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Contact:
Susan Gately
Executive Director
Blackstone Valley Education Foundationz
508-234-9090 x 101
sgately@blackstonevalley.org
Over 200 K-8 Blackstone Valley Students to Exhibit at ART in the VALLEY
Blackstone Valley Education Foundation, Grafton's Sunshine Sign Team up to Promote Art in the Valley
BLACKSTONE, MASS—The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation and North Grafton's Sunshine Sign have partnered to support the annual exhibition of Visual Arts for K-8 students enrolled in Blackstone Valley public and private schools. A supporter of visual arts, in personal and business endeavors, Sunshine Sign provides visual marketing for business, industry and higher education institutions throughout the region and relies on visual arts skill and talent to remain an industry leader. A logo for Art in the Valley has been developed by Sunshine Sign's David Maloney, resulting in an exciting and professional presentation. The Education Foundation provides support for Blackstone Valley Schools and Community residents by linking work and learning through internship and entrepreneurship development, career fairs, career conferences, grants to teachers for work and learning curriculum development, and other convening and connecting activities in the Valley.
The goal for the annual Exhibition, Art in the Valley is to
- highlight, celebrate and honor the achievements of valley-wide students who have practiced discovery, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, interpretation, inventiveness and cultural appreciation through art education classes
- promote the value of strong visual arts programs in our schools
- Assure a strong future workforce of creative thinkers, risk-takers and innovators
- inspire students to do their best in school
- introduce students to a professional environment
The Art in the Valley program is provided free-of-charge to schools in the Blackstone Valley, and organized completely by the participating visual arts teachers lead by this year's chair, Lorna Pezanelli of Millbury Public Schools.
The FIFTH annual Art in the Valley student Art Exhibition opening reception will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. at the F.W. Hartnett Middle School at 35 Federal Street, Blackstone, MA. The program will include Greetings, Tributes and light refreshments. The exhibition will continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Susan Gately, Executive Director for the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation at sgately@blackstonevalley.org.
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About the Chamber
The mission of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley and meet the needs of the Chamber's business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and quality of life in the Valley. The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the eleven towns in the Massachusetts BV Region: Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge. For more information on the Chamber please contact administrator@blackstonevalley.org or call 508 234 9090 X101.
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About the Education Foundation
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, Inc. is the not-for-profit umbrella organization for all Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce school-business related activities and cultural programs. Our Mission: To lead and support education that promotes workforce development and enhances the quality of life in the Blackstone Valley.
