Gallery Teen ●

: A steering committee of high schoolers handles everything from calls for entry to physical curation, gaining firsthand experience in the business side of art. Local & Regional Opportunities

Not all galleries require a physical building. Teen Art Gallery (TAG) , founded by 17-year-old Audrey Banks, operates as a nomadic collective that mounts semi-annual shows featuring peer-selected work. gallery teen

Every three years, the National Portrait Gallery hosts the , inviting students ages 13–17 to submit original digital photography. This initiative is unique because it is "for teens, by teens"—managed and juried by the museum’s own Teen Museum Council . : A steering committee of high schoolers handles

Being featured in a gallery at a young age does more than boost a resume. Programs like help students move beyond biography to find personal stories in history. It fosters a sense of agency, allowing teens to "honor the experiences and perspectives" that are often underrepresented in traditional institutions. Every three years, the National Portrait Gallery hosts