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Horsin' Around Rivendell Project
Calling all Artists!!
3/1/2009
Not a horse - I know! But it has flowers on it and I painted it with Testor's Enamel and nail polish when I was about 9 years old so give me a break. YOU CAN DO BETTER!
Come on in to State of the Art and pick out a little horsie - you know, the one who will whisper its name to you (in a horse whisper, doncha know). We have ribbons and beads and fabric and all kinds of supplies to share in case you have an idea but no art or craft supplies. Call me!!! Mar at 832-3900. And tell your creative friends! Need help getting started? Call me and we'll arrange a "playdate!"
Calling all artists!! Rivendell ReCreation Center, an all-volunteer not-for-profit therapeutic horseback riding organization in South Wales, New York is looking for artists to participate in our third annual exciting fund- raiser called Horsin' Around Rivendell. In this project, 5 to 12 inch plastic, wood, china, metal or plush toy or model horse statues are being collected and decorated for auction to raise money for this most worthy cause. We are also accepting donations of horse themed artwork in any media (original, reproductions, framed, unframed).
This event is being scheduled for Sunday May 17, 2009 The deadline for completion and delivery of entries is Saturday May 2 at 5pm. There are NO entry fees for participating artists.
Horsin' Around Rivendell is open to all artists: In past years we have had participants ranging in age from 3 years old on up to aging Boomers and beyond. We have enjoyed participation from pre-schoolers, school children, amateurs, professional artists and artists from as far away as Texas and New Mexico and Michigan!
Floral is the theme for this year but the Art Horses will not be subdivided into any categories - but puns and art and fantasy are all acceptable ideas. Remember we are looking for PRETTY LITTLE HORSES! A great place to get an idea is my little essay The Equine Lexicon. You may study previous entries but please, no copying! Each entry must have a NAME, and each entry must be accompanied by a 3x5 index card with your name, address, telephone number, email address and age (if you are 16 or younger), and the name of your Art Horse
Real horse show ribbons will be awarded to the young artists. There may be other ribbons awarded as well.
Artists can decorate their own toy horses for this project, or a horse can be picked up at State of the Art, 1781 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, New York. State of the Art is open Tuesday through Friday 11AM to 6 PM and Saturday 1PM to 5 PM. Finished Floral Art Horse creations must be delivered or shipped to State of the Art by the May 2, 2009 deadline. 1781 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14216-3001.
Judges for this event will be Rivendell insiders this year - folks who know both horses and flowers!
All entries will be photographed and made available for public viewing on this website.
Join in the fun! Decorate a horse that will help raise money for Rivendell. Therapeutic horseback riding offers mentally, emotionally and physically handicapped folks of all ages the opportunity to gain coordination and self-esteem. The horses at Rivendell are warm and friendly. The volunteers are second-to-none! And now you too can make a contribution to the magic that is Rivendell. Join us!
Any questions call mar at State of the Art, 832-3900 or email me at framar@framaree.com
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