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East Stroudsburg University Associate Professor and Chair of Art Joni Oye-Benintende of Stroudsburg was among those who earned honors during the “Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2016” juried exhibition presented by The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.

The exhibit showcases the talent, creativity and diversity of the state’s established and emerging artists. First, second, third and honorable mention prizes were awarded for submissions in painting, photography, sculpture, craft and work on paper. The William D. Davis Memorial Award for Drawing and The State Museum of Pennsylvania Purchase Award were also selected.

The winners were chosen from 123 works selected from more than 1,700 submissions. Oye-Benintende’s submission, “Ancient Scribe,” received third place in the sculpture category.

The 49th annual exhibit, sponsored by The State Museum and Jump Street, runs through September 11 and includes works by 117 artists from 34 counties. Jump Street is a Harrisburg-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing educational and economic opportunities with the arts for all age groups.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania, adjacent to the State Capitol in Harrisburg, is one of 24 historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®. The State Museum offers expansive collections interpreting Pennsylvania’s fascinating heritage.

A full gallery of Art of the State images is available at www.flickr.com/photos/patrailsofhistory. For more information about this exhibit contact Howard Pollman at 717-705-8639. You may also visit The State Museum online at www.statemuseumpa.org.