Arts Council Holds Event for Grant Winners
At a reception at the Royall House and Slave Quarters on May 6, 2012, the Medford Arts Council celebrated its 2012 grant award winners.
A dance performance by Kelli Edwards and Sandra Zarotney Keldsen of Dances by Isadora kicked off the festivities. Artwork from 3rd grade students at the Roberts Elementary School was on display as part of the Children’s Art Showcase.
Every year, the Medford Arts Council hosts a reception to honor the groups and individuals bringing arts and cultural programming to our city and developing connections between art, education, commerce and a healthy economy.
Medford resident and artist Jenn DesAutels was singled out for recognition of her work to organize the Children’s Art Showcase in 2011 and 2012. The Arts Council-funded project has brought artwork from the public schools into view at the Meadow Glen Mall, the Royall House, and other locations. State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Paul Donato, and City Councilor Rick Caraviello were on hand to celebrate Medford arts and creativity, along with a large number of grantees and Roberts Elementary School families.
Rep. Donato and Councilor Caraviello presented a key to the city and a citation on behalf of the mayor to Jenn DesAutels for her exemplary work.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the Community Read, West Medford Open Studios, and concerts at Wright’s Pond, as well as dozens of events, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, and the visual arts.
Grant applications for the 2013 funding cycle will be available in September 2012, and will be due on October 15, 2012. Details are available on the Council’s web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org.
Current Medford Arts Council members: Maria Daniels (chair), Amanda Fowler, Sarah Grant, Peter Houk, Alexa Mase, Alice Noble, and Anita Tucker.
State Rep. Paul Donato and City Councilor Rick Caraviello presented a key to the city and a citation on behalf of the Mayor to Jenn DesAutels, second from left, for her work on the Children’s Art Showcase. Also in the picture are Alexa Mase, Medford Arts Council, far left, and May Marquebreuck, CACHE in Medford, far right.
State Sen. Patricia Jehlen and Roberts Elementary School 3rd grader Esterina Lavanga look at a display of artwork, part of the 2012 Children’s Art Showcase funded by the Medford Arts Council.
– Submitted by Chair Maria Daniels