Peters Valley to host exhibition

LAYTON — Peters Valley School of Craft will host an upcoming exhibition in the Sally D. Francisco Gallery from Jan. 24 until Feb. 14 with an opening reception on Sunday, Jan. 24, from 3-5 p.m.

The show will include work by students in grade 9-12. In addition, Peters Valley will award one full-tuition Huber-Weyer Scholarship to the “Best in Show”.

The exhibition will feature two- and three-dimensional artwork by students from participating schools in the area. It will include ceramics, drawing, painting, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and other mixed media. This is the fifth year of this annual event. As an educational center, it is Peters Valley’s mission to cultivate the next generation of fine craft artists and supporters. This exhibition is intended to encourage and inspire these budding young artists and provide them with a professional experience.

This year, Peters Valley is awarding additional scholarships to high school students at the Teens Arts Festival, Wallkill Valley Art Show, Krave Café Student Exhibition, Montville Mudd Ceramics Exhibit, and more. The Sally D. Francisco Gallery is delighted to showcase and promote the students’ work in the distinguished gallery setting it is known for.

The exhibition will include work from home-schooled students as well as students from Delaware Valley, High Point Regional, Kittatinny Regional, Montville, Newton, Pope John XX111, Randolph, Sayreville War Memorial, Wallkill Valley Regional, and more.

The Sally D. Francisco Gallery is located on the second floor of the Gallery, Peters Valley School of Craft, 19 Kuhn Rd., Layton. Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.