Art Projects Supported by MCC Grant

September 24, 2025 – Malden Public Schools is proud to have received a grant from the Mass Cultural Council to support two different art projects in our K-8 schools over the course of the 2024-2025 school year.

The first part of the grant supported the purchase of 25 ukuleles for use by students at Linden S.T.E.A.M. Academy. Music teacher Emily Wolf uses the ukuleles in her classroom, teaching grade 3 and 4 students how to play the instrument. Playing the ukulele also supports student’s learning to read music, recognize rhythms, and feel comfortable performing.

The second part of the grant supported a mural project, inspired by the art of Malden’s own Frank Stella, completed by art students at the Beebe School. The mural was completed by grade 7 and 8 students in Jess Howard’s art class in the spring of 2025. The grant money was used to purchase materials for the mural such as paint, brushes, and mural panels. The grant money was also used to purchase adaptive art materials, allowing students with disabilities to better participate in art classes.

“We are thankful for the funding provided by the Mass Cultural Council that allowed us to complete these projects,” said Gerard Tannetta, Director of Social Studies and Visual and Performing Arts. “ We are looking forward to the ukuleles and adaptive art supplies being used by students for years to come.”