*All artists (accepted & entrants) will receive one (1) complimentary ticket for free. MUST respond by August 1st.
“Blue Gray Winter Light”
Carol Strock-Wasson
2025 Best of Show
Andie Arana Gomez
Terry Richard Armstrong
Michael Patrick Bailey
Jo Atkinson Belmont
Barbara Borries
Lloyd Brooks
Jody L Bruns
Brian Burt
Kathryn Clark
Alicia Dawn Criswell
Rod Crossman
India Cruse-Griffin
David Haven Cunningham
Gary Dausch
Jacob Dobson
Steve Dodge
Bruce Doughty
Rachel Dowd
Daniel Driggs
Erin Duff
Max Egy
Gabriela Falconi
Brad Fields
Forrest Leigh Formsma
Adam Freeland
Joel A Fremion
Henry A Garcia
Sue P. Gillock
Karen Graeser
Janey M Gregory
Mary M Gretsinger
Christel Gutelius
Steve Harrold
Suzanna Hendrix
Sam Hoffman
John Hrehov
Matt Hurdle
Allen Hutton
Clive Jachnik
Sharon Jiskra Brooks
Brian Charles Johnson
Gary M Jursik
Tamar Kander
Jason Keiser
Parisa Kay
Ronald A. Knepper
Alan J Larkin
Jean Claude Lofenia
Kathleen Los-Rathburn
Cheryle Lowe
Peter Lupkin
William James Lupkin
A. Cassia Margolis
Joanne Scott Massey
John N McFadden
Ann McGriffin
Katherine LaPlace Meade
Wesley Dallas Merritt
Bob Meyers
Scott Miller
Mary E Mindiola
Stephen B Moss
Sepideh Motevasel
Craig W Mullins
C.W. Mundy
Amy Musia
Bruce Neckar
Pamela C. Newell
Connie Hargitt Nobbe
Mejo Okon
Liz Perr McColm
Kamika Perry
Aaron James Pickens
Dianna K Porter
Janet Pribble
Atossa Rahmanifar
Matt Rees
J Anna Roberts
Marcus Robins
Thom Robinson
Ramiro Rodriguez
Arkady Roytman
Jaynie Salyers
Jesus Sanchez Jr
Gregory Tilson Sasser
Betty Scarpino
Terri Schultz
Constance Edwards Scopelitis
Meredith L. Setser
David M Seward
Kerry Shaw
Donna Shortt
Brent A. Sievers
Christina Slayton
Jerry Smith
William Smock
Mirvia Sol Eckert
Stephanie Spay
Curt Stanfield
Tresa Steenberg
Carol Strock Wasson
Salma Taman
Marty Thomas
Stephanie Paige Thomson
James Tracy
Gerald Traicoff
David Tutwiler
Line J Tutwiler
Diane Ubelhor-Wunderlich
Mark Vander Vinne
Louis Vasoli
Justin Vining
Jeannie Walts
Mark L Waninger
Steve Warner
Dion Wickliff
Kevin James Wilson
Emily Claire Wingate
Cindy Wingo
Alyssa Wolber
Shirley Woolard
Carrie L. Wright
Esayas Zerazion
Bonnie Zimmer
About the Event
Hoosier Art Salon invites artists to apply to Indiana’s longest-running exhibit of art by Indiana artists. Hoosier Art Salon has showcased the talents of Indiana artists since the first exhibition in 1925. A one-year residency in Indiana at any time in the life of the artist is required.
Awards will total over $50,000 with Best of Show receiving $5,000. Over $47,000 in Artist Commissions for Works Sold in 2025.
Venue
Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Jury
Ernest Vincent Wood, III
Gaston Carrio
Tom Wargin
Judge
Ernest Vincent Wood, III
Membership Fee Structure
Associate Membership Fee – $40. Student Membership Fee – Free. All applicants must be paid 2026 Hoosier Art Salon Member Artists. Students must register for membership and meet requirements listed. Join or renew here
Signature Membership Fee $40 – Acceptance in this show will count towards Signature Membership status. In order to be eligible, artists will have maintained membership for a minimum of five (5) total (consecutive or non-consecutive) years and have been juried into the Annual Exhibition at least three (3) times. To learn more about Signature Memberships visit: hoosierartsalon.org. To learn your membership status call (812) 682-3970.
Over 400 guests gathered on Wednesday, August 20 to celebrate 101 years of artistic tradition at the Hoosier Art Salon’s Annual Exhibition, held at the Indiana State Museum. This milestone event showcased 145 exceptional works by 129 artists representing 33 Indiana counties and six other states, 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 $55,000 in prize money, including a $5,000 Best of Show award—an inspiring testament to the power of community and creativity. Running from August 23 through October 26, 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!
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
Michael and Rebecca Kubacki
Psi Iota Xi
Tri Kappa
EXHIBITION SPONSORS:
Dr. Bernard and Marta Emkes
Flanner & Buchanan
Janet and Eric Holcomb
Jim Shook Realty Group
Lake City Bank
Amb. Randall and Deborah Tobias
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:
Richard and Mona Alonzo
Karen Butler and Rachel Perry
Cathy Springer Brown and James Bremner
John Hammond IV
Kathy and Al Hubbard
Susanne McAlister
Jim and Patty Rapp
John and Leslie Rapp
Melanie and Bill Wissel
Indiana Plein Air Painter’s Association
Woman’s Dept. Club and Indiana Heritage Arts, Inc.
