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Tioga Arts Council and New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) are honored to present an exhibition celebrating artist educators work titled, Inspiring Thousands, at Cloud Croft Studios this June.
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ABOUT INSPIRING THOUSANDS
Inspiring Thousands celebrates the creativity and dedication of regional art teachers whose passion shapes countless young artists each year. This exhibition brings together a collection of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, showcasing the diverse talents and artistic voices of educators who inspire both inside and outside the classroom. From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, the show highlights how these teachers not only guide students in their artistic journeys but also pursue their own creative practices. Inspiring Thousands honors the impact of art education and the powerful ripple effect of teachers who lead by example.
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LOCATION
The location for artwork drops, the exhibition, and pick-up are:
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Cloud Croft Studios - Barn
1003 Sanford Rd.
Owego, NY 13827
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IMPORTANT DATES
May 30 + 31 (Artwork Drop Off)
June 6 (Opening Reception from 2-4 PM & Potluck)
June 6 - 26 (Exhibition Duration)
June 18 (Special Workshop + Make & Take)
June 26 (Last Day of Exhibition)
June 27 + 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U)
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EXHIBITION DURATION
The exhibition’s Opening Reception will be on Saturday, June 6, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Cloud Croft Studios. After the opening, it will be open to the public from June 7 through 26, Thursday – Sunday, from 12 – 4 p.m. Special late-night hours are every Thursday until 8:00 p.m.
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ABOUT NYSATA
The New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1948 for the purpose of advancing the cause of art education. Region 4 covers the following counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins.

Tioga Arts Council and New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) are honored to present an exhibition celebrating artist educators work titled, Inspiring Thousands, at Cloud Croft Studios this June.
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ABOUT INSPIRING THOUSANDS
Inspiring Thousands celebrates the creativity and dedication of regional art teachers whose passion shapes countless young artists each year. This exhibition brings together a collection of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, showcasing the diverse talents and artistic voices of educators who inspire both inside and outside the classroom. From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, the show highlights how these teachers not only guide students in their artistic journeys but also pursue their own creative practices. Inspiring Thousands honors the impact of art education and the powerful ripple effect of teachers who lead by example.
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LOCATION
The location for artwork drops, the exhibition, and pick-up are:
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Cloud Croft Studios - Barn
1003 Sanford Rd.
Owego, NY 13827
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IMPORTANT DATES
May 30 + 31 (Artwork Drop Off)
June 6 (Opening Reception from 2-4 PM & Potluck)
June 6 - 26 (Exhibition Duration)
June 18 (Special Workshop + Make & Take)
June 26 (Last Day of Exhibition)
June 27 + 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U)
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EXHIBITION DURATION
The exhibition’s Opening Reception will be on Saturday, June 6, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Cloud Croft Studios. After the opening, it will be open to the public from June 7 through 26, Thursday – Sunday, from 12 – 4 p.m. Special late-night hours are every Thursday until 8:00 p.m.
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ABOUT NYSATA
The New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1948 for the purpose of advancing the cause of art education. Region 4 covers the following counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins.

Tioga Arts Council and New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) are honored to present an exhibition celebrating artist educators work titled, Inspiring Thousands, at Cloud Croft Studios this June.
.
ABOUT INSPIRING THOUSANDS
Inspiring Thousands celebrates the creativity and dedication of regional art teachers whose passion shapes countless young artists each year. This exhibition brings together a collection of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, showcasing the diverse talents and artistic voices of educators who inspire both inside and outside the classroom. From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, the show highlights how these teachers not only guide students in their artistic journeys but also pursue their own creative practices. Inspiring Thousands honors the impact of art education and the powerful ripple effect of teachers who lead by example.
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LOCATION
The location for artwork drops, the exhibition, and pick-up are:
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Cloud Croft Studios - Barn
1003 Sanford Rd.
Owego, NY 13827
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IMPORTANT DATES
May 30 + 31 (Artwork Drop Off)
June 6 (Opening Reception from 2-4 PM & Potluck)
June 6 - 26 (Exhibition Duration)
June 18 (Special Workshop + Make & Take)
June 26 (Last Day of Exhibition)
June 27 + 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U)
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EXHIBITION DURATION
The exhibition’s Opening Reception will be on Saturday, June 6, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Cloud Croft Studios. After the opening, it will be open to the public from June 7 through 26, Thursday – Sunday, from 12 – 4 p.m. Special late-night hours are every Thursday until 8:00 p.m.
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ABOUT NYSATA
The New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1948 for the purpose of advancing the cause of art education. Region 4 covers the following counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins.

