Upcoming Events
2023-2024 MARNmentorship Exhibition
MARN is excited to present the 2023-2024 MARNmentorship Exhibition, an exhibition celebrating the mentors and mentees in the MARNmentorship Program.
Opening reception Friday, April 5th, 5 PM - 7:30 PM.
Gallery Night MKE
Lauren Marie Nitka is participating in Gallery Night MKE on April 19th & 20th out of her gallery space in Material Studios + Gallery.
Art in the Green
30+ artists for Art in the Green at the Mitchell Park Domes, including food and drink vendors.
Admission: $10 adults/$5 children (3-12)
Valentine's Day Card with Lauren Nitka
Join this lively class designed for creative minds where we'll embark on an exciting journey exploring the magic of watercolor, mastering optical illusions, and delving into the secrets of graphic design—all to craft the most dazzling Valentine's Day cards ever!
THE MARKETPLACE EXHIBITION
Lauren Marie Nitka is one of the featured artists in MARN’s MARKETPLACE EXHIBITION.
MARN Marketplace
Shop original art, along with stickers and hand poured soy candles by Milwaukee artist & curator, Lauren Marie Nitka, at MARN in the Third Ward!
Holiday Bazaar
Get your Christmas shopping done and support local artists and crafters! Crafts, handmade items, & much more at the Polish Center of Wisconsin.
Food and drink will be available for purchase. No carry-ins please.
Admission:
$2 - adult
Children under 12 free
Fall Vendor / Craft Fair
One-stop shop for your Christmas gifts. Keep it local…. Come out and support our great cause and our local vendors, too!
See you there!
Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Shop for handcrafted art and crafts at the Evanston Art Center!
BIG little Art Show
“It is said that good things come in small packages, and that is surely true of the work in the BIG little Art Show. This season the gallery is once again full of small works that pack a big punch, curated from an open call for art that is less than 12 inches cubed. Come see the great variety of work by local artists and friends farther afield.” -Peninsula School of Art
Business of Art Symposium
Presented by: Artdose Magazine X NWTC Artisan & Business Center
Artdose Magazine and NWTC Artisan & Business Center have partnered to offer a one-day symposium focused on the business of art. The symposium will provide the opportunity for attendees to hear how Wisconsin creative entrepreneurs, including Lauren Marie Nitka, navigate the world of art, the importance of networking, and share effective strategies to advance their art careers.
Sheboygan Fall Gallery Night
Join us at Ampersand Supply Co. 1212 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan. WI 53081 on Saturday. September 16 from 6 to 9pm to meet Milwaukee based artist, Lauren Marie Nitka. Also featuring Frank Juárez, Sally and Mike Carson.
See what Ampersand offers to artists & makers.
Artdose Magazine editions, mugs, artist directories. original art and art supplies will be available for purchase.
Eden: A Pop Up Gallery
A night in paradise…
Our 3rd pop up gallery in Walker’s Point, Milwaukee at Glassnote Candle Bar will be the perfect end to summer. Enjoy a blissful evening with local art & candlelit ambiance.
Curated by myself, Lauren Marie Nitka, a Milwaukee artist.
Polish Fest
Lauren Marie Nitka will be selling small works of art and custom merchandise inspired by Polish folk art at this year’s Polish Fest, Friday through Sunday, in the Marketplace.
The Get Up! Experience
Book Release & Launch Party!
Join Lauren Marie Nitka for a live painting session at the “Get Up!” book release for local author, Antione Hines.
Reminiscence: A Solo Art Exhibition
The first solo art show of Milwaukee artist, Lauren Marie Nitka.
Dreamy dusk skies, vibrant folk flora, and Americana architecture, drawn out of the artist’s memory.
Discover new oil paintings, watercolors, and weavings inspired by Polish folk art and the Village of Greendale.
Easter Worship Painting
Celebrate Easter at City of Light Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Join Lauren Marie Nitka for live worship painting in the Spirit.
"Miraculous" Christmas Village
“Miraculous” is a 90-minute, biblical time period musical telling the story of Jesus’ birth. Guests are invited to arrive 90 minutes early for a pre-musical experience including a Christmas Village, family activities, shops, food and live music. This event is free and open to the public.
Lauren Marie Nitka will host a table for her art December 16th-18th.
Glassnote Candle Bar
Purchase hand painted ornaments by Milwaukee artist & curator Lauren Marie Nitka in Walker Point’s Glassnote Candle Bar.
Hygge: A Pop Up Gallery
It’s back!
Our 2nd pop up gallery in Walker’s Point, Milwaukee at Glassnote Candle Bar will open just in time for the most hyggelig season of the year. Enjoy a cozy evening with local art & candlelit ambiance.
Curated by myself, Lauren Marie Nitka, a Milwaukee artist.
MARN Marketplace
Find original paintings and ornaments, along with hand poured soy candles and magnetic pins by Milwaukee artist & curator Lauren Marie Nitka at MARN in the Third Ward!
Hillside’s Fall Fest
Hillside Coffee House is a charming late 1800s school house in Oak Creek. Join Lauren Marie Nitka and other vendors at Hillside’s Fall Fest!
