cow art anyone?
love it!
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cow art anyone?
love it!
Cow tipping!!!!! Fun late drunk night excursion!!!!
The Cow Parade Art Show
CowParade is the largest, most successful public art event in the world, and yes it does involve cows! Well, not real cows, but cow art. CowParade events have been staged in over 50 different cities since 1999. Some of the popular cities include Chicago, New York City, London, Tokyo, Prague, Buenos Aires, Boston, and Milan.
Over 5,000 different artists ranging from professionals and amateurs, have participated in CowParade.
These designed and painted cows have raised over 20 millon dollars, which has been donated to non-profit organizations around the world.The cows are even auctioned off at the end of the art show; celebs such as Oprah Winfrey, Ringo Starr, and Elton John have purchased CowParade cows.
A few of the organizations who have benefited from these decorated cows include:
- Texas Children?s Hospital (Houston)
- Special Olympics (Bucharest)
- University of Wisconsin Children?s Hospital
- Save the Children (Copenhagen, Denmark)
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Boston)
- Jack and Jill?s Children Foundation (Dublin, Ireland)
- Association Against Muscular Dystrophy(Monaco)
- Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) (South Africa)
?Cuidado con las vacas (Mexico City)
A cow needs a bull like a fish needs a bycicle (Barcelona)
Mini Cow Parade Figurines
4 COW PARADE CATTLE SPATTLE MINI COWS ON PARADE FIG Current Bid: $16.00 
Cow Parade MINI GLADIATOR COW NIB from 2002 Current Bid: $4.99 
TAXI COW MINI COWS ON PARADE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Current Bid: $7.00 
#7088 Cow's on Parade, SUMMERTIME Mini Current Bid: $8.99 
The Cow Parade Cows
Cows just aren't the typical animal to use for art shows and charity, but CowParade used the cow instead of a cute furry bunny or a lovable puppy dog because cows represent a lot to people all over the world.
Cows are sacred to many countries. They are historical, and even connect us to our past. Cows are just magical creatures that just make everyone smile.
Typically, the Cow Parade cows are either standing, grazing, or reclining, but the artists have created interesting works of art out of the simple benign animal. These artists have designed over 2,500 cows worldwide and no two are alike. You'll find the theme cows, holiday cows, musical, floral, pop, sports, classic, diva, action, and occupational cows.
Size of the Cows:
- Standing Cow- 95?(L) x 29?(W) x 57?(H)
- Grazing Cow- 84?(L) x 29?(W) x 48?(H)
- Reclining Cow- 88?(L) x 44?(W) x 42?(H)
What are the Cows made of? The cows are made of a flame-retardant fiberglass with an internal steel rebar used for reinforcement. They have cement bases.
Mos expensive Cow: The most expensive cow was sold in Dublin in 2003 for $146,000. The Wage Moo cow was designed by John Rocha.
Becoming a Figurine: These giant cows are miniaturized to become 6 to 12 inch standard figurines and the 3 inch miniature figurines, which are among some of the top collectibles worldwide. Each CowParade figurine is an exact replica to an original cow that was a part of the Cow Parade event. To date there are over 500 cow figurines that have been reproduced.
As to what authentic cows becoem figurines, there just isn't a system to choosing who becomes a figurine and who doesn't.
The Cow Parade Art Show
CowParade is the largest, most successful public art event in the world, and yes it does involve cows! Well, not real cows, but cow art. CowParade events have been staged in over 50 different cities since 1999. Some of the popular cities include Chicago, New York City, London, Tokyo, Prague, Buenos Aires, Boston, and Milan.
Over 5,000 different artists ranging from professionals and amateurs, have participated in CowParade.
These designed and painted cows have raised over 20 millon dollars, which has been donated to non-profit organizations around the world.The cows are even auctioned off at the end of the art show; celebs such as Oprah Winfrey, Ringo Starr, and Elton John have purchased CowParade cows.
A few of the organizations who have benefited from these decorated cows include:
- Texas Children?s Hospital (Houston)
- Special Olympics (Bucharest)
- University of Wisconsin Children?s Hospital
- Save the Children (Copenhagen, Denmark)
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Boston)
- Jack and Jill?s Children Foundation (Dublin, Ireland)
- Association Against Muscular Dystrophy(Monaco)
- Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) (South Africa)
?Cuidado con las vacas (Mexico City)
A cow needs a bull like a fish needs a bycicle (Barcelona)
Mini Cow Parade Figurines
The Cow Parade Cows
Cows just aren't the typical animal to use for art shows and charity, but CowParade used the cow instead of a cute furry bunny or a lovable puppy dog because cows represent a lot to people all over the world.
Cows are sacred to many countries. They are historical, and even connect us to our past. Cows are just magical creatures that just make everyone smile.
Typically, the Cow Parade cows are either standing, grazing, or reclining, but the artists have created interesting works of art out of the simple benign animal. These artists have designed over 2,500 cows worldwide and no two are alike. You'll find the theme cows, holiday cows, musical, floral, pop, sports, classic, diva, action, and occupational cows.
Size of the Cows:
Weight of the Cows: The cows weigh about 125 pounds before the artists begin to paint the cows, and after completion, they weigh about 400 pounds to include the cement base.
- Standing Cow- 95?(L) x 29?(W) x 57?(H)
- Grazing Cow- 84?(L) x 29?(W) x 48?(H)
- Reclining Cow- 88?(L) x 44?(W) x 42?(H)
What are the Cows made of? The cows are made of a flame-retardant fiberglass with an internal steel rebar used for reinforcement. They have cement bases.
Mos expensive Cow: The most expensive cow was sold in Dublin in 2003 for $146,000. The Wage Moo cow was designed by John Rocha.
Becoming a Figurine: These giant cows are miniaturized to become 6 to 12 inch standard figurines and the 3 inch miniature figurines, which are among some of the top collectibles worldwide. Each CowParade figurine is an exact replica to an original cow that was a part of the Cow Parade event. To date there are over 500 cow figurines that have been reproduced.
As to what authentic cows becoem figurines, there just isn't a system to choosing who becomes a figurine and who doesn't.
I'm holding out for the "Cougar Cow" or the "Hoochie Mama Cow" before I'll bid.
kathydwells
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwiched
If you have not already, you MUST go and buy these right now! They are the best things ever! It is hard to stop at one.
If you have not already, you MUST go and buy these right now! They are the best things ever! It is hard to stop at one.
both excellent ideas!
If you have not already, you MUST go and buy these right now! They are the best things ever! It is hard to stop at one.
okay. your wish is my command. on my way out the door now.
thanks much Darlene. I needed something new to put in my thighs.
Here is the "hoochie" mama!
