The Stone Horses Art of the Horse Contest is designed to enable artists of all abilities to express themselves and showcase their distinctive style. We hold the conviction that everyone should have the chance to create work that genuinely reflects their enthusiasm for horses.
We extend our gratitude to all the participants in this year's Division A contest! Every category was brimming with imaginative creations. We are deeply honored that you chose to share these works with us.
We are pleased to offer an expanded AOTH offering for 2024, to celebrate the amazing customizing artists in our community.
All entries for these two sections must be done on our Palouse mold!
***Entrants for these two classes must be attending Equilocity 2024 in Lexington, or have an identified proxy hand-deliver their entries to the Griffin Gate event space***
Entries for classes 5-6 must also fill out the entry form before 5:00 PM on Friday, July 5th 2024, and then physically bring your piece to the Griffin Gate Salon A on Thursday, July 11th 2024 between 12pm-9:30pm.
No Purchase is necessary to win. You do not have to be a current/past customer of The Peter Stone Horse Company to enter.
If you do not already have a Palouse body for the customized classes, we will have some for sale, but you may enter with your own Palouse or a Palouse you get from any other source.
• The Art of the Horse contest is open worldwide. Entries must be submitted in English or with English Subtitles where applicable.
• Open to everyone ages 14 years and up. Ages 14 years to 17 years must fill out and submit with entry a parent consent form.
• Novice to professionals may enter. Please review judging and understand that the criteria set for determining a winner is factored by more than the expertise displayed in the works, making this equal opportunities to win for all levels of skill.
• Participants may enter ONE piece per category. A separate entry form per entry must be completed for each entry.
Judges: The contest jury is composed of members of the Stone Horse staff.
Judging Criteria: Artwork should be horse related.
● Judges will review entries for creativity, originality, execution, use of media, realism where appropriate, and overall impact of the piece.
All levels of artist are welcomed in this contest, and experience will be a weighted criteria in judging decisions.
Each Division Will Be Awarded These Prizes
● Grand Prize/1st Prize: 1/6 Special Run Stone Prize Model Horse and $275 Stone Horses Gift Card
● 2nd Prize: $250 Stone Horses Gift Card
● 3rd Prize: $200 Stone Horses Gift Card
We look forward to seeing you at Art of the Horse~ Equilocity 2024
July 11-14th at the Griffin Gate by Marriott in Lexington, Kentucky