For rising juniors and seniors

The Teen Arts Council (TAC) is the MFA’s leadership development program for Boston-area teens. The TAC offers participants the opportunity to engage with art, culture, and history; develop workplace and team building skills; and learn about a range of professional options and career paths.

• Advise the MFA on engagement strategies for local teens
• Implement programs and events for peers and the general public
• Learn about the arts and cultural sector in the City of Boston by engaging with the city’s other teen programs and cultural institutions
• Must attend a Boston public school and/or live in Boston

Events and Activities

Tours and Workshops

The TAC offers teen-led tours to Boston-area teens coupled with workshops and talks with visiting artists, including contemporary artists such as Amalia Pica and Shinique Smith.

Beyond the Soundcheck/Spoken Art

The TAC hosts performance events that provide the opportunity for Boston-area teens to showcase their music, spoken-word poetry, and dance at the MFA for an audience of their peers, often in response to the Museum’s collections or a topic affecting teens. These events provide teens with a platform for creative expression.

Teen Night

The TAC hosts an event at the MFA to end the school year and begin the summer. Teens are able to experience the MFA in a lively, social gathering. TAC organizes various activities during the evening, including exhibition inspired art-making activities, music by a local teen band or DJ, dancing, food, and socializing with others in the outdoor Courtyard.

How to Apply

The application period for the 2024–25 cycle is over. The application period for 2025–26 opens in February. Please keep an eye out and e-mail teens@mfa.org if you have any questions.