artist Roster to provide structure and clarity around commission requests that come through Marwen. Our goal is to create and support meaningful connections between artists and clients.
 
After you've added your information to the Artist Roster, Marwen will reach out with project opportunities based on the specific needs of the client, including art medium, skill set, and experience.
 
If you have experience or demonstrated interest in doing commission projects, please add your name and info to Marwen’s Artist Roster. Please note that we’re prioritizing BIPOC and queer artists and that previously accepted roster artists may update their materials and interest form each year.
 
Please contact Victoria Timpo at vtimpo@marwen.org with any questions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Join the Artist Roster


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Online Registration | Spring Term 2023
January 18 - February 5, 2023
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