| APHA and The Trail of Painted Ponies
partner on art competition
Fort Worth, Texas –Today the American Paint Horse Association
(APHA) and The Trail of Painted Ponies announced an art
competition partnership in celebration of APHA’s 50th
anniversary. Artists and non-artists alike are encouraged to
submit designs that embody the “Celebrating the Spirit of the
American Paint Horse” theme for possible production into a
world-renowned Trail of Painted Ponies figurine.
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"The Trail of Painted Ponies is proud to partner with
the American Paint Horse Association to create this
exciting new art competition which celebrates the spirit
of the American Paint Horse and the 50th anniversary of
APHA,” said Karlynn Keyes, President, The Trail of
Painted Ponies. “This art competition will raise
invaluable awareness of the great work of the American
Paint Horse Association, while searching for the best
new artistic talent in America. The winning Painted Pony
from this competition may have the honor of being
crafted as a collectible figurine from The Trail of
Painted Ponies."
Designs will be accepted from February 1 through April 1,
2012. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three designs.
Artists may select from five copyrighted and registered
Painted Ponies forms, including the newly released “Regal”
design form, on which to submit their design. There is no
submission fee, and artists may submit multiple designs. Judging
will be based on beauty, skill, creativity and originality,
along with the concept and story of the design. The artist’s
thoughts or story behind the design must be included. Winning
designs will be announced May 1, 2012.
The first place design may be crafted as a figurine and will
be awarded a $1,000 cash prize. Second place will be awarded a
$500 cash prize, and third will receive a $250 cash prize.
Submissions will not be returned.
Additional details are available at the American Paint Horse
Association website: www.apha.com/paintedponies and/or The Trail
of Painted Ponies website:
www.trailofpaintedponies.com.
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About The Trail of Painted Ponies
The Trail of Painted Ponies is one of the premier fine
art and collectibles companies in the world, crafting
one of the most treasured collectibles in America,
Painted Ponies figurines. Born and bred in Santa Fe, The
Trail of Painted Ponies stampeded into the artistic
landscape as a public art project that dazzled
spectators throughout New Mexico, the Land of
Enchantment. The Trail of Painted Ponies is celebrating
10 years of horses in art and this extraordinary brand
is synonymous with artistry, quality, craftsmanship and
its philanthropic commitment.
About APHA
The American Paint Horse
Association (APHA), the international breed registry for the
American Paint Horse headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas,
celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012. In fulfillment of its
mission to collect, record and preserve pedigrees of the breed,
APHA recognizes and supports 111 regional and international
clubs, produces championship shows, sponsors trail rides and
creates and maintains programs that increase the value of
American Paint Horses and enriches members' experiences with
their horses. APHA has registered more than a million horses in
59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves
over 64,000 active youth and adult members around the world.
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