Youth Pathways Spring Workshop Series

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For four Friday evenings in February and March, Marwen is hosting a series of Youth Pathways workshops at Marwen (833 N. Orleans Street). Learn how to anticipate college expenses, develop writing skills as an artist, discover how to promote your brand, and find out what makes a safe space. Marwen’s Youth Pathways workshops are free and youth-centered. Parents, educators, alumni, and artists are all welcome to participate.

Questions? Please contact Rafael Huerta, Coordinator of Youth Pathway Programs, at rhuerta@marwen.org.

Workshop #1 | REGISTER

Art School Financials 

Friday, February 28, 5-6:30 pm

Studio 3

Guest Speaker: Nakiya’h Longstreet

How much does art school cost? Join us for an honest conversation about the cost of college. Facilitated by Marwen alum, Nakiyah Longstreet, we will talk about what you can expect to spend on an art degree. We will discuss scholarships, loans, housing, campus jobs and the cost of art materials. This will be a casual, no frills workshop where you can ask important questions about college finances and prepare for your future as an artist.

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Write Like an Artist

Friday, March 7, 5-6:30 pm

Studio 5

Guest Speaker: Sarahi Rincon Molina 

Learn the fundamentals of writing as an artist! Develop your writing skills and learn about why writing is so important to careers in the arts. We’ll talk about how writing is used across various art careers and learn why writing prompts are essential for artists to know. Learn how to pitch yourself through your artist statement and express yourself through art and language. This workshop is run in partnership with Wrightwood659.

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Bead by Bead: Branding Yourself as an Artist

Friday, March 14, 5-6:30 pm

Studio 3

Guest speakers: Angel Mendoza

Discover how to network and build your social media and online presence as an artist. Our workshop guest speaker Angel Mendoza is a Marwen alum, printmaker, multimedia artist, and jewelry maker. In this hands-on workshop, make jewelry and learn from Angel about how he found his footing after graduating from Marwen and established himself as a Chicago creative.

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Making Space: Architecture and Safe Spaces

Friday, March 21, 5-6:30 pm

Studio 3

What makes a space feel safe? In this workshop learn about how architecture can provide space for reflection, imagination, and care. Together, we will explore the architecture of sacred spaces in this workshop led by the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education. Learn about architectural design and explore how features like archways, domes, and columns can inspire you to create space for yourself and your community.