THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 8, 2021 Page 7 Artist awarded citation for advancing arts, culture By Tara Vocino E verett’s Ward 2 Councillor, Stephanie Martins, awarded a citation to Malden artist Karyn Alzayer for her contributions to the community – over Zoom video conferencing on Wednesday night. The founder of Integral Arts Everett, Alzayer, who lived in Everett until 2018, worked with city officials to launch the first Everett Art Walk and a City Hall art gallery on the first floor. “I’m so honored to be receiving this award,” Alzayer said. “I have worked tirelessly to promote awareness and build community around the arts in Everett, because I believe that Everett, like everywhere else, deserves great art and arts experiences.” Her projects include creating a traveling wishing wall where residents can post their requests; a socially distant outdoor art walk, encouraging residents to explore time outside; and a “rocktober,” where she placed rocks around the city in October with words of encouragement on them. Renee Solano said Alzayer’s art helps to keep her sane during Karyn Alzayer, of Malden, created a traveling wishing wall where residents post a dream that they hope will come true. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) the pandemic. “She spreads so much light, hope, and action,” Solano said. Samantha Lambert said Alzayer uses her creativity to bring everyone together during a time when people need it most. Martins said Alzayer has a way of describing things through her art so people can envision it. For additional information, visit integralsartseverett.org. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins presented a citation to artist Karyn Alzayer virtually on Wednesday night for her contributions to the community. Artist Karyn Alzayer started a citywide “rocktober” to encourage kindness. (Photo Courtesy of Karyn Alzayer) Children placed a wish that they’d like to see come true on the wishing wall. (Photos Courtesy of Daud Alzayer) Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Artist Karyn Alzayer at one of the stops along the Everett Art Walk
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