Amanda Hollingsworth, Kathleen Shourek and Tillie Percey pose with their work at the Statehouse.

WARSAW — Three RedBird artists were honored alongside 31 others for the Hoosier Women Artists contest. Amanda Hollingsworth, Kathleen Shourek and Tillie Percey, all from Warsaw, will have their work hung in the State House for the coming year.

More than 200 pieces were submitted. The competition was juried, and 34 pieces selected. Lt Gov Suzanne Crouch told the ladies that she chose pieces for her personal office – and she chose all three of theirs.

THe competition was established in 2008 as a way to celebrate the importance of the arts in Indiana’s communities and showcase the work of talented female artists throughout the state. The contest celebrates a wide variety of visual arts including drawing, painting, mixed media and photography. Entries were juried by a panel of visual Indiana arts professionals and then selected for display by Lt. Governor Crouch and Treasurer Mitchell.

Winners of the Hoosier Women Artists contest will have their pieces displayed in the offices for one year to be enjoyed by the thousands of school groups, visitors and staff who explore the historic structures annually.

“I am thrilled that these artists truly represent Hoosier women from across the state, and across every walk of life. As I have said before, there is no better way to tell the story of our great state than through the eyes and artistic expression of Indiana’s women, their unique perspectives, interests, and personal experiences,” said Lt. Governor Crouch.

“As always, the amount of talent and creativity Hoosier women possess and display is impressive. I am honored to celebrate their skill by displaying these beautiful works of art in our office during the coming year,” added Treasurer Mitchell.