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!

The 2023-2024 MARNmentorship exhibition is a dynamic showcase featuring a cohort of visionary interdisciplinary artists whose works transcend conventional boundaries to delve into the multifaceted dimensions of our existence. This exhibition serves as a collective exploration, offering a rich variety of perspectives on themes that define and shape our contemporary human experience. 

In this diverse assembly of artists, each creator acts as a storyteller, weaving narratives that resonate with the essence of identity and existence. At the heart of these works is an unwavering curiosity about our surrounding world and environment. Through their unique modes of creation, the artists interrogate, interpret, and celebrate the intricacies of the spaces we inhabit, fostering a deepened awareness of the symbiotic relationships we share with the world and those around us. 

Each piece is an intimate journey into the exploration of connections—both personal and communal. The works on view serve as both a mirror and a lens, allowing us to process, question, and challenge the constructs that shape our societies and individual lives. It is an affirmation that art is not merely a reflection of our world; it is a catalyst for shaping the world we aspire to inhabit.

Alayna N. Pernell, Program Director

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Lois Bielefeld 

Gina Cornejo

Grant Gill 

Emmitt James

Frank Juárez 

Ida Lucchesi 

Berel Lutsky 

Andrea Cabrera Manuel

KT Mullen 

Nayfa Naji

Lauren Marie Nitka 

Maureen Ragalie

Kenzi Rayelle 

Lidia Sharapova 

Alix Anne Shaw 

Nateya Taylor

Carter Voras 

Jaymee Harvey Willms

Max Yela 

Jimmy Zenisek 

What Does Support and Mentorship for Artists Look Like?~

MARN was pleased to present a panel, “What Does Support and Mentorship for Artists Look Like?”, on Wednesday, April 24th at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB. The public was invited to join us for a panel discussion with Milwaukee arts leaders about what support and mentorship for artists looks like. Leaders from local arts organizations discussed what support and mentorship opportunities exist in Milwaukee, and how we can expand our support for artists.

Panelists included: Alayna N. Pernell (Milwaukee Artist Resource Network + University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Symphony Swan, Manager of Public Initiatives at Ruth Arts Jason Yi (Plum Blossom Initiative + Hawthorn Contemporary + Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design) Nomka Enkhee (The Open Fund) Rew Gordon (Mitchell Street Arts) Rachel Hausmann Schall (Grilled Cheese Grant)

Images from Opening Night!~

We had so much fun celebrating our 2023-2024 MARNmentorship cohort at the Opening Reception that took place on Friday, April 5th, 2024.