FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Can you paint or draw an equine that is one breath away from leaping off the canvas? Or does your unique use of color and technique capture the emotion that Paint Horse enthusiasts feel for their breed? Then you may be a perfect fit for the American Paint Horse Association’s next official World Championship Paint Horse Show artist. The premier horse show is set for June 22–July 5, 2008 in Fort Worth, Texas. The winning artist’s original work will be reproduced as a commemorative fine art print, on the cover of the /World Show Program/ and on official World Show merchandise.
The APHA World Show is the largest Paint Horse show on earth, with more than 2,000 horses from across the globe being exhibited. The show offers the winning artist two full weeks of excellent exposure to the global Paint Horse community and the North Texas-area public.
“At APHA, we sincerely believe that the American Paint Horse is one of the most talented, athletic, intelligent and beautiful horses in the world,” said APHA Director of Public Relations and Marketing Jerry Circelli. “We are looking for a work of art that truly captures the essence of the American Paint Horse—from its vibrant coat colors and patterns to its strong conformation to its wiling disposition. We need an artistic piece that truly displays the qualities that endear this horse to more than 100,000 people around the world.”
To enter artwork or a portfolio into the contest to become APHA’s newest official World Show artist, provide the artist’s name and contact information, including e-mail, the art media used and the dimensions of the final artwork. The deadline for all submissions is March 3, 2008. Questions and digital submissions smaller than 3MB may be e-mailed to Chelsea Cline at ccline@apha.com <mailto:ccline@apha.com>. Larger or non-digital submissions may be mailed to:
American Paint Horse Association
Attn: Chelsea Cline
P.O. Box 961023
Fort Worth, Texas 76161
APHA will notify the winning artist and other entrants on March 17, and all mailed submissions will be returned. The final World Show artwork is due April 15.
About APHA
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) has recorded pedigrees and performance records of more than 900,000 horses in 49 nations and territories since it was founded 45 years ago, and now serves approximately 100,000 active members around the world. APHA, a non-profit organization, prides itself on community involvement and educating the public about the beauty and talent of the American Paint Horse breed. For more information, visit apha.com or call (817) 834-2742.
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