MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: September 9, 2025
CONTACT PERSON: EMILY COLUCCI PEAK, VISUAL ARTS COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: WINNERS ANNOUNCED, 32nd ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBIT
Winners for the 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibit at Jasper Arts, Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, were recently announced at the award ceremony and reception on Thursday, September 4th.
Best of Show went to Ann Kissel of Jasper, IN for her piece, Neat.
Award of Excellence went to Bill Whorrall of Shoals, IN for his piece, The People’s Choice.
Award of High Honor went to Ashlee Knight of Corydon, IN for her piece, A Dozen…ish.
Honorable Mentions
Christina Robinson of Evansville, IN for her piece, Inner Peace: A journey Not a Destination.
Randy Simmons of Paducah, KY for his pieces, Rocketman.
John Puffer of Vincennes, IN for his piece, Nostalgia: Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Chester Geiselman of Muncie, IN for his piece, Bas-Relief #184.
Jeannie Worley of Evansville, IN for her piece, Invasion of Privacy.
This year’s judge for the show was Tania Michelle Wineglass. To ensure fairness, judging is made without identifying the artists.
The galleries at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, located at 100 3rd Avenue, Suite A, Jasper, IN 47546, are open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Sunday from noon to 3:00 pm. School groups, clubs and students are welcome. Admission is free. Donations appreciated.