Creative Kids: Emerging Artists (Ages 11-13) - At Peabody Essex Museum
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 07/17/2026
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.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
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
Know before you go
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.
Financial aid is available for Creative Kids. Please click here to apply.
Location:
Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, United States
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
07/17/2026
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price:
$550 for the week. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.
Ages
TeenagersWeb Service