The Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers (MoCAT) will feature interactive exhibits at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, celebrating youth culture through installations designed by high school students. Led by juniors and seniors from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, MoCAT aims to redefine perceptions of teenagers by providing them with a platform to express themselves and engage the public in meaningful ways. Exhibits will allow guests to recreate teenage experiences, from graffiti on bathroom stalls to redesigning bedrooms, showcasing the power of youth voices in shaping cultural narratives.
Oftentimes, you don't really find organizations where the youth is running it. It's nice to have like this space to redefine perceptions of teenagers, and to showcase diverse voices that shape today's experiences.
One playful project featured a life-sized Jenga game with 21st century teenage challenges written on each block, allowing students to both have fun and engage with important societal issues.
MoCAT aims to provide a platform for teenagers to express themselves and redefine how society views their experiences, engaging them in authentic and collaborative projects.
The upcoming installations at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will replicate spaces like a bedroom, a classroom, and a public restroom, aiming to evoke nostalgia and reflection in all visitors.
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