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 Brown
JUNIOR - Lee’s Summit North High School
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Paige Bean
SENIOR - Shawnee Mission East
“Hey! My name is Paige Bean and I am a junior at Shawnee Mission East. Within school I am involved in student council as our student body vice president & one of the assistant photo editors on our newspaper. This is my first year on the TAC and I cannot wait to start planning events & working with the museum space!”
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Sarah Fernandez
JUNIOR - Lee’s Summit High School
“Hi, hello! My name is Sarah, I’m a sophomore at Lee’s Summit High School. This is my first year on the Teen Arts Council. I’m currently involved in Spanish Club, ensemble and costume crew for my school’s musical, and Art Club! I also enjoy theatre, poetry, activism, all sorts of art, and listening to music.”
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Gré Adams
JUNIOR - Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
“Hi, I'm Gré (they/them.) I knit and crochet, I also draw and paint. When I'm not doing art, I'm probably reading, or watching doctor who.”
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Malea Brewington
SENIOR - Holden High School
“I’m very passionate about art, my favorite mediums to work in are acrylic paint and any sort of pencil sketching. I also love all types of music, but my favorite genres are metalcore and symphonic metal. Music has always been a huge inspiration for me! I’m very interested in politics and government, and how art and art activism have impacted government and legislation.”
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Molly P. Watts
SENIOR - Staley High School
“Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a current junior at Staley High School, and this is my first year in the TAC! In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, reading, watching baking shows, and cuddling with my cat. My favorite piece at Kemper is Dog ,1966, by Wayne Thiebaud”
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Shireen Sadeghi
SENIOR - Sumner Academy
“Hello!! My name is Shireen and I'm a current Junior at Sumner Academy as well as a returning member of the TAC! During my free time I love to paint, crochet, and binge reality TV. I'm inspired by contemporary art and love frequenting different museums.”
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Arielle Li
SENIOR - Olathe North High School
“Hello! My name is Arielle Li and I'm a Junior at Olathe North. This is my first year on the council and I am so excited to be part of it! Outside of the TAC, I am a dancer, writer, and STEM enthusiast. The Kemper Museum is amazing and I can't wait for all the great experiences to come!”