(from left) Artists Kevin Richardson, Gia Coakley, Julia Chiplis and Courtney Bindl joined the Lottery at the Maryland Home + Garden Show on March 7 to unveil the artwork they created for the Maryland Treasures scratch-off ticket.
The Maryland Lottery is excited to launch the Maryland Treasures scratch-off ticket this week, featuring the work of four local artists.
Last summer, for the first time in its history, the Lottery invited Maryland residents to submit original artwork to be featured on a Lottery scratch-off. The Maryland Treasures Art Contest sought images that incorporated elements of the state’s history, culture, traditions or landmarks. Each artist was able to submit up to five pieces for consideration. More than 700 people combined to send us nearly 2,200 pieces of art, and a panel of Lottery staff selected the four illustrations that best connected with the Maryland Treasures theme.
“We’re thrilled with these four pieces of art, and we can’t wait for Lottery players across the state to see them,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin. “So many of us feel a connection to the wildlife and familiar places in these images, and that sense of connection with the community is something that will always be important to the Lottery.”
The Lottery first revealed the winning images on March 7 at a special event with the four artists at the Maryland Home + Garden Show. The artists each received $4,000 for having their work selected. The artists are:
- Courtney Bindl of Timonium: Courtney’s painting features the horses of Assateague Island, inspired by her childhood trips to that part of the state.
- Julia Chiplis of Frederick: Julia recognizes that Ocean City is a favorite destination for Marylanders, and her artwork features the popular boardwalk.
- Gia Coakley of Mount Airy: Gia was inspired by her grandparents who lived on the Eastern Shore throughout her childhood, which led her artwork to feature a crab and a heron.
- Kevin Richardson of Columbia: Kevin’s painting features a boat and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. He hopes the piece brings happy memories from people’s trips across the bridge.
Visit mdlottery.com for more information about the artists and their work. The Maryland Treasures ticket goes on sale at more than 4,200 Lottery retailers across the state on March 20. The $2 scratch-off features five top prizes of $10,000 and thousands of additional prizes ranging from $2 to $1,000.
