For Kids & Families
School Vacation Week (continues)
Sounding Off: Explore art and movement through the work of Nick Cave
Included with museum admission
Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 10am
Location: Peabody Essex Museum
DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
Channeling Nick Cave
10 am-2:30 pm | Atrium
Sketch a Soundsuit and then use a variety of fun materials to contribute to a life-sized one using Nick Cave for inspiration.
Kaleidoscope Wallpaper
10 am-2:30 pm | Atrium
Check out the colorful patterned wallpaper created by Nick Cave. Then use paper cutouts to make your own kaleidoscopic wallpaper to take home.
MaKey MaKey
10 am-2:30 pm | Atrium
Try out this cool invention that turns everyday objects like bananas and Play-doh into musical instruments.
FAMILY GALLERY TOUR
Gallery Gallop
11:30 am-noon | meet at information desk
For families with children ages 5 and up
Tickets available at information desk on day of tour
Learn how to dance to the artwork on this one-of-a-kind family tour.
PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP
Activating Objects with Dance
1-3 pm | Atrium
Monkey House shows us how to activate everyday objects with dance.
DROP-IN ACTIVITY
Essex Street Clowning Parade
3 pm | meet outside PEM's front entrance
Everyone is welcome to take part in our big parade. Wear the costume you created earlier in the week or bring something from home.
PEM/PM EVENING PARTY
Free Form
6:30-9:30 pm | FREE. Donations accepted for The One Fund Boston in honor of Marathon victims
Artist Nick Cave joins us in a celebration of category-bending artwork, dance and performance art. Indulge in culinary samples, libations and art-making activities. Cash bar. Refreshments available for purchase in the Atrium Café.
School Vacation Week is a 3 day event happening Tuesday, April 16, Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Made possible by the Lowell Institute
