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Arts In The Valley
We’re excited to welcome students, educators, families, and community members back for the 21st Annual Arts in the Valley in 2027. This annual celebration showcases the creativity of K–12 students and educators from across the Blackstone Valley and surrounding communities.
Arts in the Valley is Massachusetts’ largest K–12 student art show, connecting students, educators, and creative professionals in a celebration of creativity, community, and the critical role of arts in education. Now in its 21st year, Arts in the Valley continues to grow through opportunities that connect students with working artists and bring real-world creative learning into the classroom, including BVEF’s Artists-in-Residence initiative.
Before this year’s main event, award-winning work from the 2025-2026 Arts in the Valley show will be featured at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts from March 9–19, 2027, with a public reception on Friday, March 12.
The 21st Annual Arts in the Valley will take place at ValleyCAST in Whitinsville, beginning with Opening Night on Friday, May 14, followed by the Arts in the Valley Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, May 15–16, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Millbury, Grafton, Millville, Milford, Bellingham, Northbridge, Douglas & Uxbridge cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Arts in the Valley History
Beginning in 2006, Arts in the Valley, was founded by Art Educator, Lorna Pezanelli and BVEF. Quickly becoming the largest showing of student fine art in the Blackstone Valley, the event fostered an appreciation of art and culture. The celebration showcased art curriculum highlighting necessary skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and inventiveness that help to shape future careers.
Lorna spearheaded the coordination of Art Teachers across all of BVEF's member districts to collect and highlight student art. Hundreds of pieces have been showcased every year to the delight of the thousands of community members that have attended.
Each year the event has grown in popularity with close to 2,000 attendees enjoying hundreds of art pieces from 15 school districts at the most recent in-person event.