Join the YWCA of Binghamton & Broome County for a fun night at the ballpark! Come cheer on the Rumble Ponies while supporting the YWCA's programs that serve women, children, and families in our community.

Tour de Keuka is an annual charity bike ride around Keuka Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes of New York State. The ride benefits United Way of the Southern Tier.
Offering 3 different in-person courses and a virtual option, there’s an option for nearly every skill level!
Every rider receives a Tour de Keuka T-shirt and finisher gift.
All participants pay a registration fee and agree to fundraise or donate $150. Riders who raise $350 or more will receive a free Tour de Keuka jersey.

CALL FOR ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS
Tioga Arts Council (TAC), in partnership with Cloud Croft Studios (CCS), is excited to announce its ninth juried regional art exhibition, Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA). It will feature work from artists within a 100-mile radius of Owego, encompassing 25 counties in New York and Pennsylvania. For every artwork sold in the exhibition, 80% of proceeds will go to the artist and 20% of the commission will go towards TAC’s Beyond the Gallery services, such as Art a la Carte—a unique arts education program and partnership between TAC and the Tioga County Food for Families.
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2026 AWARD CATEGORIES
Best in Show: ($1,000)
Painting: ($200)
Photography: ($200)
Sculpture: ($200)
Fiber: ($200)
Ceramics: ($200)
Mixed Media: ($200)
Drawing & Illustration: ($200)
Printmaking: ($200)
Folk Art ($200)
Traditional Fine Craft: ($200)
Honorable Mention 1: ($50)
Honorable Mention 2: ($50)
The Betty Bryden & Tom Canouse Award: ($150)
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SUBMISSIONS
It is $15 per submission, with a maximum of three submissions per artist. Entry fees can be paid online, by cash, or a check to Tioga Arts Council prior to or at Artwork Drop-Off. All submission fees are non-refundable.
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The online submission form is available at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/eleda_registration_2026
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To see all submission requirements and definitions, go to: https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/regional-art-show
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IMPORTANT DATES
August 1, 2, 3 (Artwork Drop Off, in-person at Cloud Croft Studios - Barn from 12 - 4 p.m.)
August 5 (Live adjudication)
August 8, 9, 10 (Unselected Artwork Pick-Up, in-person at Cloud Croft Studios from 12 - 4 p.m.)
August 21 (Invitation-Only Opening Night & Awards Ceremony from 5 - 8 p.m.)
August 22 - September 26 (Exhibition open to the public, Th. - Sun. from 12 - 4 p.m.)
September 26 (Last Day of the Exhibition)
September 27, 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U from 12 - 4 p.m.)
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ARTWORK SALES
All artwork must be for sale, and a 20% commission will be taken on all sales. The commission will support TAC’s Beyond the Gallery programs, such as Art a la Carte, which brings arts-enrichment activities to children and families who are food insecure and utilize summer meal sites in Tioga County.
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JURORS
2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art jurors are Mark Anthony Brown Jr., Greg Chianis, and Roger Hanson.
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COVER ART
Natalie Montefinese’s picture of Tim Jackson’s Perennial Balance will be the featured artwork for 2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art. Thank you, Natalie, for supporting this event and allowing us to feature your work.

