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Rochester artist recognized, work displayed in Indiana State Treasurer's office

Rochester artist Julie Sutton was recently recognized as one the 44 women chosen as an Indiana Woman Artist for 2022, thanks to her infamous 'parking meter' painting. The painting, which has also been on display at the Fulton County Public Library last summer, will now be on display in the Indiana State Treasurer's office. 

 

The Hoosier Women Artists program was started in 2008 as a way to celebrate and further expand the important role arts play in their community. Female artists living in Indiana are encouraged to submit artwork for consideration to be displayed in the Statehouse office of a female elected official.

 

First Lady Janet Holcomb also selects pieces to be displayed in the Governor’s residence each year.

 

The program is a partnership between the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer of State and the Indiana Arts Commission.

 

 

Julie, a retired dispatcher, served the Fulton County Sheriff's Department for almost 14 years. Although she has always been creative, having freetime the past six years has enabled Julie to be more passionate with her paintbrush. 

 

The antique parking meter was painted as a realistic replica of the parking meter given to Julie's husband by his ecclectic grandfather.  

 

 

Starting the painting last February, Julie had the piece finished by April, 2021. The timeline was a quick one, considering her other paintings can take anywhere from six to nine months. 

 

 

Julie and her husband Matt, who met in art class at Rochester High School, continue to inspire each other to create at their home they've dubbed 'Sutton's Burrow.'

 

Also, wanting to encourage and highlight art in the community, several years ago the Sutton's began doing a yearly donation of art supplies to Rochester art students. 

 

 

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