AGO Youth programs are free and serve youth ages 14-25. Through a social practice lens, AGO youth programs focus on building community, making art, claiming institutional space, creating safe and inclusive spaces for youth, hiring emerging artists, partnering with community organizations and advocating for youth presence, values and culture. Programs combine pedagogy, contemporary art practices, community building and popular culture; ranging from drop-ins to year-long commitments. There are several volunteer opportunities for youth throughout the museum.
Events for Youth
Youth Events
Free After Three Tuesdays: Drew A Blank: Spoken Word and Rap Workshop with Blank Canvas Collective Members
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 4 - 6pm
Over the six-week program, Blank Canvas will engage youth with necessary skills to help navigate creative industries, build community and themselves to find their unique voice.
Youth Events
Free After Three: Kiki Lounge Wednesdays
Wednesdays, January 16 - Feburary 13, 2019 4 - 7pm
Want to learn how to vogue dance from the legendary vogue pioneer Twysted Miyake-Mugler These beginner level workshops will cover the five elements of vogue fem, and end weekly with a ball. The final ball will be performed in Walker Court at the AGO.
Youth Events
Free After Three Thursdays: Risograph Print Jam
Thursdays, January 17 - February 21, 2019 4 - 6 pm
The Risograph is an environmentally friendly printer, which uses soy-based inks to produce unique prints. We’ll be making collaborative zines, posters and collages to print on the spot with the Risograph. Get inspired by our sample library or take a load-off and read some zines!
Youth Events
Free After Three Tuesdays: Drew A Blank: DJ Workshop
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 4 - 6pm
Over the six-week program, Blank Canvas will engage youth with necessary skills to help navigate creative industries, build community and themselves to find their unique voice.
Youth Events
Free After Three Tuesdays: Drew A Blank: Photo Editing
Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 4 - 6pm
Over the six-week program, Blank Canvas will engage youth with necessary skills to help navigate creative industries, build community and themselves to find their unique voice.
Youth Events
Free After Three Tuesdays: Drew A Blank: Panel - Financial Literacy and How to Build a Small Business
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 4 - 6pm
Over the six-week program, Blank Canvas will engage youth with necessary skills to help navigate creative industries, build community and themselves to find their unique voice.
Youth Events
Free After Three: Drew A Blank: Work the Room
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 4 - 6pm
Work The Room is a networking party where young artists have the opportunity to meet and connect with established individuals in the industry from Blank Canvas network.
Youth Events
Kiki Lounge Ball
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6 - 8pm
Join the final Vogue Ball of the season after six-weeks of vogue dancing workshops at the AGO with Toronto’s legendary vogue dancer Twysted Miyake-Mugler. This program was created in partnership with Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance. Everyone welcome!
Youth Events
Let's Talk About Vogue Dancing
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join Seika Boye, AGO’s artist in residence, interview legendary vogue dancer Twysted Miyake-Mugler; who hosted six youth vogue dancing workshops and a ball through the AGO’s Free After Three youth program.
AGO Youth Programs
AGO Youth Programs
Generously supported by
Generously supported by
Robert Harding and Angel Yang
Nancy E.A. Main
With assistance from
With assistance from
The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation
Nordstrom
Education programs at the AGO are supported by endowment funds from the Arthur Lismer Group, The Learning Circle, and the Learning Fund.
Education programs at the AGO are supported by endowment funds from the Arthur Lismer Group, The Learning Circle, and the Learning Fund.