CALL FOR ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS
Tioga Arts Council (TAC), in partnership with Cloud Croft Studios (CCS), is excited to announce its ninth juried regional art exhibition, Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA). It will feature work from artists within a 100-mile radius of Owego, encompassing 25 counties in New York and Pennsylvania. For every artwork sold in the exhibition, 80% of proceeds will go to the artist and 20% of the commission will go towards TAC’s Beyond the Gallery services, such as Art a la Carte—a unique arts education program and partnership between TAC and the Tioga County Food for Families.
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2026 AWARD CATEGORIES
Best in Show: ($1,000)
Painting: ($200)
Photography: ($200)
Sculpture: ($200)
Fiber: ($200)
Ceramics: ($200)
Mixed Media: ($200)
Drawing & Illustration: ($200)
Printmaking: ($200)
Folk Art ($200)
Traditional Fine Craft: ($200)
Honorable Mention 1: ($50)
Honorable Mention 2: ($50)
The Betty Bryden & Tom Canouse Award: ($150)
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SUBMISSIONS
It is $15 per submission, with a maximum of three submissions per artist. Entry fees can be paid online, by cash, or a check to Tioga Arts Council prior to or at Artwork Drop-Off. All submission fees are non-refundable.
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The online submission form is available at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/eleda_registration_2026
.
To see all submission requirements and definitions, go to: https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/regional-art-show
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IMPORTANT DATES
August 1, 2, 3 (Artwork Drop Off, in-person at Cloud Croft Studios - Barn from 12 - 4 p.m.)
August 5 (Live adjudication)
August 8, 9, 10 (Unselected Artwork Pick-Up, in-person at Cloud Croft Studios from 12 - 4 p.m.)
August 21 (Invitation-Only Opening Night & Awards Ceremony from 5 - 8 p.m.)
August 22 - September 26 (Exhibition open to the public, Th. - Sun. from 12 - 4 p.m.)
September 26 (Last Day of the Exhibition)
September 27, 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U from 12 - 4 p.m.)
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ARTWORK SALES
All artwork must be for sale, and a 20% commission will be taken on all sales. The commission will support TAC’s Beyond the Gallery programs, such as Art a la Carte, which brings arts-enrichment activities to children and families who are food insecure and utilize summer meal sites in Tioga County.
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JURORS
2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art jurors are Mark Anthony Brown Jr., Greg Chianis, and Roger Hanson.
.
COVER ART
Natalie Montefinese’s picture of Tim Jackson’s Perennial Balance will be the featured artwork for 2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art. Thank you, Natalie, for supporting this event and allowing us to feature your work.

CALL FOR ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS
Tioga Arts Council (TAC), in partnership with Cloud Croft Studios (CCS), is excited to announce its ninth juried regional art exhibition, Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA). It will feature work from artists within a 100-mile radius of Owego, encompassing 25 counties in New York and Pennsylvania. For every artwork sold in the exhibition, 80% of proceeds will go to the artist and 20% of the commission will go towards TAC’s Beyond the Gallery services, such as Art a la Carte—a unique arts education program and partnership between TAC and the Tioga County Food for Families.
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2026 AWARD CATEGORIES
Best in Show: ($1,000)
Painting: ($200)
Photography: ($200)
Sculpture: ($200)
Fiber: ($200)
Ceramics: ($200)
Mixed Media: ($200)
Drawing & Illustration: ($200)
Printmaking: ($200)
Folk Art ($200)
Traditional Fine Craft: ($200)
Honorable Mention 1: ($50)
Honorable Mention 2: ($50)
The Betty Bryden & Tom Canouse Award: ($150)
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SUBMISSIONS
It is $15 per submission, with a maximum of three submissions per artist. Entry fees can be paid online, by cash, or a check to Tioga Arts Council prior to or at Artwork Drop-Off. All submission fees are non-refundable.
.
The online submission form is available at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/eleda_registration_2026
.
To see all submission requirements and definitions, go to: https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/regional-art-show
.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 1, 2, 3 (Artwork Drop Off, in-person at Cloud Croft Studios - Barn from 12 - 4 p.m.)
August 5 (Live adjudication)
August 8, 9, 10 (Unselected Artwork Pick-Up, in-person at Cloud Croft Studios from 12 - 4 p.m.)
August 21 (Invitation-Only Opening Night & Awards Ceremony from 5 - 8 p.m.)
August 22 - September 26 (Exhibition open to the public, Th. - Sun. from 12 - 4 p.m.)
September 26 (Last Day of the Exhibition)
September 27, 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U from 12 - 4 p.m.)
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ARTWORK SALES
All artwork must be for sale, and a 20% commission will be taken on all sales. The commission will support TAC’s Beyond the Gallery programs, such as Art a la Carte, which brings arts-enrichment activities to children and families who are food insecure and utilize summer meal sites in Tioga County.
.
JURORS
2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art jurors are Mark Anthony Brown Jr., Greg Chianis, and Roger Hanson.
.
COVER ART
Natalie Montefinese’s picture of Tim Jackson’s Perennial Balance will be the featured artwork for 2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art. Thank you, Natalie, for supporting this event and allowing us to feature your work.

