Contemporary Art Museum celebrates 30 years of teen art in ‘We Found Ourselves Here’

Thirty years ago, a group of St. Louis teens walked into the Forum of Contemporary Art, sparking youth programs that have since reached more than 30,000 young people. Now the Contemporary Art Museum, a new exhibit, “We Found Ourselves Here: 30 Years of Teens Making Art,” looks back on that legacy and showcases new works by emerging artists in St. Louis. We talk with Roseann Weiss, founder of one of the early teen programs, Juan William Chavez, artist and former teen program participant, and CAM education manager Miriam Ruiz. The exhibit is on display until Feb. 8, 2026.