TCA Application 2026–27
March 21, 2026 - April 25, 2026
The application form will be available in the spring.
Are you curious about art, museums, and community building? Apply to TCA!
The Teen Creative Agency (TCA) is the MCA’s intensive, creative youth leadership program for Chicago-area teens ages 15–19. Members come from all over Chicagoland. TCA meets weekly at the museum every Saturday from September through June and collaborates on developing creative projects and curating public events.
Follow us on Instagram @tcaatmca.
Teen Creative Agency Applicant Criteria:
- 14–18 years of age
- A Chicago-area resident
Know a teen that would be a good fit but may need some assistance applying? Use this referral link to apply! (Available in spring 2026)
Funding
Generous support for the Teen Creative Agency is provided by the Dr. Scholl Foundation and Peoples Gas Community Fund. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
Major support for Learning programs at the MCA is provided by Crown Family Philanthropies and Carol Prins and John Hart/The Jessica Fund.
Additional generous support is provided by the Friends of Edwin A. Bergman Fund, the Hulda B. & Maurice L. Rothschild Foundation, Diane Kahan, The Marshall Frankel Foundation, and The William Randolph Hearst Foundations.
