Eleanor Lux a living treasure of Eureka Springs – Weaver and beader, jewelry maker and mixed media artist Eleanor Lux has been selected as the 2016 Arkansas Living Treasure. With 50 years of artistic accomplishments and teaching her craft to others she is now the third artist from Eureka Springs to receive this award.
The Arkansas Living Treasure program recognizes an Arkansan who is outstanding in the creation of a traditional craft and has contributed to the preservation of the art form. Recipients are selected based on the quality of work, community outreach and overall contribution to the field of traditional crafts by an independent panel of craft and folk art professionals.
Lux will be honored at a public reception from 4 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at the Crescent Hotel. To reserve a seat call (501) 324-9766 or email faye@arkansasheritage.org by May 6.