Youth Programs

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.

AGO Youth Drop-ins and Events

The AGO is the place to be for youth ages 14 to 25. Free drop in programs run in Fall, Winter and Spring in the 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.

Courses & Workshops for Youth

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Past Youth programs

Youth Council

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.

Inner Space

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Youth Events

Bossy Bootcamp: Krump Edition

Wednesdays, February 11 - March 11, 4-5:30pm

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Hands creating a fibre art and textile artwork

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Rebel Youth Quilting Lab

Wednesdays in January, 4-5:30pm

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Open Studio with Artist in Residence Maru Aponte

June 4, 2025, 4-7pm

Join Artist in Residence Maru Aponte for an open studio event, followed by a chance to relax and share your own art practice.

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Museum Skillz

Wednesdays, April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 4-5:30 pm

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TogetherButDifferent: 2v2 Hip-Hop Dance Battle

Friday, February 21, 6–9 pm, 2025

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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

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MISEDUCATION: Hip-Hop Dance with TBD Crew

Wednesdays, January 15 – February 19, 4–6:30 pm

Drop in and dance!

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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,&nbsp

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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

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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.

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