Urban Media Arts’ annual meeting to celebrate a decade of Neighborhood View

  Urban Media Arts (UMA) invites the community to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with UMA, learn about its impact, engage with members and the board of directors and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Neighborhood View, a cornerstone of local citizen journalism. Attendees will receive updates on UMA’s accomplishments over the past year and a preview of its plans. The meeting will also serve as a platform for members to vote on key organizational matters.

A highlight of the evening will be the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Neighborhood View, a program that has become a vital source of local news and a powerful tool for civic engagement within the Malden community. Since its inception in 2014, Neighborhood View has trained over 100 individuals in citizen journalism, launched the careers of young journalists, published over 400 articles and received recognition from former news outlets like DigBoston.com. Most recently, Neighborhood View was accepted as a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News, a national organization supporting local news initiatives across the country.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Citizen Journalism program…. We hope you will join us to celebrate this milestone and look forward to continuing this journey together,” said Neighborhood View Founder/Director Anne D’Urso-Rose.

The annual meeting is free and open to all. Due to space constraints in the studio, attendees are asked to RSVP online at https://UMAannualmeeting24.eventbrite.com. Light snacks will be provided. UMA members can vote during the meeting. Be a part of the conversation and help celebrate shared successes. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/umas-annual-meeting-tickets-970886667157 to reserve your spot.

Date and Location: Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at UMA (145 Pleasant St. in Malden). For more information, please contact: Felicia Ryan by email at Felicia@umaverse.org