The MARN Mentorship Program at MARN ART + CULTURE HUB

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Media courtesy of the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network

In mentoring, there is an exchange developed through trust over time. The mentor digs into their years of knowledge, experience, edifying mistakes, and networks to share and create a space for potential. In this space, the mentee is safe to question, be vulnerable and open, take risks through materials and ideas, and ultimately learn to develop a rich practice with a sounding board they can return to, lean on, and grow from. This is not a singular exchange, rather there is a reciprocal relationship that enriches both mentor and mentee in this joint passion and pursuit through making.

The goal of the MARNmentorship Program is to create this vibrating space of potential between mentor and mentee to enhance the professional and community development between mentees.

Introducing the 2023/2024 MARNmentorship pairings!

KT Mullen & Ida Luchessi

Lois Bielefeld & Andrea Cabrera Manuel

Berel Lutsky & Lidia Sharapova

Grant Gill & Carter Vortas

Maureen Ragalie & Nayfa Naji

Emmitt Williams & Kenzi Rayelle

Max Yela & Nateya Taylor

Jimmy Zenisek & Jaymee Harvey Willms

Frank Juárez & Lauren Marie Nitka

Alix Anne Shaw & Gina Cornejo

“My first introduction to MARN was through being a mentor in the MARNmentorship Program which was wonderfully led by Lois Bielefeld, our previous Program Coordinator. As a new resident of Milwaukee, being a part of this program was my entryway to getting plugged into the Milwaukee art scene. However, along the way, I was provided with so much more than that. I learned how to become a better artist and leader and made many wonderful friends and colleagues along the way, including my former mentee. I knew well into the program that MARN would be a space that would be a special staple in my life. It is a privilege and honor to go from guiding one artist in the program to now overseeing a group of 20 amazing artists (10 mentors and 10 mentees) for the 2023/2024 MARNmentorship Program” – Alayna Pernell, Program Director.

Visit marnarts.org to learn more about this program and connect on Instagram at @marn_arts

Cover image: Summer 2023 – Speed Greet. Media Courtesy of the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network.

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