Teen poetry reading at Teen Zine Festival.
Courtesy of ICA SF.
Teens screen-printing at SF Art Week party at ICA SF.
Courtesy of Drew Altizer.
Teens exhibiting artwork at Teen Zine Festival.
Courtesy of ICA SF.
Find your pathway in art, arts leadership, and creative practice
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.
The ultimate goal of the Teen Program is to educate young artists from all over the Bay on the importance of contemporary art today, giving them the tools to both engage with and make art in a thoughtful way, as well as to empower them to share their creative voice with the world.
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.
Who? The ICA SF Teen Program is open to students ages 15-18 living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Any level of experience with art is welcome… from none to tons!
What? Guided in part by the exhibitions on view, the Teen Program cohort will 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.
When and Where? The 2025-2026 Teen Program cohort will meet once a week at ICA SF (345 Montgomery St., San Francisco), spanning from Fall 2025-Spring 2026.
Questions? Email education@icasanfrancisco.org