Coloring Book centers around how eight teen artists from Artists for Humanity (AFH) use color to express stories. Some of these artists choose colors that connect their artwork to current events, while others use it to call back to history. Still others use color to convey feelings or remind us of the simple pleasantries of life.

AFH harnesses the power of art, mentorship, and paid professional experiences to inspire teens to build their future. Transcending economic, racial, and social divisions, AFH teens transform communities through creative expression by collaborating on innovative art and design projects commissioned by clients and sharing their voice through public art.

This exhibition was organized by the ICA’s Teen Exhibitions Program (TEP). This group amplifies teen art and artists by collaboratively creating and activating exhibitions in the ICA’s Teen Galleries. In this space, they imagine new ways to present their work and grow in their own creative practices by working together and with ICA staff. Teen arts education is central to the ICA, and TEP is just one of many programs offered.

Please contact exhibitions@afhboston.org to inquire about purchasing artwork.

Text written by Jake D. P.

The Teen Galleries, located at Seaport Studio, are open Tuesday through Thursday, 2–5 PM or by appointment. Please contact teens@icaboston.org. Please note that the gallery is closed on August 12 for teen night.

Thank you to our collaborators

Alexandra P., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Alison D., AFH Curation & Exhibitions Manager
Amir M., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Angela T., Principal Designer
Aric C., Teen Programs Manager
Asia G., AFH Teen Artist
Betsy G., Director of Teen Programs
Camille W., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Chanel K., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Charlie C., Preparator
Ciiphus C., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Dan L., Registration and Preparation Assistant
Dani A., Production Manager
Diana C., AFH Teen Artist
Erika M., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Genesis R., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Henrique V., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Isaac F., AFH Teen Artist
Jake D. P., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Katherine L., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Kayleigh L., AFH Teen Artist
La’Kayla B., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Maria F., Teen Exhibitions Program Teaching Artist
Maya D., Teen Creative Leadership Alumni Assistant
Maya D., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Marielys G., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Mya M., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Nikkia B., AFH Teen Artist
Nohemi R., Teen Exhibitions Program Teaching Artist
Gamaliel “Saint” R., AFH Teen Artist
Santi V. M., AFH Teen Artist
Sia M., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Tainá R., Adult and Teen Programs Intern
Talia B., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Tarannum A., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Yenny A., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
YingYin H., Teen Exhibitions Program Member
Yosmelie S., AFH Teen ArtistText written by Erika M.