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Arts In The Valley
Held on May 17–18, Arts in the Valley brought together Massachusetts’ largest gathering of K–12 student artists in a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and the critical role of arts in education. Hosted at Sutton Elementary School, this one-of-a-kind event connected students, educators, and creative professionals to inspire the next generation of artists and innovators.
The Fine Arts Exhibit showcased the remarkable talents of students across the Blackstone Valley, while interactive workshops and presentations created meaningful opportunities to explore the connections between the arts, education, and real-world careers.
Thanks to our generous sponsors and partners, Arts in the Valley fostered a deep appreciation for arts and culture and highlighted the essential role that art education plays in shaping future-ready skills.
We’re grateful to all who joined us in championing creativity and uplifting student voices through this powerful celebration.
Arts in the Valley History
Beginning in 2006, Art 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.