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21MINUS!

TCA, a collective of youth from across Chicago, builds community through public programs that challenge institutional and social norms. We use the platform of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, disrupting space both within and outside the institution, to encourage inclusivity, empathy, and the redistribution of power. TCA is a paid cultural leadership program for Chicagoland youth ages 14 to-19- years- old. Applications for the Agency are open now at mcachicago.org/tca.

LIVE SCHEDULE

Throughout the day, Enjoy a full schedule of workshops, performances, and interactive moments led by Chicago youth. Live events will be happening on both Instagram Live [link to TCA IG] and Zoom [zoom webinar link].

Noon12:00– - 12:45 Launch!:

Kick off the afternoon with a chill, fun [set by DJ Fusion](ZOOM LINK TK). Zoom webinar

12:15–- 12:45 Artist Convo: Mossy Tooth and Roach Cottage. Learn to make seed bombs while talking about the environment and social justice.

[Join on IG live]

12:45– - 1:15 TACO bands*: Horsegirl

Watch on [Zoom webinar] or [IG live].

1:15– - 2:00 Workshop: Theater of the Oppressed:

Create visual interpretations of what freedom means to you using activities and strategies based on Augusto Boal's revolutionary theatrical techniques. Facilitated by Vanessa Rivera. [Zoom webinar, 15 pre-registered]

1:30 - 2:00 Artist Convo: Dale! Dale! Learn to make a pinata while talking about inequality and neighborhood pride.

[Join on IG live]

2:00– -2:30 TACO bands: Neptune’s Core

Watch on [Zoom webinar] or [IG live].

2:30– - 3:00 Against all Odds

Watch a: performance by Mya Cavner, followed by an interviewby interview with Imani Joseph.

[Zoom webinar or IG live?]

3:00–- 3:30 TACO bands: Mock Nine

Watch on [Zoom webinar] or [IG live]

3:30– - 4:00 Cult Classic:

In this live figure -drawing workshop, draw the space around the model, rather than the model themself. Through facilitated prompts and conversation, consider when and how individuals have control over their bodies in art history and contemporary life. Facilitated by TCA.

[participate on Zoom meeting]

4:00– - 4:30 TACO bands: Joe Power

Watch on [Zoom webinar] or [IG live].

4:45 - 5:00 Finale

Participate in a cathartic virtual ritual that can be done from home with whatever you have available. Details will be announced closer to the event.

Participate on [Zoom webinar] or [IG live]

  • Bands curated by Teen Artists Creative Oasis (TACO)

Zines

  • Check out a library of youth publications. Read and download zines, comics, and coloring pages from our library of youth publications, including:
  • Doodles by Eva, : Coloring pages for relaxation and reflection
  • Inside the Minds of an Expressive Youth, : A zine about youth fashion in Chicago
  • Escapism, : A comic about creative expression
  • Vortex, : A Green Age comic book about a superhero who uses his power to clean the Earth
  • “L”evated Transportation, : A zine about daily life on the CTA
  • $elf $ufficiency and Power, : A youth’s guide to financial literacy
  • Different Reality, Same World,d: A series of posters and stickers about tolerance, religion, self-image, and addiction
  • Blossoming,: A zine about growing up

Curatorial Credit

21Minus is curated and produced by Teen Creative Agency members: Alex Gallegos, Angelina Cofer, Ari Antos, Ari Karafiol, Chance Marks, Diego Lucero, Edana Lynch, Elvis Hernandez, Fiona Lyons-Carlson, Isaiah Robinson, Noé Nelli, Zoe Haralambidis, Daniel Brito-Virto, Ell Avila, Graham Webster, Hisham Kysia, Imani Joseph, Laila Latta, Martin Kong, Nina Cleofe, Okicize Beauvais, Salvador Patron, Sophia Morris, Van Gavia, and Vivan Zamora.

The TCA is supported by With support from Lead Artists Jory Drew and Olive Stefanski, Lead Artists; Learning Coordinator Emily Gallaugher, Learning Coordinator; Grace Needlman, Manager of Youth and Family Programs; Grace Needlman, and a cross-departmental team of MCA staff.

ONGOING INTERACTIVE PROJECTS

Click these links to participate in hands-on projects anytime throughout the day.

[Dale! Dale!](LINK TO IG TK)

Make a pinata and hang it outside to bring positivity to your neighborhood in this city-wide intervention. This project is especially interested in encouraging pinata-making in BIPOC neighborhoods.

[link to IG]

[Mossy Tooth](LINK TO PROJECT PAGE TK)

Learn how to make seed bombs while talking about environmental racism and justice.

[link to project page]

[The Pledge](LINK TO PROJECT PAGE TK)

Uplift your core values by creating a personal flag. Contribute your flag to a collective collage and , amplifying the personal commitment and mission of Chicagoland youth. [link to project page]

[Setting Your Ass on Fire](LINK TO PROECT PAGE TK)

Creativity can spring from destruction. Reenergize your creative spirit by participating in collaborative prompts based on the cycle of destruction and creation. [link to project page]

Participate in a collaborative drawing project on IG stories on June 13.. [link to TCA IG]

[Roach Cottage](LINK TO PODCAST TK)

Participate in a conversation about infestation, colonization, and cockroaches. How are we connected by the places we inhabit? What does it mean to claim space?

[Listen to the podcast]

[Party for One](LINK TO SIGN UP FOR PARTY KIT)

Participate in a short, fun virtual scavenger hunt and receive a personal party kit with items from the hunt in the mail. Happening All Day.

[sign up to get a party kit in the mail]