INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -– For the fourth consecutive year, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman is accepting submissions for her annual Celebration of Hoosier Women Artists competition. Winners of the art competition will be announced in March to coincide with Women’s History Month.

The painting Sciscoe Creek, November 4, 2008 no2 by Charlene Marsh was one of the 2009 winners of the Celebration of Hoosier Women Artists competition.
“The 2009 competition was a tremendous success. Displaying the winning pieces of art in my office has been an honor,” said Lt. Governor Skillman. “We have some very talented Hoosier artists.”
Entry deadline for this year’s contest is February 19, 2010. The works will be on display at the office of Lt. Governor Skillman for one year and will be posted online. To view winners from last year, visit http://www.in.gov/lg/files/2009_art_slideshow.pdf.
“I look forward to seeing this year’s submissions and once again sharing the talents of our winners with Hoosiers who visit the Statehouse,” Lt. Governor Skillman said. “Visitors are consistently impressed by the art that is displayed.”
Electronic copies of the art should be submitted to Karen Davis (kdavis@lg.in.gov). Complete competition rules and dates are available online at http://www.in.gov/lg/3106.htm.