Events

What happens when teens throw an event in a contemporary art museum? Or organize an exhibition? Come find out! Teens take over the museum to host a variety of events all year long. Join us on the dance floor at a teen night, discuss art in our gallery, create with artists, and more!
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A group of people dance and celebrate under string lights at night. Two people in the center face opposite directions, smiling and dancing, while others take photos and enjoy the lively atmosphere around them.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 6–9 PM

Teen Night: Summer 2026

Join the ICA Teen Arts Council for an unforgettable Teen Night! Organized by teens for teens, this evening features art-making activities, performances, and a dance party, plus free snacks and giveaways.  Additional details to come.  Questions or requests for accessibility assistance? Email teens@icaboston.org or… more

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A large group of people form a conga line in a dimly lit room with purple lights, wearing matching black shirts with colorful lettering, appearing to celebrate and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 6–9 PM

Teen Night: Spring 2026 

Join the ICA Teen Arts Council for an unforgettable Teen Night! Organized by teens for teens, this evening features art-making activities, performances, and a dance party, plus free snacks and giveaways.  Additional details to come.  Questions or requests for accessibility assistance? Email teens@icaboston.org… more

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A group of people look at framed portraits hanging in a brightly lit gallery with purple-tinted walls and large windows showing water outside.
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 5:30–8 PM

ICA Teens Spring Showcase

Join us for a night of amplifying teen voices and celebrating this creative community. Experience new and exciting work by young people through a photography exhibition, film screenings, a music production showcase, and more! Immerse yourself in… more

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Past Events

A group of people dance and celebrate outdoors at night under string lights. Two men in black ICA Teens shirts smile and raise their arms, surrounded by a lively crowd. One person holds up a phone to capture the moment.
Fri, Oct 24, 6–9 PM

Teen Night: Moonlight

Everyone dreams under the moonlight. The moon’s shape and light changes as the nights go on. Teen Arts Council invites you to a night filled with creativity, performances, and a fashion show inspired by the exhibitions An Indigenous… more

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A person with a backpack photographs a colorful blue, black, and orange mural on an indoor wall in a building with brick flooring and green railings.
Sat, Oct 18, 12–2 PM

Faces of Dudley: Exploring Nubian Square through Photography at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

Calling all teens! Join us at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library to learn basic photographic skills such as using a DSLR camera. It’s free! You will explore the iconic Faces of Dudley mural before spending time… more

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A group of five young people stand in a brightly lit room, talking and smiling. There are jars of candy in the foreground and colorful shelves in the background. The atmosphere appears friendly and lively.
Sun, Oct 5, 12–3 PM

Free Teen Sunday

Join us to hang out, eat snacks, and be creative. We will have art making supplies, digital cameras, music production equipment, and more. Feel free to bring a sketch pad, digital photos you want to learn to… more

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A large figure looms over two people on a bench; one wears orange and points excitedly while the other, in pink, looks uncertain. Colorful swirls and flowers surround them. Text below reads, “What a decision…”.
Wed, Aug 13, 2–4 PM

Teen Gallery Activation: Pastime Pop Up

Teen Exhibitions Program presents a unique gallery event celebrating the nostalgia of comics and childhood cartoons. Indulge in freshly popped popcorn while enjoying a movie on the big screen, and challenge friends to video games that will… more

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A person with long dark hair writes on a large white wall designed with blue puzzle piece outlines, using a red pen. The person wears glasses, a denim vest, and a light-colored bag over their shoulder.
Thu, Aug 7, 2:30–4 PM

Teen Digital Cooperative Celebration

Celebrate an amazing summer of sharing, honoring, and amplifying meaningful stories through digital illustration with Teen Digital Cooperative (TDC). See what they’ve been working on, eat delicious snacks, and get creative with art-making activities designed by TDC.… more

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A group of people dance and cheer under purple and blue lights at a teen night dance party; one person in front raises a phone, capturing the moment, while others smile and raise their hands. City lights shine through the windows behind them.
Wed, Aug 6, 6–9 PM

Teen Night: Rhythm and Hues

Teen Arts Council presents Teen Night. Enjoy a night where teens take over the museum inspired by the exhibitions Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, Christian Marclay: Doors, and Portraits from the ICA Collection. Dress in your… more

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Two young people stand in a brightly lit gallery, looking at photos on a blue wall. One person smiles, holding a drink, while sunlight casts shadows across the room. Other people are visible in the background.
Fri, Jul 18, 6–8 PM

Teen Gallery Opening: Crossroads

Join Teen Exhibitions Program to celebrate the opening of Crossroads, an exhibition featuring work by the young artists in Chapters of Choice, a ten-week-long comic-making program led by Urbano Artist-in-Residence Maria Fong in the spring of 2025.… more

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A collage-style photo portrait of a person with long dark hair, wearing brown boots and holding red fabric. The image is fragmented into overlapping squares. Greenery is scattered on the floor, and the background is neutral.
Thu, May 15, 5–7 PM

Special Focus: Self Portraits Opening Reception at City Hall

Join us in the Mayor’s Neighborhood Gallery in Boston City Hall to celebrate Special Focus: Self Portraits. Self Portraits is an exhibition of photography by teens in the ICA’s Special Focus program, a four-day intensive in February… more

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A group of six young people stand together, one holding a microphone and others holding phones, as one person in the center passionately sings or speaks into a microphone. They appear engaged and expressive.
Fri, May 9, 6–8 PM

Open Notes

Calling all teens! Teen Exhibition Program presents Open Notes, an event that will activate all of your senses. See exhibitions of art by teens, hear the Open Mic, smell fragrances as you mix your own custom scent,… more

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