The Equine Art Extravaganza is an annual event hosted by the Friends of Dunrovin to raise funds to assist local nonprofit programs engaged in human, animal, environmental, or community well being.
August 17, 2019 – An Equestrian Waltz
Through art and music, the Equine Art Extravaganza celebrates the beautiful bond that has been forged throughout the ages between horses and humans. Six talented and creative artists interpreted this year’s theme of An Equestrian Waltz by painting and decorating a live horse.
Public Choice Contest
Immediately following the live event, there was a Public Choice Contest in which the public voted by making a $5 donation to Friends of Dunrovin for each vote cast. Voting began August 17, 2019 at the event and continued online through Sunday August 25th.
Presenting the 2019 Artists
First Place People’s Choice
Second Place People’s Choice
Participating Artists
August 18, 2018 – The Horse as Poetry in Motion
The August 18, 2018, Equine Art Extravaganza was themed as The Horse as Poetry in Motion. Nothing can match the grace and beauty of a horse that is running free. The events six artist kept motion in mind as they developed their concepts and painted their ponies.
What a GRAND event it was! The artwork was outstanding! Montana Musician, Charla Bauman wrote and sang a special song, Montana Poet Laureate, Lowell Jaeger, and cowboy singer/poet Doug Hogan, punctuated the evening with verses and stories, and Caffe Firenze served a delicious meal.
Presenting the 2018 Artists
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
The public voted for their favorite “painted pony” by making a $5 donation to the Friends of Dunrovin in the name of the artist/horse combination they wanted to support. Each $5 donation constitutes a vote. The total of all donations raised via voting was shared with the artists who receive the first and second most votes.
The First Place Winner was Rebecca Kinane and her equine partner, Lady Lonza.
The Second Place Winner was Debi Lorenc and her equine partner, Whiskey.
August 19, 2017 – The Horse of a Different Color
In spite of evacuations and chaos created by the Lolo Peak fire that raged through the Bitterroot Valley during the week, the inaugural Horse of a Different Color was a success by every measure. Beautifully painted and decorated horses filled the ranch, enthralled participants, and brought much needed joy to valley residents who had been coping with the ravages of the fire. We are most thankful for the resilience, dedication, and determination that the artists, the photographer, the caterer, the musician, and attendees demonstrated by their rallying with such energy and spirit to create such a beautiful experience – an art extravaganza.
Photographer John Ashley’s lovely short video of the event tells it all!
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
The public voted for their favorite “painted pony” by making a $5 donation to the Friends of Dunrovin in the name of the artist/horse combination they wanted to support. Each $5 donation constitutes a vote. The total of all donations raised via voting was shared with the artists who receive the first and second most votes.
The First Place Winner was Cindy Laundrie Marshall and her equine partner, Smokey.
The Second Place Winner was Lisa Gibson and her equine partner, Chinook.
MEET the ARTISTS and See Their Work
Artist Jeannette Wandler was unable to attend the event because she was needed to assist her parent evacuate their home and herd of sheep.
In spite of such demands, she delivered these lovely table center pieces for the event.
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Contact Us: DunrovinEAE@gmail.com