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Events

What happens when teens throw an event in a contemporary art museum? Or organize an exhibition? Come find out! Teens take over the museum to host a variety of events all year long. Join us on the dance floor at a teen night, discuss art in our gallery, create with artists, and more!
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Past Events

Teens in a gallery talking and looking at framed works
Fri, Jan 27, 2023, 6–8 PM

Teen Gallery Opening

The Stories that Make Us is an exhibition of artwork by high school students that explores personal stories about migration, belonging, and overcoming adversity. This exhibit embodies how different stories intersect and finds the commonalities we all have… more

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Black and gold graphic for Teen Alumni Convening
Fri, Jan 27, 2023, 5 PM – Sun, Jan 29, 2023, 1:30 PM

Virtual Teen Alumni Convening

The Virtual Teen Alumni Convening will be an opportunity for alumni of teen arts programs across the country—and even the world—to connect and share experiences and ideas. This will be a virtual event that takes place Jan 27-29, 2023… more

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A group of teens smile for a photo amongst a dancing crowd outdoors
Fri, Oct 28, 2022, 6–9 PM

Teen Night: After the After

Come and take a walk down memory lane with Teen Arts Council! After The After: To Begin Again is a teen celebration that focuses on embracing our inner child. Our precious memories from childhood are now a past chapter.… more

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A purple-toned illustration of Earth against a starry sky. Text reads: What is identity? A Place for Us with a heart below. The ICA logo is at the bottom left, and @garbagegoblin is at the bottom right.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022, 6–9 PM

Teen Night: A Place For Us

Join us for a teen celebration of humanity and the cultures that thrive within it—it’s time for another ICA Teen Night. The pandemic has made it harder to connect with each other. Global and local politics have made… more

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Image of a young person looking back at the camera at night
Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 6–8 PM

Sides of Me: Games & Gaming

In conjunction with their teen exhibition Sides of Me, enjoy a night filled with competition and connection, hosted by the Teen Exhibitions Program. There will be snacks and treats at this event! Open to all teens. This event… more

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A young person making bracelets at a table
Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 6–8 PM

Sides of Me: Bracelet Making

Come and create bracelets with Teen Exhibitions Program! Beginners or advanced makers are welcome—learn how to make fun bracelet designs! Materials are provided. Come solo, bring a friend, or a date, and make new connections! Prompt cards will… more

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A young person speaking into a microphone with artwork in the background
Fri, Jul 22, 2022, 6–8 PM

Sides of Me: Showcase + Open Mic

Calling all teens! Join the Teen Exhibitions Program at the ICA Seaport Studio Teen Gallery for a night of art showcase and sharing. Are you a visual or performing artist? Sign up to share your art or participate… more

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Poster for event with digital collage of an illustrated girl
Fri, Jul 15, 2022, 6–8 PM

Sides of Me Teen Gallery Opening

Join us to celebrate the opening of Sides of Me: Exploring Connections, an exhibition of works created by participants from various ICA teen programs. The works in this exhibition explore connections between the self and individuals, pets,… more

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A group of teens, mostly wearing face masks, take a selfie in front of the ICA at night
Fri, Apr 29, 2022, 6–9 PM

New Beginnings: Spring into Teen Night

Join Teen Arts Council for a night of celebrating new beginnings and community gathering.  Inspired by the exhibition, A Place for Me: Figurative Painting Now, Teen Arts Council welcomes all teens to this museum-wide celebration of ourselves, each other,… more

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