I’m Down For Whatever: The Teen Perception
Exhibition on view: April 6–May 10, 2018

Opening Reception: FRIDAY, April 6, 6:00-8:00 PM
FREE
Remarks and performances by teen curators, teen artists and community members

TAC curators:
Graciella A.
Jarlisia D.
Myanna D.
Alana E.
Briajia L.
Taylor N.
Antione S.
Stephanie T.
Shakarie W.
Cenovia W.

Led by instructor, artist, and curator Dionne Victoria

Curated by Arts + Public Life: Education Programs’ Teen Arts Council, this exhibition is centered around the teen experience. As teens living here, how do we view our past, present and future? How do we respond to certain situations? How do we explore our artistic views?

This exhibition allows the audience to see the perspective and outlook of teens from the Chicagoland area. Not everything in our lives is positive. Sometimes we go through trials and tribulations that are not always bright. How we react to it defines who we are. After viewing our exhibition we hope to open people’s minds up about the teen experience instead of limiting teens to stereotypes.

Additional programs to be announced.
SAVE THE DATE: Closing Reception
Thursday, May 10, 2018

Arts Incubator
301 E. Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637
Gallery hours: Wednesday–Friday 12-6 PM

For more information, please contact Quenna Barrett at quenna@uchicago.edu.

Presented by the University of Chicago’s Arts + Public Life in partnership with After School Matters.

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ABOUT EXHIBITIONS AT THE ARTS INCUBATOR
The exhibitions program at the Arts Incubator offers a platform for Chicago-based artists to thoughtfully engage with the global, contemporary art world in a localized environment. The unique positioning of this program acts as a catalyst for collaboration and exchange, creating a dynamic and critical space. Exhibitions are realized throughout the entirety of the building and the surrounding Washington Park area, fusing temporal, public space with the dedicated interior. This coupling is echoed with the public programming efforts, as we introduce the work of national artists to the local conversation.
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ABOUT THE TEEN ARTS COUNCIL
The Teen Arts Council is a group of 10-15 student leaders who collaborate with the​ ​Arts + Public Life initiative to develop creative skills, leadership experience, and opportunities for their peers to engage with the arts. The council members work with university staff and local partners to develop projects at the intersection of arts administration and community engagement.

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