Annual MARN Members Exhibition, “Catch the 22”

MARN was pleased to present their 2022 Annual MARN Members Exhibition, “Catch the 22”, from January 20 to March 20, 2022 within the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB. “Catch the 22” showcased the thriving studio practices of over 100 visual art CREATIVE STUDENT, CREATIVE, and CREATIVE BUSINESS members located in Southeast Wisconsin. 

The exhibition title, “Catch the 22”, was derived from the term “catch-22”, a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules or limitations. The term was coined by Joseph Heller in his 1961 novel “Catch-22”. However, the term is slightly altered replacing the ‘dash’ with ‘the’ and in turn, implying a strife toward resolve. 

This exhibition featured over 100 works, with mediums encompassing video, photography, sculpture, painting, mosaic, fibers, mixed media and more. Themes and concepts included voter oppression, paradox, unexpected outcomes, push and pull, duality, absurdity, and the strife toward capturing time. 

MARN was overjoyed to sell 21 works within this exhibition!

MARN welcomed the opening of the exhibition, “Catch the 22”, MARN’s Annual Members Exhibition, during Gallery Night and Day, January 21 and 22, 2022.

During the exhibition, MARN hosted the following exhibition focused events: 

Gallery Night & Day at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB

January 21 & 22, 2022

This event observed over 400 attendees! 

“Catch the 22” – Panel Discussion #1

March 3, 2022

Panelists were exhibiting artists in the “Catch the 22” who assisted in the installation and curation of the ”Catch the 22” exhibition: Deborah Brooks, Abigail Engstrand, Tom Hoyum (aka St Tom Fish), Meghan Burke McGrath, and Marjorie Windrem. 

Panelists discussed the behind the scenes of “Catch the 22”, curating a group show, and their individual contributions. The hour discussion was followed by a Q&A with the audience. The conversation was moderated by Riley Niemack, MARN’s Gallery Director. 

“Catch the 22” – Panel Discussion #2

March 10, 2022

Panelists were exhibiting artists in the ”Catch the 22” exhibition: Jason LeGear, Roxane Mayeur, Janet Schiff, and Sarah Sutterfield. 

Panelists discussed their take on applying to a show with a theme, how their individual exhibited works tie into the current exhibition’s theme, how they strive to “Catch the 22”, and the hardships of being an artist during COVID-19. The hour discussion was followed by a 30 minute Q&A with the audience. The conversation will be moderated by Riley Niemack, MARN’s Gallery Director. 

Closing Reception

March 19, 2022

In celebration of MARN’s 2nd Annual MARNmembers Exhibition, the public was invited to join MARN for a closing reception. During the event, local musician Nathan Mayfield of JazzMen, performed. 

Exhibiting Artists