Meet the Teens!
The Kemper Teen Arts Council is a youth development program for Kansas City-area teens, in both Kansas and Missouri. A competitively selected group of up to fifteen teen leaders with a shared passion for the arts work with Museum Education staff to develop and manage teen programs for Kemper Museum. Over the course of the year, based on the evolution of the group, they create teen-focused events, attend workshops with local artists, participate in projects related to museum exhibitions, take part in leadership building opportunities, and plan collaborative community projects.
Teen Arts Council Members!
Teen Arts Council Members!
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Laci
JUNIOR - Lee’s Summit North High School
“Hi! My name is Laci. I’m an 11th grader at Lee’s Summit North. This is my second season with TAC at Kemper. I love planning the teen-led events and working with the other teens. In my free time I like to read, nap, and cook. My favorite colors are dark green and red. I hope to attend Howard in Washington, DC to study English. I’m so excited for this year.”
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Paige
SENIOR - Shawnee Mission East
“Hi! I’m Paige Bean. I can’t wait for my second year on the council. I love planning events and working with the team. Some other things I <3 to do are take photos, hangout with my friends, and learn new things. This is my Senior year at Shawnee Mission East and I hope to study filmmaking!”
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Sarah
JUNIOR - Lee’s Summit High School
“Hi! I’m Sarah Fernandez, and this is my second year on the Teen Arts Councli. I’m a Junior at Lee’s Summit High School. I’m also involved with theatre (crew and cast), wrestling, and IBCP. I also really enjoy music and poetry.”
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Gré
JUNIOR - Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
“Hello! I’m Gré! This is my second year on the Teen Arts Council. I knit and crochet, and draw - especially in pastels. While not arting, I am either reading or watching Doctor Who.”
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Malea
SENIOR - Holden High School
“Hi everyone, My name is Malea! This is my second year on the council, and I’m super excited! I love many different kinds of art, but I’m most passionate about painting, drawing, and music. I love metalcore and symphonic metal, and going to concerts is one of my favorite things!”
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Molly
SENIOR - Staley High School
“Hello! My name is Molly, and this is my second year at Kemper. I’m a senior at Staley and in my free time, I love to crochet, knit, and write for my blog. Art will always be integral to my world view, and if I had to pick a favorite Kemper piece, I would choose “I am loved” by Elizabeth Layton.”
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Shireen
SENIOR - Sumner Academy
“Hello! My name is Shireen and I am a current Senior at Sumner Academy. My hobbies include oil painting, crocheting, and watching reality TV. My favorite thing to do is chill with my cat, Kali!”
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Arielle
SENIOR - Olathe North High School
“Hey! I’m Arielle Li, a senior at Olathe North, and I’m a returning member of the TAC. As a dancer, musician, and writer, I understand that art comes in all forms and I want to share that with you all! Can’t wait for another amazing year! :)”
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Olivia
JUNIOR - Blue Valley High School
“Hey, I’m Olivia! This is my first year on the Kemper TAC, and I can’t wait! I love working with mediums like colored pencil, charcoal, and alcohol marker, as well as being in my school’s band. Catch me on any given day and I’ll probably be drawing, practicing my 3 instruments, or reading with chill lofi playing in the background.”
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Mukta
SENIOR - Blue Valley West High School
“Hi! I’m Mukta, I’m a senior at Blue Valley West! I love to draw and paint. My favorite things are pink, my friends, and musicals!”
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Coco
SOPHOMORE - Lincoln College Prep
“Hello, my name is Coco! This is my first year at Kemper Art Museum. I like sketching, linework, and oil pastels. I like reading, writing, and obviously: drawing. I have 4 chickens, and love them all somewhat equally. Goose is my favorite. My go-to snack is anything sweet or salty. I dislike pineapple on pizza, but I enjoy goldfish dipped in strawberry apple sauce. I wish I could sew/knit/crochet.”
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Vini
JUNIOR - Blue Springs High School
“Hi! I’m Vini, a Junior from Blue Springs High School! I love animation and drawing in grayscale. My favorite things are running, spearing, and playing Roblox!”
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Micah
SOPHOMORE - Lincoln College Prep
“Hi! My name is Micah. I’m a Sophomore at Lincoln College Prep. I like to read and cook. My favorite things are shopping, hanging out with friends, Hamilton, and photography. I play 2 instruments, my favorite show/movie is 10 Things I Hate About You, Grey’s Anatomy, and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.”
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Zoe
SOPHOMORE - Park Hill South High School
“Hi I’m Zoe! I’m currently a Sophomore at Park Hill South! Some of my favorite things include playing tennis, playing the violin, and embroidery!”
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Grace
SENIOR - Blue Valley West High School
“Hi! I’m Grace, I am a Senior at Blue Valley West. I love poetry and performance. My favorite things are singing, karaoke, making mood boards, and taking naps.”