Dalton Sherman gives a speech as the keynote speaker for an back-to-school convocation in front of 17,000 people. His delivery is rousing and powerful asking teachers to believe in youths, inspire students, and help them achieve their goals no matter where they are from.

We no longer have phone or fax contact, but e-mail remains the best way to get in touch with us. You can do so via our contact page.

Youth A.C.T. would like to thank Healthy Malden for supporting our mission and helping out with all our events.

Health is a complicated topic. Many factors contribute to being overweight and obese. Sugar, however, is one of the worst substances for your body. Robert H. Lustin, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage the sugary foods cause. He argues that too much fructose and not enough fiber are large cornerstones of the obesity epidemic.

Kiran Bir Sethi teaches kids in India life’s most valuable lesson: “I can.” She empowers youth to take on local issues, lead other young people, and educate their parents.

An unassuming wall that sits beneath the MBTA overpass on the corner of Pleasant and Summer Street in Malden may soon become a work of art.

Last Thursday night, residents of Malden in conjunction with The Art Connection and Youth A.C.T. (Action, Coalition, Trust) held an input meeting at the Malden Senior Center to brainstorm themes and develop a design for an upcoming city project to create a community mural. The New England Foundation for the Arts is funding the program.

“This is another in a series of artistic endeavors that the city and the Office of Mayor Richard C. Howard have supported in recent years,” said Deborah A. Burke, project director for Economic Development for the city of Malden. “The Mayor sees great value in embracing the arts as an economic engine that spurs community revitalization efforts.”

Read more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/malden/homepage/x1365715921/Mural-project-promotes-art-for-all

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Press Release

Gallery at Elm Street
First Parish in Malden and Saugus
Unitarian Universalist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2009

Gallery at Elm Street presents works
from the Urban Art Competition;
reception for the artists on Oct. 11

The Gallery at Elm Street, located at the First Parish in Malden and Saugus, presents works by 28 youth from last summer’s Urban Art Competition, sponsored by Youth A.C.T. The exhibition is on view on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sundays from noon – 2 p.m.; and by appointment through November. A reception for the young artists is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, from 2 – 5 p.m.

Participating youth from Malden are Cristain Martinez, Jacqueline Bouley, Nicolette Timmins, Nathaniel Coulange, Thi Nguyen, Kathleen Knox, Harris Zhao, Jesse Bouley, Grace Cappuccio, Jessica Ma, Anthony Knox, and Jonathan Silva.

Everett youth are Mai Ly Nugyen, Brandon Phan, David Nguyen, Alex Gabrielli, Nguyen Le, Jenny Thang, Betty Ho, Mary Tran, Anna Nguyen, David Zorrilla, and Ghali Armira.
Other participants are Sandy Chan, Boston; Mahima Karki, Arogya Khadka, and David Huang, Somerville; and Stephenson Kim, Medford.

The Urban Art Competition enables local youth artists to come out and express their skills in public. The competition provides the opportunity for artists to showcase their work and to be recognized. The event took place at Lincoln Commons in Malden last July.

Sponsors are Asian Spectrum, Inc.; First Parish in Malden and Saugus; Friends of Oak Grove; Cambridge Health Alliance; Healthy Malden; YWCA, Malden; Kevin Duffy, Malden School Committee; Malden Cable Access Television (MATV); Chinese Culture Connection; American Red Cross of Mass. Bay; and Youth A.C.T.

Youth A.C.T. (action, coalition, trust) is a Malden-based, youth-led organization that addresses public issues through innovative and collaborative approaches. The group celebrates diversity and youth leadership, uniting to promote peace, justice, health, and green space.

The First Parish is a Unitarian Universalist congregation serving Malden, Everett, Saugus and neighboring communities. The church and gallery are located at Elm and Pleasant Streets (Route 60), three blocks west of the Malden Center T station. Convenient, free parking is available between the church and the Beebe Elementary School.

The mural project will also be a work created by youth, but unfortunately this will only be available to youths of Malden. Any youth who is a Malden resident is encouraged to apply for a position on the Community Mural Youth Task Force. No prior artistic experience is required. Applications should be delivered to:

Applications are due by Tuesday 6 PM on October 20, 2009. No e-mails or late pplications will be considered. The application has more information which you can download using the following link.

Download the Malden Mural application form

Summer is traditionally associated with organized youth sports such as Little League baseball. However, a program for youngsters in Malden aims to teach and promote individual sports as well.

For the past five weeks, the Friends of Oak Grove, Inc. has offered “FOOGI Fun & Fitness” at Patchell Park. There, children can participate in activities such as push-ups and jumping jacks.

Read more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/malden/homepage/x1886164727/Summer-fun-meets-fitness-Oak-Grove-organization-holds-alternative-day-camp-for-kids

This year, the slogan for the Urban Art Competition could have been “Take Two” for two reasons.

The competition for youth artists occurred for the second straight year. It also took place after its initial date of June 20 was cancelled due to concerns over the weather (an abridged version of the contest did take place for those who showed up at Lincoln Commons).

So, on the second try of 2009, the competition took place last Saturday, and organizer Mai Du called it a success.

Read on for more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/malden/fun/entertainment/arts/x931236122/Art-with-attitude-Rescheduled-Urban-Art-Competition-a-success

About 100 children let their imaginations run wild in the second annual Urban Art Competition at Lincoln Commons, an event backed by the nonprofit Youth ACT and other sponsors.

“It turned out really well,” said Mai Du, cofounder of Youth ACT.

On June 20 and again last Saturday, youths painted for three hours on 40 canvasses, working with relish, according to Du.

“The event is meant to support youth and their artistic expressions,” she said in an e-mail. “For many, it has been this strong desire to visually acknowledge their existence and express their identity.”

Read on for more: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2009/07/youth_art_contest_crowns_winne.html