“hello I AM” is a peer-curated exhibition of contemporary artworks by New Orleans area teenagers. After issuing a call for art from high school students, the Contemporary Arts Center’s Teen Board, a group of individuals from various high schools in the city, began developing an exhibition inspired by 30 Americans. Responsible for each element of curating the exhibition, the Teen Board selected and organized the works on view; made exhibition and display decisions; and developed the title of the exhibition and the language that surrounds it.