Polish Fest
Lauren Marie Nitka will be selling small works of art and custom merchandise inspired by Polish folk art at this year’s Polish Fest, Saturday and Sunday.
Dreamscape: A Pop Up Gallery
Dreamscape: A Pop Up Gallery was an art exhibition in the realm of make-believe in the whimsical, fragrant setting of Glassnote Candle Bar. Featuring local artists, custom candles, and craftsman cocktails! Curated by Milwaukee artist, Lauren Marie Nitka.
UNITED Worship Night
Join City of Light Church for UNITED Worship Night at 6:30 PM + 12 hour prayer!
Easter Service
Join City of Light Church for their Easter services at 9 AM & 11 AM. Live painting will be provided by Lauren Marie Nitka.
Walker’s Point Community Worship Night
From Unite Ministry:
Join us for our very FIRST Unite Ministry - Walker’s Point gathering and worship night!! Come prepared to meet someone new and encounter God in a fresh way through prayer and dynamic worship! Refreshments will be served and you’ll also be able to hear from an organization impacting the city of Milwaukee!
Lauren Marie Nitka will be painting live!
Easter Craft Fair
Easter Craft Fair featuring handmade items by local artists and makers at the Polish Center of Wisconsin.
Community Worship Night
Join us at Fox River Christian Church Friday, March 18th.
A night of worship, hanging out, and Lauren Marie Nitka will be live painting throughout the event.
UNITED: Open Mic
Enjoy an evening full of worship with local music artists, spoken word, and live painting by Lauren Marie Nitka.
Holiday Market
Join us for the Holiday Market at Hillside Coffee House in Oak Creek, WI! Local vendors, including Lauren Marie Nitka, will be featured. This is a TWO day event from 7:30 AM to 2 PM.
Christmas Festival
Connect with the wonder and joy of Christmas!
Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with an interactive indoor and outdoor walk-through experience.
Explore five neighborhoods filled with live music, kids activities, food, shopping and so much more!
Lauren Marie Nitka’s shoppe dates:
December 5, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19
6 PM - 9 PM
Past Events
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EDEN: A Pop Up Gallery
August 13th, 2023
Glassnote Candle Bar, Milwaukee, WIHygge: A Pop Up Gallery
November 6th, 2022
Glassnote Candle Bar, Milwaukee, WIDreamscape: A Pop Up Gallery
April 24th, 2022
Glassnote Candle Bar, Milwaukee, WINight at Nova: Artist Showcase
August 21st, 2021
Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness, Oak Creek, WI -
BEING
August 2023 - September 2023
Rahr-West Museum, Manitowoc, WIReminiscence: A Solo Exhibition
May 2023 - June 2023
Polish Center of Wisconsin Gallery, Franklin, WIRedline, Material & Var Gallery Collective Exhibition
August 4th - 25th, 2017
Var Gallery & Studios, Milwaukee, WISenior Art Thesis
May 5th-20th, 2017
Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI -
Sheboygan Gallery Night
September 16th, 2023
Ampersand Supply Co.,
Sheboygan, WIMKE Gallery Night & Day
2017 - 2018
Material Studios + Gallery
Third Ward, Milwaukee, WIGreendale’s Oktoberfest
September 29th, 2018
Greendale, WIGreendale’s Spring Gallery Night
June 15th, 2018
Greendale, WI -
Polish Fest
June 9th - 11th, 2022
Polish Cultural Center of Wisconsin at the Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee, WIChristmas Village
December 2022
Discover Church, Oak Creek, WIHillside Fall Fest
September 24th, 2022
Hillside Coffee House, Oak Creek, WIPolish Fest
June 11th - 12th, 2022
Polish Cultural Center of Wisconsin at the Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee, WIEaster Craft Fair
April 2nd, 2022
Polish Cultural Center of Wisconsin, Franklin, WIChristmas Festival
December 2021
Oak Creek Assembly of God (Discover Church), Oak Creek, WIHoliday Market
December 4th - 5th, 2021
Hillside Coffee House, Oak Creek, WI -
MARN Marketplace
October 2022 - February 2023
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network, Milwaukee, WI -
Tribe Ministries
August 27th, 2021
July 30th, 2022
Whitewater, WICity of Light Church
July 16th, 2021
September 18th, 2021
November 13th, 2021
December 4th, 2021
April 17th, 2022
April 22nd, 2022
April 9th, 2023
September 24th, 2023
Milwaukee, WIUnite Ministry - Walker’s Point
April 7th, 2022
Milwaukee, WICommunity Worship Night
March 18th, 2022
Waukesha, WIShe Speaks Truth
November 7th, 2020
June 25th-26th, 2021
Milwaukee, WI
Dreamscape: A Pop Up Gallery, Credit: Arbor Opportunities
Eden: A Pop Up Gallery, Credit: Arbor Opportunities
Sheboygan Gallery Night, Credit: Frank Juarez
Night at Nova: Showcase, Credit: Arbor Opportunities
Hygge: A Pop Up Gallery, Credit: Arbor Opportunities
Live Painting at She Speaks Truth Revival
VIP Hour at Hygge: A Pop Up Gallery, Credit: Arbor Opportunities
Live Painting at Community Worship Night
Consignment at MARN's Marketplace
