Editor's Note: To view a slideshow of the winning pieces, please visit http://www.in.gov/lg/files/2008_art_slideshow.pdf

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman today unveiled the winners of her 2008 Celebration of Hoosier Women Artists competition, held in conjunction with National Women's History Month's 2008 theme of Women's Art: Women's Vision. Lt. Gov. Skillman held the second annual art competition to highlight female artists from around the state and bring attention to their work.

"I am proud to support these Hoosier women and congratulate the winners," said Lt. Gov. Skillman.  "It has been an honor to display last year's winning artwork in my office, and I look forward to enjoying the seven new pieces for many months. As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's appropriate that we recognize the many contributions women artists make in our communities."

More than 80 artists submitted work, and Lt. Gov. Skillman ultimately selected seven winners.  The artists and their families joined the Lt. Governor and the Indianapolis Museum of Art Director and CEO Maxwell Anderson at the IMA for a showcase of the final selections. Their work be on display in the lobby of the Lt. Governor's office for one year.

The winning artists and their works are:

Penny French-Deal, North Manchester

Wabash County Harvest

 

Jane Herzog, Huntington

Long Shadow of Winter

 

Jeanne Iler, Bloomington

Red Cardinal

 

Peg Luecke, South Bend

September Light, Michigan Street Bridge

 

Mary Ann Pals, Chesterton

Time to Reflect

 

Lizzy Rainey, Lafayette

Autumn Reflections in Red

 

Sydney Zentall, West Lafayette

Sculpted by the Wind

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Media contact:

Angela Coats, 317-232-4789, acoats@lg.in.gov

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