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Members and Lead Artists of the Teen Creative Agency 2017. Photo: Ellen Chu, © MCA Chicago.

Not Just About Us

Mia Neumann
One of the Teen Creative Agency's biggest roles is to create platforms for other young people to be heard.
Community Education Youth
21 Minus, May 20, 2015. Installation view, BMO Harris Bank Chicago Works: Faheem Majeed, Mar 10–Aug 16, 2015. Photo: Joshua Longbrake, © MCA Chicago.

Different Perspectives

Ria Sylva
The Teen Creative Agency's programs, like 21Minus, draw people from all over Chicago.
Community Education Youth
TCA Recon Mission to Sweet Water Foundation, 2015. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Reconnaissance

Mikayla Delson
Mikayla Delson talks about one of the benefits of the Teen Creative Agency.
Education Youth

Learning to Curate

Nicolette Grabiec
The Teen Creative Agency creates unique opportunities for learning.
Curatorial Education Youth
Installation view, Charles Simonds: Circles and Towers Growing, MCA Chicago, Nov 6, 1981–Jan 3, 1982. Photo © MCA Chicago.

A Whole City

Judy Freeman
Judy Freeman recalls a site-specific work by Charles Simonds in the MCA's Ontario Street building.
1980s Artists Exhibitions Ontario Street

The Affiliate Groups

Judy Freeman
Judy Freeman explains the role and activities of the affiliate groups.
Community Donors

Sally on the Board

Sally Meyers Kovler
Initial reluctance is followed by personal growth as chair of the Board.
Board Directors Women
TCA planning workshop for 21Minus, 2016. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Learning, Working, Building

Chris Molina
Chris Molina talks about his Teen Creative Agency experience.
Education Youth
Members of the TCA. Photo: Mikayla Delson, © MCA Chicago.

Out of the Museum

Chris Molina
Chris Molina, Teen Creative Agency member, describes some of the group's activities.
Community Education Youth
TCA Living Room with About Face Theater, 2015. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Livening It Up

Mia Neumann
TCA allows teens to bring new interactive experiences to traditional museum practices.
Education Youth
Redmoon Theater, The Astronaut’s Birthday. Photo: Scott Shigley.

The Building as Canvas

Judy Freeman
Judy Freeman describes the experience of seeing the exterior of the MCA building transformed during a performance.
2010s Building Chicago Avenue Performance
21 Minus, Jun 17, 2017. TCA members and 21Minus attendees participate in popping pink balloons in MCA atrium. Photo: Mikayla Delson.

Museums Are Cool

Nicolette Grabiec
21Minus, the museum's annual teen takeover, makes the museum a place to hangout.
Education Events Youth
Students from Columbia College participate in The Fantasorium, a project by Claire Arctander. Photo: Claire Arctander.

Making a Statement

Karina Martinez
Karina Martinez describes how the School Partnership for Art and Civic Engagement has furthered her artistic practice.
Education Youth
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