Join us here at the HUB for a film screening and artist talk, ‘A Contemporary Artist on Nature in an Age of Climate Crisis,’ with MARNmentor Alix Anne Shaw on Friday, April 19th at 5 pm!

Towering cliff faces, dense forests, shimmering lilies–we are all familiar with these images of traditional landscape painting. But how do contemporary artists engage with the environment in light of our current climate crisis? Join sculptor and installation artist Alix Anne as she discusses her work in an era of urbanization, environmental destruction, and climate change. All are welcome for this brief film screening and presentation followed by Q&A.

The Milwaukee Fashion Network is a professional meet and greet to foster connections among fashion industry players in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

The Milwaukee Fashion Network meets every third Thursday of the month.

In honor of 414 Day, MARN and Harmonic Harvest are pleased to present, “Renaissance Threads: A Tapestry of Silver Linings”, on Sunday, April 14th from 11am - 4pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB with a performance by Sulestial!

Join us here at the HUB for an artist discussion with MARNmentee Jimmy Zenisek on Saturday, April 13th at 5pm!

Jimmy Zenisek (aka EclecticMundane) discusses his artistic process around his new pink and gold sculptural works. For both art aficionados and neophytes interested in a wide-ranging discussion of abstract art, joy, frustration, and futility.

Join us here at the HUB for an artist talk with MARNmentee Andrea Cabrera Manuel on Friday, April 12th at 5:30 pm!

Familiar Voices is a conversation about the current state of the art practice, how it has changed and adapted after leaving art school. She will talk about the projects developed during the last year, and how the mentorship program helped as she tries to understand how to sustain a life-long practice.

MARN and Wild Space Dance Company are pleased to announce “Choreo Kitchen: Session 4’ at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB on Thursday, April 11th from 6-8PM. Join us! With choreographers: Katelyn Altmann, Gina Laurenzi, and Jessica Lueck and Musical guest: Allen Russell!

$10 for MARNmembers

$15 for General Public

MARN and the Milwaukee Wine Academy are pleased to host a wine tasting, ‘Rioja Rendezvous’ on Sunday, April 7th from 2pm - 4pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.

Join us!

Get your tickets here: https://www.mkewineacademy.com/

$25 for MARNmembers

$30 for General Public

MARN is pleased to announce ‘Spring Into Poetry,’ an poetry showcase hosted by Kavon Cortez Jones (Kj) on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 6-8PM at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.  Doors are open at 5pm to mingle with vendors and the performers.

This National Poetry Month Showcase will activate writers and poets, celebrate and inspire others to become a part of the scribe culture.

Performers include:  Mario ‘the Poet’ Willis, Shelly Conley, Ajamou Butler, and Blue Lotus.

Showcasing work by La Revo Books and Genre: Urban Arts!

Please join MARN for the Opening Reception of the 2023-2024 MARNmentorship Exhibition on April 5th from 5-8pm. The exhibition celebrates the mentors and mentees in the MARNmentorship Program and will be on view from April 5, 2024-May 26, 2024 with corresponding programming throughout the run of the show.

We invite the community to come get to know the featured artists of the MARNmentorship Program and enjoy specialty cocktails from the MARN cafe!

Bring your teams and show off your knowledge. TRIVIA AT MARN is hosted by Joe BizSnes Vella. Starting at 6pm~!

Join us to help kick off the week where Milwaukee hosts the Midwest Gaming Classic, the world’s largest fan-driven game convention!

MARN is excited to present a ‘Special Guests’ Performance on Saturday, March 30 from 6-8pm with doors opening at 5pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE (191 N Broadway).

Join us for an evening of music/movement improvisations from Tim Russell and Liz Sexe focusing attention on place, space and the people found there. For the evening they will be joined by Milwaukee Artists Lorna Dune (musician) and Dan Schuchart (dancer).

The Milwaukee Artist Resource Network is pleased to host a Closing Ceremony in celebration of our current exhibition by Anna Rose Menako on Friday, March 29th from 5-8pm!

MARN and Craft the Future are pleased to announce ‘Trailblazers at the Intersection: Women, AI, and No-Code Creativity,’ on Thursday, March 28 from 6-8pm, doors open at 5pm.

No-Code Creative Volume 1 series is dedicated to Women Creatives in Tech moderated by T9let featuring Joy Daniels, Megan ‘Trogs’ Troglio, Dr. Grace and Angela Van Dyke.

$15 General Admission

$10 MARNmembers

We are excited to have interdisciplinary artist and musician Phoenix Brown moderate our next MARNexchange here at the HUB on March 28th, 2024 from 5:30-7 pm with a short social beginning at 5 pm!

