Join us for our next MARNexchange which will be moderated by Siara Berry on June 27th, 2024 from 5:30-7 pm with a short social beginning at 5 pm!
MARNexchange is open to the public!
For more information, please contact samantha@marnarts.org.
About
Siara Berry is a sculptor working in a wide-array of mediums; ranging from woodworking to soil, concrete to found objects. Operating from personal experience, neighborhood observation and research, Berry’s work is an overarching critique of American housing and ideals. In 2015, Berry graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute holding a degree in Sculpture and Creative Writing and has since been working and living in Milwaukee, WI. Berry is the recipient of the 2022 Career Advancement Grant awarded by the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design and was Artist-in-Residence at the Charles Allis Art Museum in 2023. Most recently, Berry was awarded the Mary Nohl Fellowship as an Emerging Artist. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Midwest, including Women Made Gallery in Chicago, IL, the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, WI, Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, OH as well as various Milwaukee-based galleries. In addition to her art practice, Berry serves as the Arts/Industry Residency Program Director for the John Michael Kohler Art Center.
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About MARN Exchange:
MARN Exchange is a monthly programming event created to empower artists through thoughtful and constructive critique to foster a vibrant community that values growth, collaboration, and artistic excellence.
Through our critique program, we seek to bridge the gap between aspiring creators and seasoned professionals, encouraging a dynamic exchange of ideas that transcends boundaries and inspires new artistic possibilities. This program is founded on the principles of respect, empathy, and a commitment to diverse perspectives that enrich the creative process. We aim to create an environment where artists feel safe to share their work, knowing that they will receive constructive criticism aimed at nurturing their artistic vision.