Programs

Teens of all skill levels and interests! Get paid to be creative, build career skills, and connect with community. Gain experience with media production, music production, film, digital photography, and more. Or join one of our leadership programs to create exciting opportunities and experiences for other teens.
A group of people is filming in an industrial setting. Three individuals sit in chairs facing the cameras, with two people operating the cameras. Bright studio lights illuminate the scene. The background features a textured concrete wall.
A teen wearing a hoodie stands in a studio while being filmed. They appear on a monitor in the foreground, displaying video details. The studio, dedicated to arts education, boasts a plain background and professional lighting equipment.

Fast Forward

Wed, Oct 21 – Wed, May 5
meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 4–7 PM; plus on Thu, Apr 29, 2026, 5–9 PM

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In a dimly lit studio, a group of teens focuses on arts education through photography, capturing images of a person sitting against a wall. With the bright light illuminating the subject, each teen positions themselves at different angles to perfect their photo.

Photography Collective

Tue, Oct 20 – Tue, May 4
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–7 PM; plus on Thu, Apr 29, 2026, 5–9 PM

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A diverse group of thirteen young people pose together indoors, dressed in white tops and blue jeans. Most are smiling and making peace signs. They are in a bright, modern room that is a gallery displaying artwork by other teens.

Teen Exhibitions Program

Tue, Sep 15 – Tue, Jun 8
meets Tuesdays, 4:30–7 PM; plus additional dates listed on application

Three young people in tie-dye shirts, members of the Teen Arts Council, stand behind a table with laptops and flyers, smiling and posing in front of a colorful work of art.

Teen Arts Council

Thu, Sep 10 – Thu, May 20
meets Thursdays, 4:30–7 PM; plus additional dates listed on application

Three teens stand inside the ICA's lobby, each wearing black shirts and holding cameras. They smile for the photo, with one flashing a peace sign. Bright lights and modern architecture hint at a vibrant teen night in the background.

Teen Digital Cooperative

None scheduled right now, but check back soon.

A person performs on stage in a dimly lit room, with an audience seated in silhouettes. A projector displays a car on a screen. Equipment and a DJ are set up nearby, and the lighting casts a blue-purple hue.

AMP: Music Production April Break Intensive

None scheduled right now, but check back soon.

Two young people take a photo of a dark-skinned bald man sitting in front of a photo backdrop.

Special Focus: Photography February Break Intensive

None scheduled right now, but check back soon.

+1 Teen Membership

What is +1?

  • A free ICA membership program for youth 0-18
  • As members, kids and teens 18 and under who are +1 members can visit the ICA for free anytime and also invite a guest (their +1) for free!
  • Youth 0-12 can join as a +1 Youth member. Teens 13-18 can join as a +1 Teen member.

What are the Benefits?

  • Upon joining, new members will receive a digital membership card and a special welcome gift on their first visit.
  • Advance access to tickets during member presales.
  • +1 members will receive tailored e-communications with information about free Teen Arts courses, Teen Nights, Play Dates, and other opportunities for education and engagement.
  • +1 membership grows with you. Participants will retain their membership status until they turn 19.

Become A Member of The ICA For Free!

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Question?
Please email us at plus1@icaboston.org
Sign up now at icaboston.org/plus1

For more information on how to manage your account follow here for the icaboston main site