News from the Holstein Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Ladies of Wisconsin” to Be Offered at National Convention
Sale to Benefit Holstein Foundation


Brattleboro, Vt. (JUNE 3, 2008)…The Holstein Foundation is excited to announce the sale of the “Ladies of Wisconsin” original oil painting at the National Holstein Convention Sale on June 24 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The proceeds from the sale of this original piece and its prints will be shared between the Holstein Foundation and Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association.

"The sale of this artwork is a great opportunity to support two organizations that have a strong impact on the future of the dairy industry,” said Elmo Wendorf, Jr., former Holstein Foundation trustee and National Convention Chair.  “This is a great opportunity to collaborate with another group that has similar goals as the Holstein Foundation – to educate youth and prepare them for a successful future.”

The original oil painting, #1 giclee, and Artist’s Proof will be auctioned off at the beginning of the National Convention Sale. Standard prints may be purchased during the sale for $50, and artist Larry Schultz will be on hand to sign prints purchased that evening. After the sale, signed and numbered prints may be purchased for $100, and standard prints will be available for $50.

 “Ladies of Wisconsin,” by noted Wisconsin artist Larry Schultz, features several prominent cows that have been developed in the state over the past several decades. Cows featured in the painting include: Crescentmead Rotate Amanda, D-R-A August, Gene-Acres Felicia May Fury, Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence, Gray View B D Crissy, Jan-Com Fond Matt Matilda, Krull Broker Elegance, Plain View Inga, Sher-Est S-Wind Saturday-ET, St Croixco Lad Nina, Stookey Elm Park Blackrose-ET, Townson Elevation Lindy, Vandyk-K Integrity Paradise, and Whirlhill Q Rag Apple Ariel.

The Holstein Foundation will also be hosting an online art sale from July 1 to August 1,
featuring the #2-#10 giclees and #1-#10 signed and numbered prints. Visit the Holstein Foundation website, www.holsteinfoundation.org, for more details.

The Holstein Foundation would like to thank Holstein World and WestfaliaSurge for their sponsorship of this project.

For more information on this exciting opportunity, contact Lindsey Worden at 800.952.5200, ext. 4096 or lworden@holstein.com.

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