MARNexchange is $10 per participant and open to the public!

Join us for the WI Jail Voting/Rights Restoration Summit on Sunday, March 24th, from 2pm-4:30pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB!

Get ready to dive deep into your rights if you or your loved ones are incarcerated during our interactive summit! We've got DJ Gid Money spinning, Silke Dot Jose and Your Move MKE rapping and selling handmade goods, Andron Lane dropping spoken word, and Anthony Brewer and Yulia Bay showcasing their powerful art!

MARN and the Edessa School of Fashion’s Milwaukee Fashion Network are excited to host a designers’ panel with John and Kate Mclaughlin and Hayes Millinary on March 21st, 2024 from 6-8PM at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB. Doors open at 5pm.

MARN is pleased to present ‘Junk in the Trunk,’ a social mixer for Interior Designers and appreciators, meeting Thursday, March 21 from 2pm - 5pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.  Join the ten local vendors while enjoying artwork in the Gallery and a beverage from the Cafe.

MARN is excited to collaborate with MIAD seniors this Sunday, March 17th, 2024 here at the HUB from 4:30-6pm for a community art critique event! Milwaukee based artists of any experience level to join us to discuss your work. Students and recent graduates are also encouraged to join! 

The MIAD x MARN Community Art Critique is free to participate.

MARN and the Milwaukee Wine Academy are pleased to host a wine tasting, ‘Women in Wine: Red Edition’ on Sunday, March 17th from 2pm - 4pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.

Join us!

Get your tickets here: https://www.mkewineacademy.com/

$25 for MARNmembers

$30 for General Public

MARN and Craft the Future are pleased to announce 'Exploring Advanced Features of Txt 2 Logo’ on Saturday, March 16th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway).

Come learn advanced techniques and features for sophisticated AI art creation.

Participants produce intricate and complex logos, demonstrating a deep understanding of Txt 2 Logo’s capabilities.

MARN and Culture x Design are pleased to announce “Reel-to-Real”, on Thursday, March 14th from 6-8pm. Doors open at 5pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway 102)

This Women’s History Month edition of Reel-to-Real features the short film “THE WARRIOR PRINCESS,” directed by Vianca Fuster.

MARN is excited to host along with Boswell Book Company and La Revo Books, “An Evening with Xochitl Gonzalez, in conversation with Natalie Caña” on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway).  

Bring your teams and show off your knowledge. TRIVIA AT MARN is hosted by Corey Richards. Starting at 6pm~!

Do you want to know if you have the luck of the IRISH on your side? Follow the rainbow to MARN and bring your teams for a chance to win the Trivia Pot o’ Gold (not real gold but prizes are a thing!) . Guinness, N/A Guinness and other Irish themed drink and food specials!! Slainte!!

2023-2024 MARNmentee Gina Cornejo is pleased to present “It hurts now like it did then” here at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB on Saturday, March 9th 5-7pm.

MARN is pleased to host an Opening Reception for featured artist Anna Rose Menako on Friday, March 8th from 5-8pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway)!

We invite the public to enjoy specialty cocktails with the artist and to contribute to a collaborative painting in the gallery.

During the Opening Reception and on Thursday and Friday nights in March from 5-8pm, guests are prompted to paint their interpretation of romance, and in particular, what it means to have a crush on someone. This participatory composition will grow as guests engage throughout the month.

Get ready to roll out the red carpet with an ALL-STAR Oscar Themed Trivia! Packed with Oscar Themed Performances, Photo-Ops, prizes and drink specials. Come dress in your best and bring your thinking cap!

Special Performances by:

Samantha Sostarich

Brad Skonecki

Ceci Corinne Rodriguez

And Corey Richards

MARN and the Milwaukee Wine Academy are pleased to host a wine tasting, ‘Women in Wine: White & Sparkling’’ on Sunday, March 3rd from 2pm - 4pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.

Join us!

Get your tickets here: https://www.mkewineacademy.com/

$25 for MARNmembers

$30 for General Public

MARN and Craft the Future are pleased to announce 'Personalization and Storytelling in AI Art' on Saturday, March 2nd, 11 AM - 12:30 PM at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway).

Come learn techniques for integrating personal style and storytelling into AI-generated art.

Participants design a series of logos that reflect personal or brand narratives, using Txt 2 Logo's advanced features.

MARN and Culture x Design are pleased to announce “Creativity x Design: Black in Milwaukee's Creative Economy”, on Thursday, February 29, 6 - 8pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB. Doors open at 5 p.m., Program starts at 6 p.m.