Opportunities for Artists
Music in the Gallery Show
2026 MARN Member Show - Small Works... BIG Impact! Saturday, May 9, 2:00-3:30 pm. See more details in image. Photo credit - heathercookelliott.com
Jaqui J is a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter and visual artist featured in the 2026 MARN Member Show. Her music is nostalgic and introspective, shaped by a desire to make sense of lived experience. In her visual work, she embraces joy and play through the use of found objects, layered materials, and iridescent color.
Her practice explores themes of identity, history, and inheritance. In Roots, Jaqui reflects on her own evolution alongside the known and unknown stories of her ancestors, considering how both blessing and burden are carried forward across generations. Through both her music and visual art, she creates space for reflection, connection, and the ongoing process of becoming.
Community Art Wall RFP – Key Info
Why This Matters The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin is commissioning a major public artwork for its new building. This installation will be one of the first things visitors see and should reflect Wisconsin’s natural environment and community voices.
What They’re Looking For A large-scale installation (not just a mural) inspired by nature in Wisconsin. The work should be creative, dimensional, or interactive and must include community engagement as part of the process. The piece will be installed in a public, high-traffic space and should be durable and accessible. Budget is $75,000 total, including artist fee, materials, engagement, and installation.
Key Deadlines Questions due April 10, 2026. Proposals due late April / early May 2026. Artist selected May 2026.
Bottom Line This is a high-visibility opportunity to create a community-driven artwork that will welcome visitors to a major new museum.
2026 MARN Member Show
MARN is excited to reconnect with our artist members through the return of a favorite tradition - the MARN Member Show — Where all members are encouraged to showcase their artwork.
Application Dates:
Opens March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Closes March 30, 2026 (Monday) at 11l:59 pm
Apply NOW, Click on the Image/Link to find out more about our 2026 Show!