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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
Youth Events
Museum Skillz
Wednesdays, April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 4-5:30 pm
Learn about different professions within the world of museums from special AGO experts working in the field, including archivists, conservators, writers, and more.
Youth Events
The Sea is a House: Workshops by Artist in Residence
May 14, 21, 28 - June 4, 2025
The Sea is a House
COURSES FOR YOUTH
PAST EVENTS youth
PAST EVENTS
Youth Events
Youth Tour | THE CULTURE with Julie Crooks
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Calling all youth aged 14–25, join us in the Education Commons for a guided tour of the Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Centu
Youth Events
MISEDUCATION: Hip-Hop Dance with TBD Crew
Wednesdays, January 15 – February 19, 4–6:30 pm
Drop in and dance!
Youth Events
RISE UP TAMBAYAN: A Conversation Space for Filipinx Youth
Wednesday December 11, 5:30 - 7 PM
Filipinx/o/a youth, aged 13–30, are invited to RISE UP TAMBAYAN, facilitated by Dee de Lara, Natalie Matias, and others from RISE, for open conversation and connection. Tambayan, 
Youth Events
Youth Tour | Pacita Abad
Wednesday December 4, 5:30 -6:30 pm, 2024
Calling all youth ages 14-25 to join us in the education commons for a guided tour of the Pacita Abad exhibition with Renée va
Youth Events
Textile Art as Reclamation
November 6, 13, 20, 27 - December 4, 11
Learn different textile art-making skills such as weaving, screen printing, and sewing with a waste-conscious approach from local textile artist Norwin Anne.
Youth Events
AGO Friday Nights: House Dance Battle with Funky Facilitators and Warehouse Jacks
This event is Cancelled
The Warehouse Jacks in collaboration with Funky Facilitators will be hosting a 1V1 house Dance Battle where competitors will compete in a preliminary round into a top 16 tournament sty
Youth Events
CANCELLED | Youth Dance Workshop: Punking, Whacking, Waacking
This event has been cancelled
Join us for weekly drop-in punking, whacking, waacking dance workshops with Iced Misto. Originating in LA’s LGBTQ+ club scene, Punking/Waacking gained fame on the iconic Soul Train.
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 in 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 Instagram at @AGOYouth for details and updates.
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