Malden Calling On Local Teenagers To Show Their Artistic Skill And Cultural Knowledge With Contest

MALDEN, MA — Local teenagers are being asked to put their artistic skills and cultural knowledge on display with the fifth annual Teen Perspectives Contest from the Immigrant Learning Center.

The ILC is asking interested high school students from Malden, Medford, or Everett to submit original art works or essays based on the theme “How Immigration Benefits My Community.” According to the ILC, submission deadline for the contest is Monday, Feb. 9. Cash prizes of up to $300 will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. Honorable mentions will also be recognized and awarded. Winners will be announced by Monday, March 23. An award ceremony for the winners is slated for Wednesday, April 15 at Malden High School on 77 Salem St.

"The Immigrant Learning Center has been a generous partner to Malden High School. They have become an annual tradition within our school through their Teen Perspectives Contest,” Director of History and the Arts at Malden Public Schools Gerard Tannetta said in a statement. “Our students participate through essay writing, art projects, and videos. As the most diverse high school in the state of Massachusetts, Malden is always looking for ways to honor our students' diverse cultures and identities. The Teen Perspectives Contests allows our students to tell their stories through their lens and provides a wonderful opportunity to amplify their voice."

The Immigrant Learning Center is a nonprofit organization headquartered at 442 Main St. It offers a free English speaking, reading, writing, listening, and grammar program as well as preparation courses for the country’s citizenship exam process.

This year’s Teen Perspectives Contest is funded through a grant from the Malden Cultural Council.

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