Join us for PEM’s new weeklong youth arts programs!
PEM is excited to announce the launch of Creative Kids, a new series of weeklong, paid programs for children ages 11–13 during school and summer breaks that aims to inspire students’ creativity while connecting them more deeply to the artistry, science and sense of community offered at PEM. Each program centers on a specific theme. Our first two offerings are Creative Kids: Knowing Nature (April 20–24, 2026) and Creative Kids: Emerging Artists (July 13–17, 2026).
From Monday through Friday, 9 am–4 pm, students will engage in an action-packed program of hands-on art activities and explorations of PEM’s exhibitions and galleries, and create new art inspired by their experiences. Activities will be led by PEM teaching artists and will include games, visual arts activities, museum tours and writing workshops. Catered lunches and snacks are included. Each week will engage a maximum of 16 students.
Why join Creative Kids?
- Immerse yourself in art, nature 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 a Friday family showcase
Creative Kids:
Knowing Nature
For children ages 11–13
Monday, April 20–Friday, April 24, 2026 | 9 am–4 pm
Drop-off begins at 8:30 am, with pick-up at 4 pm and late pick-up by 5 pm for an additional fee.
$650 per student. Includes catered lunch, snacks and art supplies.
Maximum of 16 students.
Sign up now!
Explore our current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive displays in the Art & Nature Center. Students will spend the week exploring themes of the natural world, trekking through the gardens and green spaces on PEM’s campus and making art, writing and multimedia in response to their experiences. PEM teaching artists, staff and visiting artists will also engage students in the creation of an original group multimedia artwork titled Field Studies: Regeneration. The week culminates with a family showcase and reception on April 24.
Creative Kids:
Emerging Artists
Creative Kids: Emerging Artists
For children ages 11–13
Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17, 2026 | 9 am–4 pm
Drop-off begins at 8:30 am, with pick-up at 4 pm and late pick-up by 5 pm for an additional fee.
$650 per student. Includes catered lunch, snacks and supplies.
Maximum of 16 students.
Registration opens soon!
Dive deeper into the PEM collection and explore artistry across time periods and cultures. Students will explore a selection of PEM’s galleries and exhibitions including East India Marine Hall, the Fashion & Design gallery, South Asian art and Native American art. Teaching artists will lead art making, games, writing workshops and more that encourage students to respond to their experiences through art and writing. The week culminates with a family showcase and reception on July 17.
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