Editorial

Teens Take Over: The Museum

by Bảo Nguyễn and Kalina Gac

A crowd of people hold white batons while some start to hoist a unicorn pinata up

21Minus finale, Jun 16, 2018

Photo: Grace DuVal

In these short videos, TCA members Bảo Nguyễn and Kalina Gac documented the final days of preparation before 21Minus. Know young people who would want to be a part of putting on 21Minus next year? Have them apply by tomorrow, June 23, 2018, or nominate a teen.

Videos are courtesy of the authors.

A TCA member assembles the Keeping Secrets zine. This zine was used to lead 21Minus guests in a scavenger hunt.

TCA members cut colored strips of paper to stuff into unicorn-shaped piñatas. Each of these strips of paper contains a written prompt that directs museumgoers to break museum norms and make new friends.

TCA members cut colored strips of paper to stuff into unicorn-shaped piñatas. Each of these strips of paper contains a written prompt that directs museumgoers to break museum norms and make new friends.

TCA members prepare for the 21Minus finale with a group stretch.

“There will be a schedule on the back of your badge!” TCA co-lead artist Jeremy Kreusch assists in role-play at 21Minus artist and staff meeting.

TCA member Tallulah Cartalucca assembles her soft sculpture, a giant mouth entryway to the MCA’s 4th-floor lobby.

TCA co-lead artist Amina Ross assists in role-play of the 21Minus finale.

TCA member Alexiss Villagomez rehearses the 21Minus finale.

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