The Art Institute of Chicago
Current Teen Programs
Teen Studio Workshops
Why not combine experiences in the galleries with art-making in the studio? Topics change regularly in these workshops, and students work in a wide variety of media, from traditional to digital. Special exhibitions, including illustration, architecture, and photography, are often highlighted.
Teen Studio


Museology
Museology is an academic honors program for high school students in Chicago Public Schools that takes place at the Art Institute. Students meet weekly with educators, curators, and other museum professionals to gain an insider's perspective on the Art Institute.
Museology


Art and Stories
Art and Stories is organized around the museum's special exhibitions and curatorial departments. Selected 7th and 8th graders explore art and literature and take field trips that emphasize the cultural resources of the city of Chicago.


Teen Lab
Teen Lab is a group of creative high school students who meet after school to make art, learn about works in the Art Institute's collection, and meet the people who work behind the scenes at the museum.
Teen Lab