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Photography and Writing Honors 2024

Mike Lunsford has had an excellent 2024 as both a writer and photographer. This past February, he earned six “Arts-in-Craft” awards from the Hoosier Outdoor Writer’s Association, including four first place ribbons in Outdoor and Conservation writing. In April, Mike took first place honors at the Covered Bridge Association’s “Abstract Show” with his “Monarch and a Twist of Aster.” In May, Lunsford was named the 2024 Reader’s Choice winner as “Best Columnist,” the 4^th time he has been honored with that award. In August, Mike’s photo, “Morning Coffee” was named “Best of Show” at the annual River City Art Association show, while just a month earlier his work took home Grand Champion ribbons at both the Vigo County and Parke County Fairs in open class competitions. Mike was also honored this year by the Link Art Gallery’s Midwest Photography Show in Paris, Illinois where he took fourth place with his “Parke County Mosaic”; he also had an Honorable Mention award at the annual Wabash Valley Art Guild show. In addition to his usual writing work, Mike is now also being featured in Indiana Connection magazine, and has already agreed to continue his submissions in 2025. He thanks all of these organizations for their support this year!

Upcoming Speaking/Photography Engagements

August 1-August 30, 2025: Three of Mike's photos at the annual River City Art Association Show; Terre Haute, IN.

September 1-September 30, 2025: Three of Mike's photos at Covered Bridge Art Gallery in Rockville as part of CBAA September Open Show.

September 1-September 30, 2025: Mike's "Art Appreciation" on display at First Financial Springhill Branch; winner of the RCAA Open Show photography exhibit.

Thursday, September 11, 2025: Speaking to Terre Haute Kiwanis at MCL Cafeteria in Terre Haute at 11:45am.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025: Leading Westminster Village group on walking tour of Highland Lawn Cemetery, 11am-1pm; Terre Haute, IN.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Walking Tour of Highland Lawn for Riverton Parke HS; noon-2pm.

Saturday, October 25, 2025: Signing books at Campbell Creek Book Fair at Meadows Shopping Center, Terre Haute; 9am-4pm.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Speaking at Oregon Baptist Church at 1:30pm; "The Art of Bird Photography"

Thursday, December 4, 2025: Speaking and signing books at Westminster Village for P.E.O. International Chapter Z; "Connecting with Community," at 10am.

October 24, 2025-January 16, 2026: Several of Mike's photos on display at the Small Art Exhibit at Arts-Illiana Gallery, Terre Haute.

January 2026-June 2026: Over 20 of Mike's photos displayed at Corporate Square, 2901 Ohio Blvd., Terre Haute, IN.