Artwork From Columbia Resident 1 Of 4 Pieces Chosen To Debut On MD Lotto Ticket

COLUMBIA, MD — A Howard County resident's artwork happens to be one of four pieces chosen by the Maryland Lottery to be featured on the Maryland Treasures scratch-off ticket, which will go on sale in March 2026.

The winning artwork was chosen from nearly 2,200 entries from more than 700 entrants who were each permitted to submit up to five pieces. The four winners each will receive a $4,000 award from the lottery and their artwork will be unveiled in March 2026 before the Maryland Treasurers ticket goes on sale. The four winning artists are:

• Courtney Bindl of Timonium
• Julia Chiplis of Frederick
• Gia Coakley of Mount Airy
• Kevin Richardson of Columbia

The lottery launched the contest on July 1, inviting Maryland residents to submit original pieces of art celebrating Maryland’s history, landmarks, culture or traditions. A selection panel of Lottery employees planned to choose three winners, but decided to add a fourth because the quality of the submissions was so strong, the lottery announced.

“This was our first art contest, and the response was overwhelming,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin. “We had image after image that we loved, which made it impossible to pick just three. We’re excited for Courtney, Julia, Gia and Kevin, and we’re looking forward to sharing their artwork with the entire state. All four versions of the Maryland Treasures ticket will have an eye-catching look that will hold a special appeal for Marylanders. Congratulations to the four of them from the entire lottery team.”