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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