Courtesy of ICA SF
Courtesy of ICA SF.
Courtesy of ICA SF
Our 2025-2026 ICA SF Teen Program will offer a bespoke educational program drawing upon the core values of ICA SF, highlighting cultural and artistic legacies of the Bay Area and exploring the themes of the exhibitions on view between Fall 2025, and Spring 2026.
Students will join weekly sessions led by museum educators, participating in a balance between discussions and hands-on processes to learn more about art exhibitions, contemporary art and artists, community-building, and different pathways to creative careers and arts leadership. The program will culminate in the Spring with a Teen Showcase, planned by the participating cohort, to exhibit their creative output made over the course of the program.
Stay tuned for the next round of applications opening this summer!
Funding support for our Teen Program is generously provided by the Foundation for Quality Housing Opportunities.
Since we moved into our Downtown space in October 2024, ICA SF has welcomed 232 students from 11 schools, ranging from preschoolers to college students. ICA SF staff offers guided tours for schools, organizations, and groups of all ages.
Hear what teachers and students are saying about their visits:
“It’s fantastic to have a space where my high school students can interact so intimately with contemporary art pieces with the support of museum staff.”
“The students’ up close and personal experience with the art was powerful. They were riveted by the lessons and the background information—it was just the right level for them.”
“I really appreciate how kind and welcoming you were to me and my peers. Talking to you made me want to work at a museum.”
Courtesy of ICA SF
Courtesy of ICA SF
Photo by Race Dillon
In 2024, over 400 kids and families visited ICA SF for free coloring pages, workshops, and art activities inspired by our current exhibitions. Programming partners have included the Museum of the African Diaspora and the San Francisco Public Library.
In 2023, approximately 800 kids participated in Children’s Studio with their families. ICA SF partnered with SFUSD and elementary level visual art teachers to develop activities inspired by our exhibitions on view, and partnered with Enterprise for Youth to hire high school interns to teach and facilitate.
Programs
K-12 / Special Event