Teens

Art Institute Teen Programs provides opportunities for you to connect with other young people and contemporary artists, reimagine art and its histories, and produce live events that bring together Chicagoland youth and showcase their art.

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Exuberus Teen Night
Thursday, June 27

Celebrate summer at our annual teen party—it’s free! From teen-led tours to a citywide art exchange, you won’t want to miss this night.

Join us for experiences that inspire, complicate, and celebrate art over time. Teen Programs offers a full schedule of events, including workshops, live arts, and gatherings produced by and for teens.

• Teen Visitors
  Plan your trip to the Art Institute with helpful information and tips for teen visitors.

• Teen Audio Guide
  Experience the museum through sounds and stories produced by Chicago teens.
• Opportunities for Teens
  Work at the museum for a semester, summer, or school year. Make art, get hands-on museum experience, and design events and resources for teens.

Accessibility

We are committed to making the museum and its collection more accessible to your needs, abilities, and interests. Explore the museum’s Accessibility page to find out more about resources and supports in place for all visitors.

Connect with Us

Sign up for our enewsletter above to stay updated on the latest teen programs. Contact us at (312) 857-7161 or teens@artic.edu and follow us Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The Art Institute of Chicago is grateful to Glenn and Claire Swogger and the Redbud Foundation for their extraordinary sponsorship expanding the museum’s free admission program to Chicago teens under the age of 18. 

Teen Programs are partially supported by an IncentOvate Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

Support for Summer Learning at the Art Institute of Chicago is generously provided by The Jane and David M. Stone Charitable Trust.