The American Paint Horse Association & The Trail of Painted Ponies
Announce a NEW Art Competition!
September 1 - November 1, 2015

This is the second competition celebrating the extraordinary partnership between the American Paint Horse Association and The Trail of Painted Ponies. The first competition took place in 2012, and was an extraordinary success. Many wonderful designs were received that have been crafted into Painted Ponies figurines. Designs that were originally submitted to the 2012 competition that were later crafted into figurines are featured below.
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Painted Harmony
by Janee Hughes
Cheyenne Warrior
by Vickie Knepper-Adrian
Friends Forever
by Lorna Matsuda
Regalia
by Janet Snyder

 

THEME: All submissions must honor the American Paint Horse.

NO FEES: There are no submission fees, and you may submit as many designs as you would like.

FORMS: Designs may be submitted on any current Painted Ponies Forms, which are available to download below.

DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1st: All entries must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2015.

ONLINE VOTING NOVEMBER 16th - 27th: Vote for your favorite Painted Pony.

WINNER: The winning submission will be announced on December 1, 2015 and may be crafted into a Trail of Painted Ponies figurine to honor the partnership between the American Paint Horse Association and The Trail of Painted Ponies.

* First Place Winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
* Second Place Winner will be awarded a $500 cash prize.
* Third Place Winner will be awarded a $250 cash prize.




HOW TO ENTER:

Paper Submissions:

1. Choose from one of the available Painted Ponies Forms below.
2. Download and print the form. Be sure to include the Artist's Application.
3. Please title your submissions and include the stories for your Painted Ponies. Tell us all about them!
4. Email or mail in your completed Painted Ponies submissions and Artist's Application.
5. You may also order the NEW Prancing Paint Your Own Pony Kit from The Trail of Painted Ponies Official Store. Email us pictures of your completed Kit, along with your Artist Application. DO NOT ship us the completed Kits. To order, Click Here.

Email to: info@paintedponies.com

Mail to:
The Trail of Painted Ponies
ATTN: Design Competition
31839 N 66th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

*Remember there are no submission fees and you may submit as many designs as you like!
Choose from 7 Painted Ponies Forms:

NEW! Click Here to download the Application Form of the PRANCING Horse Outline

Order the NEW Prancing Paint Your Own Pony Kit by Clicking Here.

s NEW! Click Here to download the Application Form of the NEW REARING Horse Outline
Click Here to download the Application Form
of the TROTTING Horse Outline
Click Here to download the Application Form
of the REGAL Horse Outline
Click Here to download the Application Form
of the STANDING Horse Outline
Click Here to download the Application Form
of the WALKING Horse Outline
Click Here to download the Application Form
of the RUNNING Horse Outline


JUDGING CRITERIA: All of the Painted Ponies submissions must pay tribute to the American Paint Horse. Keep in mind the winning Pony may be crafted as a collectible figurine from The Trail of Painted Ponies. Artists will need to provide designs for both the front and the back of their Painted Ponies, along with a compelling title and the story.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
 1. We assume all entries are original and are the works and property of the entrant, with all rights granted therein. We are not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant. Artists should realize that we often receive design submissions from many artists with similar themes.
2. In return for accepting the "financial and promotional packages," winners agree to release the copyright to their winning entry to The Trail of Painted Ponies.
3. Please Note: Any and all designs submitted to The Trail of Painted Ponies are on the copyrighted and registered horse form and these submissions become the property of The Trail of Painted Ponies. We regret that we cannot return any submissions.
4. Questions? Please Email: info@paintedponies.com or Phone Toll Free: 1 877-459-5701, Ext. 0#.

The Trail of Painted Ponies crafts one of the most treasured collectibles in America and has celebrated the horse in art for the past 13 years.

Happy Trails!

About the American Paint Horse Association

To Learn more about The American Paint Horse Association visit: apha.com

Competition Media Coverage

PAINT HORSE JOURNAL September 2015 - Click Here

CHROME Magazine - Click Here