Teen Creative Agency

A paid cultural leadership program at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago where Chicago-area teens use contemporary art to address issues they care about. Members meet at the museum every Saturday from September through June, building collaboration skills and developing projects and public events with two Lead Artists. The group curates 21Minus, an annual showcase of teen creativity, and members receive a monthly stipend. The current call lists ages 14 to 18.

Offered by Museum of Contemporary Art. Internship for high school students in Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Illinois.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Teen Creative Agency

When is the Teen Creative Agency deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Teen Creative Agency free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Teen Creative Agency?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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