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Art of the Horse

Woodside Art of the Horse

Woodside Day of the Horse

Equestrian Themed Art – Youth Show 10/13/23 | TBD

Event Overview

Established during our 15th anniversary event in 2019, the Woodside Art of the Horse features the original creative work of artists whose work celebrates the horse.

The Artists

This year, youth artists are welcome to participate!

How does it work?

Each year the format varies slightly with the goal of having an artist reception on the Friday of the Day of the Horse weekend. Details are provided on our website.

How To Participate

Details and the registration procedure are announced each year on our website.

Purchase Youth Art Calendar 2023

$20 donation for one. $25 if mailed.

Pick up: at Carousel Saddlery (884 Portola Rd., Portola Valley 94028) or Olson Nolte Saddle Shop (1580 El Camino Real, San Carlos 94070). Please bring donation receipt. 

Mailing: Indicate mailing address(s) on the donation form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! This year we will put on a youth event only. We encourage the next generation of horse lovers to share their artwork.

Deadline for Submissions (It’s FREE to enter!):
Drop off artwork Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 5&6 from 3PM-6PM.

Framed pieces are appreciated but not obligatory.

Art work drop off location:
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
2989 Woodside Road
Woodside Ca 94062

PICK UP ART (after event is over):
-Friday, Oct 14   2-5 pm
-Saturday, Oct 15.  2-5 pm

PICK UP Location:
Woodside Village Church
3154 Woodside Rd. 
Woodside, CA 94062 

Art Work Accepted:
Artwork must be the artist’s original design, and may be in is in a variety of mediums, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, graphic and charcoal, colored pencil, photography, sculpture, mixed media, miniatures, jewellery, and high quality crafts. No giclees or computer generated art will be accepted.

Copyright and Use Rights: Artists retain the copyright to their images. However, accepted images do become part of the WHOA! archives and may be used in future art promotions.

For Art pickup:

  • Friday, Oct 14   2-5 pm
  • Saturday, Oct 15.  2-5 pm

Woodside Village Church
3154 Woodside Rd. 
Woodside, CA 94062 

If you need to make special arrangements, please let him know. Don Defranco |  art@whoa94062.org

No…Entrance is free!  Just drop off your artwork Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 5&6 from 3PM-6PM at the event location. Easy Peasy…

Friday , October  6PM-8PM
  • opening reception party and judging
  • Calendar contestants announced
  • First and second place winners chosen
 
Sunday, Oct. 9 ( 10:30am-1:30pm) 
 
Where:
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
2989 Woodside Road
Woodside Ca 94062
 
 
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
2989 Woodside Road
Woodside Ca 94062
 
 

Local youth up to 18 years old

The exhibit includes original equestrian themed art.

Artwork will be the artist’s original design, and may be in is in a variety of mediums, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, graphic and charcoal, colored pencil, photography, sculpture, mixed media, miniatures, jewellery, and high quality crafts.

YES! Prizes include:

  • Free Horseback Riding Lessons
  • Trail Riding Adventures
  • Gift Cards from Carousel Saddlery
  • Gift Cards from Olsen Nolte Saddlery
  • And More!

Contact the event organiser:

Don Defranco |  art@whoa94062.org

Visit the Art Galleries

Receive an Art of the Horse 2021 Calendar

Donate $15 or more to WHOA! and
receive yours today!

For additional funds, you can specify how many calendars you would like to receive, in the “comments” section on the donation form.

If you are local, we will contact you to arrange for pick up. 

Contact WHOA!

2995 Woodside Rd. Suite 400-466, Woodside CA 94062

We will respond as soon as we can!