Dec 14th 2024

Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest for Families

@ Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Opening Saturday, December 14th, from 11AM - 3PM

Join us for music, free snacks, free zines, and more!

The Teen Creative Agency at the MCA is celebrating 12 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork, activism, and social practice of Chicago-area youth, as captured in zine form.

This year TCA designed and created a zine centered on the theme “How To” art, offering step-by-step guides to various artistic techniques like painting, drawing, or digital creation. Beyond the instructional content, additional elements such as artist interviews, personal stories, or guidance were incorporated to enrich the reader’s art experience.

TCA highlights teen ideas and perspectives in the museum space. Its members gather at the MCA from all over the Chicagoland area to collaboratively create public responses to relevant contemporary issues. In doing so, they build relationships alongside other cultural institutions, organizations, and professionals in Chicago’s vibrant art scene.

Event Schedule
Workshops + Events

11–11:15 am | Opening Remarks

12–1 pm & 1:30–2:30 pm | Drop-In DIY Adornment
Jewelry making in the Learning Studios
Ages 5+

2:45–3 pm | Closing Remarks
Musical Performances

1–1:30 pm | Reyna Kurtz
Tablers

ChiArts Visual Art Zine (@cavachiarts)
Zine Mercado (@zinemercado)
Tango Zine (@tangozine)
DePaul Zinesters (@depaulzinesters)

This event is curated and produced by members of the Teen Creative Agency—a group of young people ages 15 to 19 from all over the Chicagoland area who meet weekly at the museum to view and engage with contemporary artists and their work, guided by Lead Artists Olive Stefanski and Miguel Limon. TCA is assisted by Ahmad Bracey, Manager of School, Youth, and Communities.

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