Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Join us for music, free snacks, free zines, free buttons, free admission (for 18 and under), and more! December 17, 2PM - 4PM! The Teen Creative Agency at the MCA is celebrating 11 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork, activism, and social practice of Chicago-area youth, as captured in zine form. Members come together at the MCA from all over the Chicagoland area to meet and engage with contemporary artists and their work. TCA collaboratively creates public responses to relevant contemporary issues and highlights teen ideas and perspectives in the museum space. In doing so, TCA builds relationships alongside other cultural institutions, organizations, and professionals in Chicago’s vibrant art scene. For this year’s Zine Fest, we are excited to welcome our community partners to our celebration. Special thanks to the following: @chuquimarca.projects @broadwayyouthcenter @zinemercado (@oscararriola & More! This event is curated and produced by members of the Teen Creative Agency—a group of young people ages 15 to 19 from all over the Chicagoland area who meet weekly at the museum to view and engage with contemporary artists and their work, guided by Lead Artists Olive Stefanski and Miguel Limon. TCA is assisted by Ahmad Bracey, Manager of School, Youth, and Communities.