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Resources for Teens

Explore materials and musings from ICA Teens and staff. 
Learn about what we do and exciting opportunities in the future.
A woman with long hair sits on a black couch, smiling and engaging with people around her. Behind her is a colorful wall filled with graffiti and signatures. There are red cups on the table in front.
A person walks under cherry blossom trees in full bloom, with a city skyline visible in the background. The scene is bright and vibrant, capturing the essence of spring.
Jun 13, 2018

ICA Teens Photograph East Boston

On July 4th, the ICA will open its East Boston-located civic and art space, the Watershed, to the public. As part of the developing relationship between the museum and East Boston, the ICA Teens Digital Photography class was… more

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A group of six people standing together in a room with wooden floors and large windows. They are casually dressed, smiling, and looking at the camera. Musical equipment is visible in the background.
May 16, 2018

Ica Slam Team At Brave New Voices Qualifier

Last week, 5 ICA Slam Team members took part in the competition for the Massachusetts Brave New Voices team — and our poets Victoria and Sydney made the team! We’re so proud of them! That means this summer… more

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People are viewing photographs displayed on hanging panels in a bright gallery space. Large windows behind provide natural light. Some photos have abstract designs. Visitors are casually dressed, engaging with the artwork.
May 11, 2018

Spring Showcase On May 25th

The Teen New Media Program at the ICA is having its annual Spring Showcase on May 25th, from 5-9.  Come and see: The event is free and open to the public.  LOCATION Institute of Contemporary Art25 Harbor… more

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A person stands on stage speaking into a microphone, wearing a headscarf and hoop earrings. Their right hand is raised expressively, and they have braids with orange highlights. The background is dark, highlighting the speaker.
May 1, 2018

ICA Slam Team Wins 2nd at Louder Than A Bomb Finals!

The ICA Slam Team headed to the Strand Theater in Dorchester last Saturday, April 28th, to compete in the final round of this year’s Louder Than a Bomb youth slam festival. Carloyn, Tubby, Vicrtoria, Mithsuca, and Sydney ate… more

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Digital art display: On the left, a silhouette of a person is wrapped in red ribbons against a yellow background. On the right, a grayscale face with multicolored concentric circles in the eyes. The scene is set in a modern interior space.
Apr 24, 2018

Ica Teens Create Original Artwork For MBTA Displays

After months of collaborative preparation, three ICA teens —  Mithsuca Berry, Sydney Bobb, and Gabe S. — created site-specific original artwork for display on the triptych monitors at many MBTA stops and stations. The themes addressed by the work… more

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Person with glasses holding a camera, taking a photo of a cityscape at dusk across a body of water. Lights from the buildings are twinkling in the distance.
Mar 2, 2018

East Boston Field Trips

This past fall, ICA Teen Programs has had the chance for a couple fun trips over to East Boston. With the development of the ICA’s Watershed installation space on the horizon, it’s good to befriend our future neighbors —… more

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A person with braided hair stands in front of a microphone, speaking or singing. They have their hand on their chest and are wearing a dark outfit with hoop earrings. A light-colored background is visible behind them.
Jan 4, 2018

The Current (December 16, 2017)

On December 16, the ICA hosted its third iteration of The Current, a teen-organized event and platform to showcase teen artwork and amplify youth voices through open discussion and engagement around contemporary art and current issues. The theme… more

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A group of people standing on a wooden dock by the water, with a city skyline in the background. A boat is moored to the dock on the left side. The sun is shining brightly, casting long shadows on the dock.
Dec 7, 2017

Teens Photograph East Boston

As part of the ICA’s continued engagement with East Boston, the ICA Teens Special Focus and Advanced Digital Photography classes took a field trip on Saturday Dec. 1st to East Boston, in order to visit landmark sites,… more

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A man with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a checkered shirt, is outdoors with greenery in the background. He appears to be in conversation or looking at something to his side.
Sep 24, 2017

Teen Arts Council Adventures Into Mark Dion’s New Bedford

We sat on the rocky slope of a hurricane barrier at Fort Phoenix beach, enjoying the ocean view. It was a misty afternoon and not the sunlit August weather we expected. Mark pointed to the water, explaining that… more

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