Martina Nehrling is a Chicago-based artist known for her innovative approach to contemporary art. She earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA from the University of Chicago. Nehrling's work has been exhibited internationally and is included in numerous public and private collections. She has shared her expertise as an educator at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Lake Forest College, and through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest Chicago Arts Program. Recognized for her contributions to the arts, she has received grants from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Arts Council. Nehrling's public art installations can be found in Kingston, New York, and her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, further showcasing her commitment to community engagement through art.