Founded in 1987, Marwen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. The support young people in grades 6–12 through free visual arts, college planning, and career preparation programs. Students from 55 of the city’s 57 zip codes and from more than 220 schools travel to Marwen, where they take classes designed and taught by practicing artists.

See courses + workshops: https://marwen.org/courses-and-workshops
For teaching and career opportunities visit: https://marwen.org/careers

Education

Non Profit

Marwen

Marwen's headquarters in Chicago, United States

Akilah Halley

Martha Osornio Ruiz

Evan Pazkowski

Maricela Ramírez

Kennon Reinard

Juliette Buford

John Lyons

This department focuses on providing artistic instruction and facilitating creative development for students and community members.

Arts Education

This department is responsible for overseeing organizational policies, strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Governance and Oversight

The Program Management team at Marwen oversees the design, implementation, and assessment of educational programs aimed at inspiring and empowering young people through the arts. This dynamic team collaborates with artists and educators to create pathways for youth in grades 6-12, ensuring that students receive high-quality instruction, career preparation, and college planning support. By fostering partnerships and measuring program impact, the team enhances the overall effectiveness and reach of Marwen's mission to transform the lives of young people through creativity and community engagement.

Program Management

This department focuses on providing instructional support and mentorship in various art disciplines.

Art Education

This department oversees the organization's communication strategies and financial operations.

Communications and Finance

This department manages project development and oversees communication strategies to support organizational goals.

Marwen

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Teams

Arts Education

Governance and Oversight

Program Management

Art Education

Communications and Finance

Development and Communications

Offices

Marwen

Org chart

Teams

Arts Education

Governance and Oversight

Program Management

Art Education

Communications and Finance

Development and Communications

Offices

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