Arts In The Valley

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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 20th year, Arts in the Valley is expanding to include a new Artists-in-Residence initiative, designed to strengthen ties between local artists and young creators, and to reinforce bringing real-world learning into the classroom, in alignment with BVEF’s mission.

Our next Arts in the Valley show will be held the weekend of April 24 at ValleyCast!, featuring new student work, community partners, and opportunities to engage directly with artists. RSVP for our opening night event HERE!

Thank you to our partners at ValleyCast! and Open Sky for hosting us and making this year's show even more special.

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.