PHOENIX – An Arizona woman will be showcasing her artwork to the entire state after winning Arizona Lottery’s first artwork competition.
The competition was based on Dia De los Muertos traditions as a way to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
The winner, Emily Costello, is a self-taught artist inspired by her Mexican heritage. She teaches art classes to kids at the Phoenix Art Museum and Free Arts of Arizona for the Abused Children’s Professional Artist program. She is also part of the Phoenix Fridas Arizona Latina Art Collective.