The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Cultural District:
The Watertown Cultural District, in partnership with the Watertown Free Public Library, is thrilled to announce Madison Scaletta as the winner of its logo design contest.
Scaletta’s vibrant and engaging design, inspired by the colors and landmarks of Watertown, particularly the Charles River, was selected by the Cultural District Partnership for its relevance, joyful imagery, and compositional integrity.
“We were impressed by Madison’s ability to capture the spirit of our cultural district in a fun and accessible way,” said Kristen Kenny, Chair of the Cultural District Partnership. “Her design reflects our mission to promote arts and culture in Watertown for all audiences.”
Scaletta, a 16-year-old student at Minuteman High School in Lexington, MA, and a competitive dancer, shared her inspiration: “I wanted to incorporate a colorful design while using things/places close to Watertown like the Charles River. I want people to look at the logo and feel connected to it.”
The logo contest, which ran from January 6 to February 23, 2025, invited community members to submit original designs that amplified the Watertown Cultural District’s mission. The winning logo will be used to represent the district in its promotional materials and activities.
“We received many creative submissions, and we thank everyone who participated,” said Liz Helfer, Public Arts & Culture Planner. “Madison’s design stood out for its unique blend of local inspiration and artistic flair.”
Scaletta wins a prize package that features local arts and culture:
• All Media Art Set by Artist Loft
• Tickets to “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” by the Actor’s Shakespeare Project
• Tickets to “Hadestown” by Watertown Children’s Theatre
• Gift card to Wicked Bagel
• Gift card to Frank Pepe Pizza
• Gift certificate to Branch Line
• Gift card to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The Watertown Cultural District encourages the community to stay tuned for further updates and events. For more information about the Watertown Cultural District, where you will soon be able to see Scaletta’s design, please visit https://watertownmaculture.com.