INDIANAPOLIS – Treasurer of State Kelly M. Mitchell Tuesday hosted a reception at the Indiana Statehouse honoring the winners of the 2016 Hoosier Women Artists Contest who will have their artwork displayed in either Mitchell's office or Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb's office for the next year. Among the winning artists were three local women. Penny French-Deal, North Manchester, won with her art piece “Red in the Morning”; Kristin Shriver, Akron, won with “Rolling Out the Harvest”; and Brenda Stichter, Warsaw, won with “In Peace.” This is the ninth anniversary of the competition, which is held in conjunction with Women’s History Month, according to a press release from Mitchell’s office. A wide variety of art including drawing, painting and photography will be displayed in the offices. "Thousands of people visit the Indiana Statehouse throughout the year and the work of talented Hoosier Women is enjoyed by all,” said Mitchell. “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to partner with Lt. Governor Holcomb’s office to showcase the talented female artists we have in the Hoosier state.” The winning artwork was judged and selected by a committee including Mitchell, staff from both Holcomb’s and Mitchell’s offices as well as Elizabeth Nash, Masters Student of Museum Studies at the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI. Visitors to the Indiana Statehouse are encouraged to stop by rooms 242 and 333 to view the art during normal business hours, the press release states.
