Doors Open 2024 will take place on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 and MARN is participating in the city wide open house event! This will mark Historic Milwaukee's 14th Doors Open Milwaukee, an annual city-wide event that invites the public to tour more than 130 buildings and locations!
MARN is free and open to the public throughout the Doors Open weekend. The official hours are 10 am - 5 pm both days.
No tickets or reservations required.
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Join us from 5-7:30pm on Thursday, September 26th for an evening that finds the intersection of music, art, and mental health as a means of coping with the challenges we all face. This safe space will host open and honest discussions, including a panel of experts and guests looking to share their story, with the goal of helping connect others to healing resources.
To RSVP for the event and share songs that have meant a lot to your own mental-health journey, visit the Facebook event.
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MARN, MIAD, UWM and ARTservancy present, “Yes You Can! Leveraging Opportunities, Opening Doors, and Establishing Yourself in the Arts,” on Thursday, September 12th from 5:30-8pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB. Please join us for networking before and after the panel discussion!
Brought to you by the Historic Third Ward Association, the “Annual Third Ward Art Festival” will be outside MARN’s doors, on Broadway Street from St. Paul to Menomonee on August 31, 2024 10AM-5PM and September 1, 2024 10AM-5PM.
MARN ART + CULTURE HUB is excited to host ‘Exploring the Power of the Arts to Tell Your Untold Story’, a panel discussion about humanizing the experiences of survivors of sexual violence and finding strength, community, and justice through the exploration of the arts.
Join us on Thursday, August 1st from 5-8pm for a panel discussion and Q&A. The discussion will give the participating writers, musicians, and student artists the opportunity to share their unique experiences and how the program personally impacted them.
Join MARN for Gallery Night and Day on Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th!
MARN is pleased to present “Unknown but Unforgettable,” an exhibition that tells the story of the established streetwear brand, Midwest Cowboy, through a selection of the screens, clothing, and ephemera they’ve produced over the past 5 years, with special attention to artifacts produced at their recent LIVE screen printing event at MARN’s ART + CULTURE HUB. We invite the community to experience the show and enjoy food & drink specials featuring Flourchild Pizza and our guest beverage vendor, MobCraft!
FASHION AND FINANCE!!!
Our next meeting educates fashion entrepreneurs on the ins and outs of financing their businesses. How do you prepare for a loan application? Which loan is best for your business? Which organization is better suited to engage with? This is a one stop shop for small business financing! Come prepared with questions!
Join us for MARN Pop-up! at Riverwalk Commons Concert Series Tuesday, July 9th, featuring live music from local powerhouse Brecken Miles from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; featuring local food trucks, local drinks and local musicians.
The fun starts at 5 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons (under the 794 freeway) — a scenic spot along the Milwaukee Riverwalk that offers the perfect backdrop for this unique and unforgettable concert experience.
MARN and the Edessa School of Fashion’s Milwaukee Fashion Network are excited to host a fashion industry mixer about Sustainability on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 from 6-8PM at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB. Doors open at 5pm.
MARN and Culture x Design are pleased to announce “Reel-to-Real”, on Tuesday, June 18th from 6-8pm. Doors open at 5pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway 102)
Our June 18 Reel-to-Real Conversation will feature a short film followed by a small group discussion to connect you with diverse perspectives and a sense of belonging.
Moderated by Tiera Trammell, this Pride Month edition of Reel-to-Real talks frankly about the need to amplify and support Queer communities for individuals of color.
Celebrate Pride 2024 with us, presented by the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club!
Join MARN and Adobe on Tuesday, June 18th 12pm - 1:30pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB for “Content Creation for Artists”
Easily create on-brand content that makes your work stand out.
Learn about Adobe Express. RSVP HERE: https://event.adobe.com/express/milwaukee
MARN is pleased to present the Midwest Cowboy LIVE! on Saturday, June 15th from 1-6pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway.)
Join the Milwaukee established streetwear brand for a day of screenprinting, live music performances and special edition retail! Don’t miss this exclusive event!
Join us! This event is free and open to the public! ALL ARE WELCOME
MARN is excited to host The Community’s Correcting the Narrative screening + panel about creating a justice system more worthy of that name on Wednesday, May 15th from 6-8pm. Doors open at 5pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N Broadway 102)
Join panelists David Carlson, Cherita Rayford-Howard, and Jean Delonget for a discussion moderated by Shannon Ross, Executive Director of the Community.
Join us here at the HUB for an artist talk by 2023-2024 MARNmentee Kenzi Rayelle followed by an artist talk and live performance by Emmitt J. Williams on Friday, May 3rd starting at 5:30 pm with doors opening at 5pm!
MARN is pleased to present a panel, “Why a Book? 4 artists on why and how they make artist books.”, on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30-7:30pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.
Join MARN Mentor Berel Lutsky for a discussion with local book artists and professionals—Ben Rinehart, Stephanie Copoulus-Selle and Melissa Wagner-Lawler— along with Q&A and social hour.
MARN is pleased to present, “Unplugged Original Music Series: Trace Ellington and Friends” on Sunday, April 28th from 3pm-5pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB (191 N. Broadway)
The MARN Unplugged Original Music Series features live performances to showcase the best original music in Milwaukee.
Join us!
This event is free and open to the public
MARN is pleased to host a film screening created by 2023-2024 MARNmentee Nateya Taylor on Friday, April 26th from 6-7:30 pm here at the HUB!
Come enjoy a 40 minute screening of 3 episodes of “The Good Land” short documentary series created by Nateya Taylor, which features interviews of Black community leaders in Milwaukee. Following the screening there will be a panel discussion about the films and the Black experience in Milwaukee.
MARN is pleased to present a panel, “What Does Support and Mentorship for Artists Look Like?”, on Wednesday, April 24th from 5-7 pm at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.
Join us for a panel discussion with Milwaukee arts leaders about what support and mentorship for artists looks like. Leaders from local arts organizations will discuss what support and mentorship opportunities exist in Milwaukee, and how we can expand our support for artists.
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.
MARN is proud to present the 2023-2024 MARNmentorship Exhibition (April 5–May 26) for Gallery Night, April 19 and Gallery Day, April 20th!
Attend a film screening and artist talk with MARNmentor Alix Anne Shaw on Friday, April 19th at 5 pm.
Enjoy curated cocktails and food pairings from our new menu by Flour Child Pizza while touring the gallery and engaging with the exhibiting artists.
Also enjoy music by the Community & Funk Festival – (CAFF), music with Trace Ellington, Brandon Frizzle, B. Wyzdom and the new cocktail, “Sunset in New York” Bourbon Sour Martini!
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.
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!
MARN is excited to present the 2023-2024 MARNmentorship Exhibition, an exhibition celebrating the mentors and mentees in the MARNmentorship Program.
This exhibition will be on view from April 5, 2024-May 26, 2024 with corresponding programming throughout the run of the show.
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!
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!
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.
