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!

A performer stands on a dimly lit stage facing an audience. The audience is mainly in darkness, with multiple small lights like phone screens illuminating the seating area, creating a starry effect. The stage has a purple spotlight on the performer.

Past Events

A teen interviews a another teen with a microphone, while another person records them on a smartphone. Portraits hang on the wall behind them.

Thu, May 1, 5:30–8 PM

ICA Teens Spring Showcase 2025

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

A performer with a microphone stands in front of a projected screen showing a car. Audience members watch in a dimly lit room with blue and purple lighting. Music equipment is visible on the right.

Fri, Apr 25, 2–4 PM

(Re)mix & Mingle with AMP 2025

Calling all teens! Join us for a showcase by teens in AMP, our music production program. Dance, listen, and mingle. Connect with other creative teens interested in music, explore the ICA’s Seaport Studio, and enjoy beverages &… more

Poster titled The Seltzer Factory by La Palomita Productions. Features illustrations of spray cans and text promoting snacks, stories, Q&A, and fun. Background shows a blurred indoor setting.

Wed, Apr 16, 4:30–6:30 PM

Fast Forward Presents… The Seltzer Factory by Paloma Valenzuela

Calling all teens! Join us, Fast Forward teens, for a free night of food, film, and family stories. We will screen The Seltzer Factory by local director and filmmaker, Paloma Valenzuela, and host a Q&A with her… more

A band of five young musicians performs on stage. The drummer is seated behind a blue drum set, while two guitarists, a bassist, and a vocalist stand. A screen in the background displays social media handles. The stage is lit with colorful lights.

Fri, Apr 11, 6–9 PM

Teen Night: From All Angles

Teen Arts Council presents Teen Night. Enjoy a night where teens take over the museum inspired by the exhibitions Portraits from the ICA Collection and Sara Cwynar: Alphabet. Don your most vibrant, colorful attire and get ready… more

A person with long hair stands taking photos of a group of people sitting at a table. The wall behind them features colorful abstract artwork with a tree and various shapes. The people are engaged in crafts or artwork on the table.

Fri, Mar 28, 4:30–6:30 PM

Art Lab After Hours with Fast Forward

Calling all teens! Join us at the Bank of America Art Lab for an exclusive after-hours look into Boston-artist ponnapa prakkamakul’s new mural and interactive art making experience, Playing Together. Explore play through creating your own art… more

A diverse group of people sit in a dimly lit room, attentively watching something out of view. Some hold phones, and a few sit on the floor. The atmosphere appears relaxed and focused.

Fri, Mar 14, 6–8 PM

The Current: Care3

Calling all teens! The ICA Teen Arts Council invites you to come together to create a space of care. We will explore care for self, your communities, and the environment. Happenings Questions or requests for accessibility assistance?… more

a photography studio interior illuminated by pink lights, a man in a black hoodie sits on a black stool posing for a photo a teen adjusts a camera

Sat, Feb 22, 12–5 PM

+1 Art Club: Making a Photo

+1 teen members join Boston-based photographer Tiffany Binger for an afternoon of photography and exploration in the ICA Seaport Studio. Learn the basics of photography in this free workshop for +1 teen members, inspired by ICA exhibition… more

A woman in a long, flowing dress poses for a photo in a purple-lit studio, capturing the essence of teen arts. Another woman in jeans and a long-sleeve shirt snaps the picture with her camera. Greenery decorates the background, adding a natural touch to this creative picture day scene.

Thu, Feb 20, 1–4 PM

ICA Teens Picture Day 2025

Calling all high school students! Join teen photographers from Special Focus: Photography February Break Intensive for ICA Teens Picture Day. Work with a Special Focus photographer to make a creative portrait of yourself! Each session will last… more

A diverse group of people listening attentively in a gallery setting. They are near a wall with an exhibit titled From the Ground Up: Nature and the Man-Made. Some hold drinks. Many appear engaged with the presentation.

Fri, Feb 7, 6–8 PM

Teen Gallery Opening: Lost and Found

Join Teen Exhibitions Program to celebrate the opening of Lost and Found, an exhibition featuring the work of teens across ICA teen programs. Lost and Found explores the theme of nostalgia and reliving childhood through the memories and… more

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