“Green Apple Slushy Summer”
India Cruse-Griffin
2026 Best of Show
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Over 400 guests gathered on Wednesday, August 19 to celebrate 102 years of artistic tradition at the Hoosier Art Salon’s Annual Exhibition, held at the Indiana State Museum. This milestone event showcased 137 exceptional works by 125 artists representing 43 Indiana counties and 5 other states and 2 countries, offering a vibrant mix of paintings, sculptures, glasswork, and mixed media—all available for purchase. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and donors, 33 artists received more than $65,000 in prize money, including a $6,000 Best of Show award—an inspiring testament to the power of community and creativity. Running from August 22 through October 25, the juried exhibition continues the Salon’s legacy as a cornerstone of Indiana’s cultural landscape, honoring both emerging and established talent while inviting visitors to experience a rich tapestry of styles and stories as it enters its second century.
This exhibit is a must see in person!
2026 Jurors: Gaston Carrio & Tom Wargin
2026 Judge: Ernest Vincent Wood, III
The Hoosier Art Salon will contact buyers to schedule retrieval of purchases once the exhibit is closed.
TITLE SPONSORS:
John and Sarah Lechleiter
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, INC.
PREMIER SPONSORS:
Bowen Engineering Endowment
Otto N. Frenzel IV
Psi Iota Xi
Tri Kappa
Woman’s Department Club
EXHIBITION SPONSORS:
Aaron Wealth Advisors
Dr. Bernard and Marta Emkes
Janet and Eric Holcomb
Michael and Rebecca Kubacki
Lake City Bank
Amb. Randall and Deborah Tobias
The 102nd Annual Exhibition was made possible through the generous support of the following individuals, companies and groups:
Aaron Wealth Advisors
The Arts Council of Indianapolis
Bob and Pam Alonzo
Richard and Mona Alonzo Family Fund
Bailey & Dale Interior Design, LLC
Kris Bowen
Bowen Engineering
Cathy Springer Brown
Brown County Art Gallery
Karen Butler
Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Gregory and Jill Chernoff
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Ellen Swisher Crabb
Bob and Carole Eberle
Daniel Del Real
Efroymson Family Foundation
Dr. Bernard and Marta Emkes
Brandon and Katy Emkes
Frenzel Family Foundation
Otto N. Frenzel IV
John Hammond IV
Janet and Eric Holcomb
Kathy and Al Hubbard
Huse Culinary & St. Elmo Steak House
Indiana Artists Club
Indiana Arts Commission
Indiana Heritage Arts
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA)
James R. Ross Fine Art
JP Morgan Chase
Rebecca and Mike Kubacki
Lake City Bank
Latino Artist Mentorship Program (LAMP)
Sarah and John Lechleiter
Susanne McAlister
Merrill – Payne & Mencias Group
Minority Artist Program for Success (MAPS)
Barbara and David Mitchell
Newfields
Psi Iota Xi, Inc.
Michael Quinn
Jim and Patty Rapp
Dr. John and Leslie Rapp
Richmond Art Museum
Shook Realty Group
William Smock
Libby Somerville
Somerville Team – Compass Realty
Tesco
Amb. Randall and Deborah Tobias
Tri Kappa, Inc.
Watercolor Society of Indiana
Melanie and Bill Wissel
Woman’s Department Club of Indianapolis
Turner Woodard
