Intuiteens

IAM teens

Intuiteens

Intuiteens is a paid summer mentorship program for Chicago teens ages 15–19 from across the city, who come together to explore self-taught art.

IAM welcomes teens to the Museum to experience everything it has to offer. Working with artists and educators, teens develop their creative practice, engage in important conversations about art and activism, explore the Chicago arts community and collaborate with their peers to design art experiences for the public.

Summer 2026 Program Overview

What you will do

— Learn about self-taught art in Chicago

— Collaborate with teens, artists, educators and arts professionals

— Develop art-making skills and expand your creative practice

— Explore Chicago art museums, galleries and more

— Engage in conversations about art and activism

— Explore issues that are important to you

— Become IAM Ambassadors

What you will gain

— A deep understanding of self-taught art

— An awareness of art careers and organizations in Chicago

— Art and design skills

— Experience working in a collaborative environment

— Leadership and project management skills

— A new community of peers

Schedule
— Intuiteens will meet for five weeks starting July 6 through August 5, 2026

— Sessions will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1–5 pm

— Sessions will take place at Intuit Art Museum located at 756 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Commitment
— Attendance at all scheduled sessions is required

— Teens will receive a stipend for their participation and completion of the program.

Eligibility
— You are a teen (ages 15–19) living in Chicago

— You can come to in-person sessions at the Intuit Art Museum

— You don’t need any art experience to join

Application
Applications are due on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Apply

Questions? Email Xo, Intuiteens Lead Facilitator, at Xochitl@art.org

2024 Intui Teens self taught Judith Scott lesson

Intui Teens 2024 Final Presentation copy

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