Family and Youth
TCA Application 2025–26
Deadline extended! Applications now due by April 26 at 11:59 pm.
TCA Zinefest at MCA Chicago, December 19, 2022.
Photo: Vivian Zamora
Are you curious about art, museums, and community building? Apply to TCA!
The Teen Creative Agency (TCA) is the MCA’s intensive, creative youth leadership program for Chicago-area teens ages 15–19. Members come from all over Chicagoland. TCA meets weekly at the museum every Saturday from September through June and collaborates on developing creative projects and curating public events. Follow us on Instagram @tcaatmca.
Teen Creative Agency Applicant Criteria:
- 14–18 years of age
- A Chicago-area resident
Know a teen that would be a good fit but may need some assistance applying? Use this referral link to apply!
Funding
Generous support for the Teen Creative Agency is provided by the Dr. Scholl Foundation and Peoples Gas Community Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
