![]() ![]() “It was an amazing opportunity to meet an artist like Dawoud Bey in person. Here are some reflections from various TAG members on the experience of meeting Dawoud Bey: ![]() Left to Right: Lila, Sreshta, Cris, Kaz, Faith, Charlotte, Gwyneth, Dawoud Bey, Ronan, Mori, Corrina, Nivedita, Smriti, and Lylah. ![]() Bey illustrated the point with program intern Karla Pastrana, encouraging her to bring her relaxed arm more forward for the sake of the shot. He revealed that he only ever accentuated a pose or gesture the person was already doing naturally. Artists in their own right, TAG members were eager to learn about Bey’s thought process as he positioned a model for his portraits. Their work culminates in Teen Night Out, a free teens-only event held in May with DJs, live music performances, art tours, workshops, and art-making activities.īey talked with the teens about his relationship with art and photography when he was their age and how his passion for music as a young man influenced the way he would make art more than 30 years later. The group comes together in weekly meetings from October to May, learning about the behind-the-scenes work of the museum, making art, and leading tours. The program cultivates the voice and leadership of diverse young people who share their passion for the power of art to build community. ![]() Founded in 2007, TAG is an intensive program for high school-aged youth who are interested in learning about themselves and the world through art. ![]()
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