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As we celebrate the 20th year of Arts in the Valley, the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation is proud to launch a bold new chapter in the initiative’s evolution: the Artist-in-Residence Program, debuting in 2026. This residency is designed to deepen the connection between creative professionals and K–12 education by embedding working artists directly into schools, classrooms, and youth-serving spaces across our member districts.

The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation (BVEF) concluded an event-filled month of May with a series of initiatives that highlight its commitment to real-world learning, student voice, and career-connected education. From the return of Arts in the Valley to Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy Culmination and STEM Unfiltered, the Foundation’s work this month demonstrated the power of connection, creativity, and future-focused learning.

Arts in the Valley returns this May as Massachusetts’ largest K–12 student art show — showcasing over 300 works of student art from 15 districts. Join us in celebrating creativity as a powerful driver of real-world skills, innovation, and future-ready learning. 📍 Sutton Elementary School | 📅 May 17–18 | 🕙 10 AM–2 PM | 🎟 Free & open to the public

This year, Arts in the Valley will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at Sutton Elementary School.