The Fifth Annual Art in the Valley student art exhibition was held Fri., April 8, and Sat., April 9, at the F.W. Hartnett Middle School in Blackstone, according to a written statement from the Milford Public Schools. 

Art teachers for Grades Kindergarten through Grade 8 within the Blackstone Valley were invited to submit up to 15 pieces of art representing outstanding student work, the statement said. The event was attended by family, friends, and the general public.

"The purpose of Art in the Valley is to provide a regional venue for presentation of Grades K-8 student works from schools within the Blackstone Valley, both public and private," the statement said. "In addition, it also supports the development of inventive minds, while highlighting these tremendous school art programs."

Art in the Valley is funded by the Sunshine Sign Company and the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, according to the statement.

Students from Brookside and Memorial elementary schools, taught by Mrs. Lisa Duarte, participated.

Students from Brookside Elementary: Connor Murphy, Megan Najarian, Eva Parson, Jacob Manor, Tyler Phillips, Livia DeMoura, Jacob Brock, Michael Scafuto, McKenna Smith, Riley Sullivan and Jenna Mastroianna.

Students from Memorial Elementary: Victoria De Paula, Isabella Schaier, Selena Lottero, Olyvia Whyte, Gabrielle DeAndrade, Ashanty Baretto, Rudolph Lucier, Carmela Martinelli, Alexander DeLoureiro, Matthew Fraser, Ryan Magnacca, Madeline Austin and Jaydn Boerger.

Students received a certificate, a voucher for 10% off a youth summer class at the Worcester Art Museum and a coupon for $5 off any purchase at C.C. Lowell.