Program Information

Teen Lab meets after school during the week at the Art Institute. Participants explore the museum, make creative projects inspired by their experiences, have gallery discussions, meet museum staff and artists, and experiment with new ideas and media.

Check out the Teen Programs Facebook Page to see what members of current and past Teen Lab programs have made.

Teen Lab is run in partnership with After School Matters and is currently open to Chicago Public School enrolled students.

After School Matters^® is a nonprofit organization that offers Chicago public high school teens high quality, out-of-school-time opportunities to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. Our hands-on, project-based arts, science, sports, technology, and communications programs are delivered at Chicago public high schools, community locations across the city, and downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts. After School Matters programs are developed and delivered through a network of public and private partnerships, including Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Public Library and a wide range of community organizations.