Believe - Belong - Become

"When you see an ember in someone else, lean in close enough to notice, cup your hands, and keep it alive."

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Marwen to hear Victor Saad discuss how he tends the embers in his life.

Victor serves as Chairman of the Board at Experience Institute and Chief Talent Officer at NextGen Growth Partners, where he supports the growth of the firm’s team and partners with founders as they transition their businesses alongside the next generation of CEOs. 🔥

Shout out to Coté Soerens for visually recording the event.

Marwen exists to inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community.

Since its inception in 1987, Marwen has provided free visual art classes to over 15,000 young people, reaching every one of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Art isn’t simply a subject here—it’s a pathway for growth, self-discovery, and a brighter future. For many in under-resourced areas, Marwen offers what is often out of reach: access to quality arts education, academic and career counseling, a welcoming community, and professional development opportunities that transcend the classroom.

Marwen invites you to get involved where art meets opportunity.