Teen Creative Agency at MCA Chicago

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Teen Creative Agency at MCA Chicago 5 teens out to make a change through art, discussion, and good vibes. The Museum of Contemporary Art is our home. Join us!

The Teen Creative Agency (TCA) is a group of 5 artists and thinkers under 21 years old, from around the Chicagoland area. We meet weekly at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago to discuss, explore, and curate contemporary art. We work to build community among youth in Chicago by making the MCA a platform, workshop, laboratory, and performance space for young people. We're always looking to expand our community and meet more passionate people.

Calling all zinesters, independent presses, artists, and creators under the age of 25! The open call for this years TCA ...
10/01/2026

Calling all zinesters, independent presses, artists, and creators under the age of 25! The open call for this years TCA Zine Fest is open, submit by October 16! Follow Teen Creative Agency for more info and the form!

Vend zines, comics, prints, stickers, artist books, and other self-published work at TCA Zinefest 2026: The Power of Prints. You’ll get a full table to display your work, plus promotion through the MCA’s channels. This is a chance to connect with Chicago’s vibrant zine community and showcase your voice in a supportive, creative environment.

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TCA Zine Fest is December 19, 1-5 PM! This edition is organized with support from Zine Mercado and will feature local artists, writers, and publishers under the age of 25! Alongside them, the Teen Creative Agency at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago will host activations inspired by Chicago’s zine culture.

Calling all zinesters, independent presses, artists, and creators under the age of 25! The open call for this years TCA ...
10/01/2026

Calling all zinesters, independent presses, artists, and creators under the age of 25! The open call for this years TCA Zine Fest is open, submit by October 16! Form is in Teen Creative Agency bio.

Vend zines, comics, prints, stickers, artist books, and other self-published work at TCA Zinefest 2026: The Power of Prints. You’ll get a full table to display your work, plus promotion through the MCA’s channels. This is a chance to connect with Chicago’s vibrant zine community and showcase your voice in a supportive, creative environment.

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TCA Zine Fest is December 19, 1-5 PM! This edition is organized with support from Zine Mercado and will feature local artists, writers, and publishers under the age of 25! Alongside them, the Teen Creative Agency at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago will host activations inspired by Chicago’s zine culture.

TCA IS BACK! We have an open call coming out soon so keep am eye out!
09/12/2026

TCA IS BACK! We have an open call coming out soon so keep am eye out!

TCA alumni night is here! Friday july 24, 6-8pm at the MCA Commons, Alumni return to talk about how the MCA shaped their...
07/16/2026

TCA alumni night is here!

Friday july 24, 6-8pm at the MCA Commons,

Alumni return to talk about how the MCA shaped their work, followed by breakout sessions in their practices.

imani Miss Cassy MY FIRST NAME IS TAYLORE-MORGAN✨ will be our guest facilitators!

⭐️ 21MINUS LIVE 💫 curated by the TEEN CREATIVE AGENCY ‼️ is coming to the MCA on 🌟 JUNE 20TH FROM 1-6PM 🌌Come enjoy LIVE...
05/16/2026

⭐️ 21MINUS LIVE 💫 curated by the TEEN CREATIVE AGENCY ‼️ is coming to the MCA on 🌟 JUNE 20TH FROM 1-6PM 🌌

Come enjoy LIVE MUSIC 🎶, DANCE PERFORMANCES 💃, & PERFORMANCE ART 🎭

Tickets are free & do not require any preregistration 🎫

STAY TUNED FOR THE LINEUP DROPPING IN ONE WEEK … 👀👀

Last week we hosted TCA Zine Fest! Thanks to all of our vendors and for sharing your zines with our public!!And thank y...
12/27/2025

Last week we hosted TCA Zine Fest! Thanks to all of our vendors and for sharing your zines with our public!!

And thank you to .uun for your DJ set!

21Minus applications open soon! Keep an eye out for that.

TCA has been hard at work assembling our zines for Zine Fest this Saturday 🫡 We’ve also been prepping decorations and ot...
12/18/2025

TCA has been hard at work assembling our zines for Zine Fest this Saturday 🫡 We’ve also been prepping decorations and other plans to make Zine Fest as cool as possible 🥳

Zine Fest is this Saturday, December 20th from 1-5PM! Come check out some awesome tablers, TCA zines, and stay for the music and fun 🙌

TCA has been working hard wrapping up our group zine projects! This past weekend, we dived into the process of printing ...
12/12/2025

TCA has been working hard wrapping up our group zine projects! This past weekend, we dived into the process of printing 🖨️ and assembly 🖇️!

Come check out TCA’s annual zine fest on Saturday, December 20th from 1-5PM at ! Tune in to check out some incredible prints, music, and community!

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