Creative Malden launches Malden Center Public Art Walking Tours

Residents and visitors are invited to experience Malden’s growing public art scene in a new and engaging way this June as Creative Malden presents two Malden Center Public Art Walking Tours. The tours will showcase the murals, painted utility boxes, community art installations and other public artworks that have transformed Malden Center into an open-air gallery. Participants will learn about the artists behind the works, the stories that inspired them and the role public art plays in creating a more vibrant and welcoming community.

Over the past several years, Creative Malden, in partnership with local artists, businesses, city leaders and arts organizations, has helped bring dozens of public art projects to life throughout the city. The walking tours offer a unique opportunity to explore many of these pieces while gaining insight into the creative process and community collaborations that made them possible.

“Public art helps tell the story of Malden,” said organizers. “These artworks celebrate our diversity, creativity, and sense of place while making everyday spaces more beautiful and inviting.”

Two tour dates are being offered: Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m. The tours are open to all and cost $5 per person. Advance registration is required through Eventbrite. For more info and ticket purchases, scan the QR codes on the event flyer or go to www.eventbrite.com and search Explore Malden Center’s Public Art. The tours are presented by Creative Malden in partnership with The Great Malden Outdoors, Malden Arts, the Malden Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.

Whether you are a longtime resident, a newcomer to the city or simply someone who enjoys art and local history, the Malden Center Public Art Walking Tours offer a fresh perspective on the creativity that continues to shape downtown Malden.