Calling All Artists... It’s time for the Fine Art to Collectibles Competition 2024! Let your imagination run wild and join us on a trail ride that could lead to your design becoming a Trail of Painted Ponies figurine. Or if you know someone artistic, please invite them to participate in this competition. It could be a great opportunity!

Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024

Judging Criteria: Designs will be evaluated for beauty, the skill with which the design is rendered, the creative use of the horse form, the originality of the design and the concept or story behind the design. All designs must be submitted to one of the five categories listed below:

- Native American
- Western
- Animal
- Floral
- Artist Choice

Submissions: Designs may be presented on one of the Painted Ponies templates featured below >

Completed design submissions can be emailed to: info@paintedponies.com.

Design submissions can also be mailed to:

The Trail of Painted Ponies
Attn: Art Competition 2024
PO Box 26553
Prescott Valley, AZ 86312

You may enter as many designs as you would like.

Prizes

1st Place - $1,000 cash prize
2nd Place - $500 cash prize
3rd Place - $250 cash prize
  Prizes awarded to overall competition winners, not per category. All cash prizes will go towards an artist's design fee, if designs are chosen to be crafted into Painted Ponies figurines in the future.


Questions?: Email your questions to: info@paintedponies.com, or call 1 (855) 868-2427.


Themes: Below are examples of popular Painted Ponies figurines that are included in the five competition categories.

 
 
 
Native American

Example: Eagle Spirit
by Lorna Matsuda
Western

Example: Texas Ranger
by Lorna Matsuda

  
 
 
 
Animal

Example: Guardian of the North
by Lorna Matsuda
Floral

Example: Goddess of the Garden
by Jesse Leach


  
 
   
 
Artist Choice

Example: Love of a Warrior Mother
by Kaitlyn Lentz

    




To see available Painted Ponies figurines, which all began as original artwork submitted by an artist like you, please visit
The Trail of Painted Ponies Official Store >

 



Paper Submissions: Artists may submit designs on paper by downloading one of the 11 Pony Forms from The Trail of Painted Ponies. Select from the submission forms below.


Regal Form
Click Here


Walking Form
Click Here


Standing Form
Click Here


Running Form
Click Here
 


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Artist Testimonials

I got my start with The Trail of Painted Ponies in 2012 when one of my designs titled “Spirit of the Chief” was chosen to be created into a figurine. It was an exciting time in my career, already having received many awards from International Equine Artists and the Gallery Choice Award from the Calgary Stampede. It provided a diversity in direction and expanded my art into figurines. For the past 12 years it has been a privilege and a pleasure to be a part of this great company and to be an Official Painted Ponies Artist.

Each design I submit is carefully hand painted with great thought and special attention to detail. I feel that truly makes them authentic based on the artist style, talent, and imagination. Originality is everything when coming up with a new design. The Trail has many artists, and each one has a unique quality that gives the diversity that makes these beautiful figurines so sought after. I have truly enjoyed my journey with The Trail of Painted Ponies and hope to bring many new ideas in the upcoming future.

Lorna Matsuda
Official Painted Ponies Artist


When I was just a little girl, I fell in love with The Trail of Painted Ponies figurines. Walking into a Hallmark store in the year 2007, my eyes lit up upon gazing at the collection of Christmas Painted Ponies. I admired every exquisite detail, and I loved how each one was unique. Ever since, I have looked forward to new releases each season and dreamed of designing my very own Ponies. I never expected back then that someday, that dream would become a reality. My very first horse won the 2014 Holiday Design Competition and was crafted into a figurine years later. This design is titled “Gloria,” my first Christmas Pony. The process of seeing a 2D drawing turn into a fully produced horse figurine is remarkable, and I have been so blessed to have many more figurines crafted after “Gloria.” It has not only helped me grow as an artist, but it has allowed me to experience what it’s like working with product design. This has been a long-term interest of mine, and what makes it even more special is that I truly love this company. The Trail of Painted Ponies provides opportunities for everyone to become an artist and to share their love of horses, and that makes their designs even more spectacular. 

Emily Overman
Official Painted Ponies Artist




Important Information: 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.

We regret that we cannot return any submissions. 

Questions? Please Email: info@paintedponies.com, or call 1 (855) 868-2427.

Good luck to everyone, and Happy Trails!