The Tioga Arts Council (TAC) and CloudCroft Studios (CCS) recently shared the breadth of success for this year\u2019s Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA) event in Owego, N.Y.<\/p>\n
In 2024, ELEDA was a tremendous success in its goal to serve the arts and serve through the arts. Over the course of the exhibition, ELEDA sold $12,375 worth of artwork, counted 637 visitors \u2013 which has an estimated tourism impact of $25,480 over September in Owego \u2013 paid $3,600 in awards, and raised $2,475 to support TAC\u2019s Art a la Carte, a free arts enrichment activity and delivery program for food-insecure and rural youth in Tioga County, N.Y.<\/p>\n
Key dates for Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA) are already confirmed, and they have selected the promotional image for 2025: Memories and Decisions by Joan Lockburner, a quilt that won honorable mention this year.<\/p>\n
This year, they received 204 submissions from 89 artists within 100 miles of Owego for 2024 Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA). This year\u2019s Award Winners are Best in Show: Brian Keeler, Luthier Light (Category, Painting); Painting: Amy Hoi Ngan Hsiao, Salt Lake Night; Photography: Katherine Solomon, Little Miss Spencer & Spotted Pig; Sculpture: Richard G. Nolan, Gazelle; Fiber: Ellen Silberlicht, Rainforest; Ceramics: Andrew N. Fitzsimmons, Tea Pot; Mixed Media: Caitlin Jochym, Full Circle Artist Book; Drawing & Illustration: Denise Franchino, Untitled; Printmaking: Cynthia Cratsley, Lucky Dog; Traditional Fine Craft: T. Benjamin Hobbs, Grace End Table; Honorable Mention 1: Joan Lockburner, Memories & Decisions; Honorable Mention 2: Lucas Stone, Pianissimo; and The Betty Bryden & Tom Canouse Award: Sonji Lee (Mixed Media).<\/p>\n
In addition to the award winners, the People\u2019s Choice Award winner, Andrew Fizsimmons, was announced. A special award of Recognition and Excellence was presented to Alex Taylor.<\/p>\n