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AGO Youth programs are free and serve youth ages 14-25. These 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 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
EVENTS FOR YOUTH
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Youth Events
Distance Dress-Up: Party of 1
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Distance Dress Up invites everyone to dress up in their favourite party outfit, take a selfie of themselves and post on IG using #distancedressup!
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Youth Events
Neighbourhood Walks: Theatre Kidz Made Me Do It with isi bhakomen
Wednesday, March 3, 3 pm
This artist-led virtual video walk is an art student's reflection on the power of education. As isi bhakhomen travels from home to school, they will take the time to recall on precious moments that have impacted their artistic growth. Throughout this excursion, isi hopes to share the wonders of what it's like to be a part of a theatre arts community.
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Neighbourhood Walks: A Tour Around My York Mills Neighbourhood
Wednesday, March 10, 3 pm
AGO Youth Council member Violeta Rodriguez Zurita and her older cousin, Kelly Zurita, lead a revealing walk around York Mills, the only neighborhood they have ever lived in. Demonstrating the class divide that runs through the community, Violeta and Kelly give a tour of the high-rise apartments and the different types of housing in their neighbourhood.
Youth programs
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Representing a diverse group of youth in Toronto, the AGO Youth Council is run by youth ages 15-24 who are interested in art and the relationship between young people and art institutions. Through a lens of social practice, the program focuses on community building, experiential pedagogy, and contemporary art practices working collectively to initiate programming by youth for youth. Collaborations with artists result in exhibitions, public art projects, interventions, large-scale events, drop-in programs, field trips, walking tours and much more.
The AGO is the place to be for youth ages 14 to 25. Free drop in programs run Fall, Winter and Spring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm in Weston Family Learning Centre. Participate in tie dyeing, sticker making, silk screening, skateboard building, mix tape making, movie screenings and break-dancing workshops. No registration or cost required. Follow us on insta at AGOYOUTH for details and up to date info.
Current Youth Program gridlist
SKILLZ SHARE
SKILLZ SHARE: PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 3 pm
Zoe Statiris is a third year student at Ryerson University. She likes to paint, draw, and take long walks on the beach. In her video Zoe makes a papier-mâché butterfly sculpture!
Skillz Share: Organizing Your Bookshelf
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3 pm
A first year student at U of T, Ingrid Wang is a visual artist with a passion for language, art history, and philosophy. In her free time, she enjoys reading classics, making earl grey tea, and keeping her bookshelves neat and tidy. This week Ingrid teaches us how to organize your bookshelf!
Skillz Share: Bullet Journaling
Tuesday June 30, 2020 3 pm
Calvin Pham is currently in his third year at York University, with a double major in Visual Arts and Film Studies. He has experience in fine arts, film making, photography, special effects make-up, and creative coaching.
Skillz Share: How to Write and Record a Song Using Garageband
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3 pm
Sabrina Carrizo Sztainbok is a visual artist and musician. She has been playing in bands since she was fourteen (slobrina, pins and needles, tange and luna li) and has been trying to teach herself how to produce her own music over the years. This week Sabrina teaches us how to write and record a song using Garageband!
Skillz Share: Food Recycling
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3 pm
Celeste Chiguichon is a second year volunteer at the ago youth council. She is a visual artist who loves learning about plants and our relationship to the earth. While finding peace and mindfulness in working with soil/greenery, she hopes to offer a calming practice to ground and grow along side with plant friends.
Skillz Share: How to Juggle
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 3 pm
Izzy Slone is a recent high school grad who loves visual art, fashion and making people smile. She joined the AGO Youth Council this past year and will be attending UofT in the fall. This week Izzy teaches us how to juggle!
Skillz Share: Make a Scrapwich
Wednesday May 20, 3 pm
Adam Bovoletis has a passion for laughin'. He's made a bunch of art, co-founded Insomniac Film Festival, has been a proud member of the Youth Council for the past four years, and likes to write in third person. This week he teaches us how to build a ‘scrapwich’ a sandwich with whatever is in your fridge!
Skillz Share: How to Poach an Egg
Wednesday May 13, 3 pm
Watch AGO Youth Council member Tennesse Jones teach you how to poach an egg.
Skillz Share: How to Cut Your Bangs!
Wednesday May 6, 3pm
Nara Wrigglesworth is not a hairdresser, she would like to work in a community based arts practice, or move to California, or both. Currently she is watching a lot of movies and talking about them on a podcast (Is It Wack?), she is also trying to get better at making music. This week Nara teaches us how to cut your bangs!
Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Generously supported by
Generously supported by
The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation
Nancy E.A. Main