Creative Kids: Emerging Artists

Schedule

Mon Jul 13 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA

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Program runs Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17, 2026 from 9 am–4 pm.
Register Here: pem.org/events/creative-kids-emerging-artists?date=2026-07-13&time=09:00
Drop-off begins at 8:30 am at PEM’s Main Entrance, with pick-up at 4 pm and late pick-up by 5 pm for an additional fee.
After purchase, a registration form will be sent to your email address. This form needs to be completed by July 12, 2026. Not completing this form will result in your child not being enrolled in the program, without a refund.
We recommend comfortable clothing suitable for movement and art making.
$550 for the week. Catered lunch and snacks, and art supplies, are included. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.
Creative Kids: Emerging Artists will engage students across PEM’s exhibitions and galleries, exploring artistry across time periods and cultures while inspiring students’ creative expressions. From Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, students will be engaged by teaching artists through games, art making, explorations of the museum and writing workshops, in 60-90 minute increments with snack and lunch breaks. Students will be encouraged to respond to their experiences through art and writing, and will celebrate their creations in a family showcase and reception at 4 pm on July 17.
Why Join Creative Kids?
Immerse yourself in art and creativity
Hands-on projects in visual arts, writing and multimedia
Explore PEM’s exhibitions, collections and campus
Collaborate with teaching artists and peers
Celebrate your creations at the Friday family showcase

Creative Kids is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support is provided by Jeffrey P. Beale and Gevelyn R. McCaskill.
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Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St,Salem, Massachusetts, United States

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