Malone University Brick Building Competition brings (STEAM) fun to Stark County youth
Made possible through a generous grant from ArtsInStark, and in collaboration with Canton-based brick expert Scott Brown, Malone’s Brick Building Competition encourages creativity and critical thinking for Stark County students grades K-12.
Culminating on March 18, Malone’s Day of Giving, Brick Building Competition finalists will display their sculptures for judges and a community vote. They are tasked to use LEGO® bricks to create a display of a recognizable landmark in Stark County and will receive support from Scott Brown throughout the month of February to help with strategy-building and technique.
"I fell in love with LEGO® when I was a kid, and I'm excited to partner with Malone University to share that love with the next generation,” said Brown, who has decades of LEGO® -building experience and nearly 400,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. “Building is a great alternative to online gaming and social media, and I encourage kids of all ages -- and their parents -- to engage with LEGO® as much as possible. I'm looking forward to seeing all the amazing builds and meeting some aspiring builders in our community."
Malone was a recipient of an ArtsinStark ArtsImpact Grant for 2025. These grants recognize the need for project-based support for artists and organizations across Stark County. They also support cross-sector partnerships that leverage the creativity of the arts community by funding unique projects which address community challenges and improve individual and overall well-being.
The theme for Malone’s 2025 Day of Giving is “Building Together,” and the Brick Building Competition will enhance the celebration by engaging the creativity of Stark County youth with innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. The displayed sculptures will illustrate not only the benefit of individual bricks working together but how the greater Stark County community supports one another, from student participants to supportive teachers and parents and partnership with ArtsinStark, local experts, and others.
"We set aside the Day of Giving every year to celebrate the history and heritage that has brought Malone to where we are today and the future we are building together through Christ,” said Brian Hollingsworth ’02 ’14, vice president for advancement. “This brick building competition provides a unique and fun opportunity to involve not just the Pioneer community in the Day of Giving, but the greater Stark County community as well."
Registration is open until January 31. Open to individuals only; team builds of 2+ people are not allowed. Learn more at www.malone.edu/brickcompetition