Combining art, agriculture at the Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS — This year’s Indiana State Fair theme, “The Art and Nature of Fun,” has brought together agriculture and artwork in unique ways — including an art competition launched by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Brooks Lamb Foundation for the Arts.

Three artists received over $1,000 in prize money, and their work is displayed in the Glass Barn at the fairgrounds.

• “A New Dawn” by Erica Schutt of Needham — Best in Show.

• “The Joy of the Harvest” by Andrea and Patrick Worthington of Zionsville — Best Use of Soybeans.

• “Masquerade” by Jessica Feldkamp of Greenfield — Best Depiction of Indiana Agriculture.

A People’s Choice Award will be determined by Glass Barn visitors during the State Fair through an online poll accessible inside the building.

“Congratulations to all three finalists for these beautiful pieces of artwork,” said ISA CEO Courtney Kingery.

“ISA was excited to partner with a very special group, the Brooks Lamb Foundation, in hopes to both share their story and also to help them reach an audience of fairgoers that can hopefully find children and students in need of their help.”