Peabody Essex Museum: February School Vacation Week

Peabody Essex Museum February Vacation Week North Shore Kid Family Events Calend

Native American Artists New England. Peabody Essex Museum during school vacation week celebrates Native American artists from New England. Watch artists at work, take a family tour of Shapeshifting: Transformations in Native American Art and make art of your own!

Daily Activities

Drop-in-Art

11 am–3 pm - Atrium - For families

Family Gallery Exploration

Shapeshifting: Transformations in Native American Art
11 am–noon - Atrium - For families with children ages 5 and up
Tickets available at admissions desk on day of program
A hands-on exploration designed just for families.

Monday, February 20

Artist Demonstration

Woven Quillwork
11 am–3:30 pm |Atrium
Aquinna Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry demonstrates the intricate art of woven quillwork. See how she transforms porcupine quills into works of art.

Performances

Drumming
Noon–12:30 pm and 2–2:30 pm |Atrium
Jonathan Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) performs at PEM followed by a Q&A.

Tuesday, February 21

Artist Demonstration

Woven Quillwork
11 am–3:30 pm |Atrium
Aquinna Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry demonstrates the intricate art of woven quillwork. See how she transforms porcupine quills into works of art.

Wednesday, February 22

Artist Demonstration

Basketry
11:30 am–3:30 pm |Atrium
Theresa Secord (Penobscot) demonstrates the process she has used to make extraordinary baskets for more than 20 years. Winner of several Best of Basketry awards at market shows and fairs across the country, Secord helped found the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance.

Thursday, February 23