Tioga Arts Council (TAC), in partnership with Cloud Croft Studios (CCS), is excited to announce its ninth juried regional art exhibition, Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA). It will feature work from artists within a 100-mile radius of Owego, encompassing 25 counties in New York and Pennsylvania. For every artwork sold in the exhibition, 80% of proceeds will go to the artist and 20% of the commission will go towards TAC’s Beyond the Gallery services, such as Art a la Carte—a unique arts education program and partnership between TAC and the Tioga County Food for Families.
.
2026 AWARD CATEGORIES
Best in Show: ($1,000)
Painting: ($200)
Photography: ($200)
Sculpture: ($200)
Fiber: ($200)
Ceramics: ($200)
Mixed Media: ($200)
Drawing & Illustration: ($200)
Printmaking: ($200)
Folk Art ($200)
Traditional Fine Craft: ($200)
Honorable Mention 1: ($50)
Honorable Mention 2: ($50)
The Betty Bryden & Tom Canouse Award: ($150)
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IMPORTANT DATES
- August 22 - September 26 (Exhibition open to the public, Th. - Sun. from 12 - 4 p.m.)
- September 26 (Last Day of the Exhibition)
- September 27, 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U from 12 - 4 p.m.)
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ARTWORK SALES
All artwork must be for sale, and a 20% commission will be taken on all sales. The commission will support TAC’s Beyond the Gallery programs, such as Art a la Carte, which brings arts-enrichment activities to children and families who are food insecure and utilize summer meal sites in Tioga County.
.
JURORS
2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art jurors are Mark Anthony Brown Jr., Greg Chianis, and Roger Hanson.
.
COVER ART
Natalie Montefinese’s picture of Tim Jackson’s Perennial Balance will be the featured artwork for 2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art. Thank you, Natalie, for supporting this event and allowing us to feature your work.
.
MORE INFORMATION
https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/regional-art-show

Tioga Arts Council (TAC), in partnership with Cloud Croft Studios (CCS), is excited to announce its ninth juried regional art exhibition, Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA). It will feature work from artists within a 100-mile radius of Owego, encompassing 25 counties in New York and Pennsylvania. For every artwork sold in the exhibition, 80% of proceeds will go to the artist and 20% of the commission will go towards TAC’s Beyond the Gallery services, such as Art a la Carte—a unique arts education program and partnership between TAC and the Tioga County Food for Families.
.
2026 AWARD CATEGORIES
Best in Show: ($1,000)
Painting: ($200)
Photography: ($200)
Sculpture: ($200)
Fiber: ($200)
Ceramics: ($200)
Mixed Media: ($200)
Drawing & Illustration: ($200)
Printmaking: ($200)
Folk Art ($200)
Traditional Fine Craft: ($200)
Honorable Mention 1: ($50)
Honorable Mention 2: ($50)
The Betty Bryden & Tom Canouse Award: ($150)
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IMPORTANT DATES
- August 22 - September 26 (Exhibition open to the public, Th. - Sun. from 12 - 4 p.m.)
- September 26 (Last Day of the Exhibition)
- September 27, 28 (Unsold/Sold Artwork P/U from 12 - 4 p.m.)
.
ARTWORK SALES
All artwork must be for sale, and a 20% commission will be taken on all sales. The commission will support TAC’s Beyond the Gallery programs, such as Art a la Carte, which brings arts-enrichment activities to children and families who are food insecure and utilize summer meal sites in Tioga County.
.
JURORS
2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art jurors are Mark Anthony Brown Jr., Greg Chianis, and Roger Hanson.
.
COVER ART
Natalie Montefinese’s picture of Tim Jackson’s Perennial Balance will be the featured artwork for 2026 Everyday Life, Every Day Art. Thank you, Natalie, for supporting this event and allowing us to feature your work.
.
MORE INFORMATION
https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/regional-art-show