ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- "Elmira is Beautiful" came to the Southern Tier for the first time to celebrate and support local artists. The event featured local painters, glass makers, singers, and musicians within the community.

The purpose of the event was to share "our hearts and our art with the community," says the event's Facebook page.

Isaiah Smallwood is a local musician who made an appearance on American Idol in 2023. Smallwood was thrilled to give a spotlight to some local artists.

"This is the first event that we are having as "Elmira is Beautiful" and I wanted to do was I wanted to cultivate the arts altogether," says Isaiah Smallwood, musician, and host of Elmira is Beautiful. "I wanted to give space, for artists that don't normally have the opportunity to showcase themselves  

Smallwood hopes to make this more than an annual event. The artist showcase took place at the Economic Opportunity Center at 650 Baldwin St, Elmira, New York 14901.