The Trail of Painted Ponies originated in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2001 as a public
art project that invited one-hundred and twenty artists to let their imaginations run wild, and
creatively transform life-size fiberglass horse sculptures into original works of art. The dazzling
results were displayed around the entire state of New Mexico where they were enjoyed by
hundreds of thousands of people. The Painted Ponies received rave reviews in the national media
and were featured in a documentary film that aired on PBS stations around the country. When
sold, they generated close to one million dollars for different arts, cultural, youth, animal, social
and environmental organizations.
What distinguished The Trail of Painted Ponies from many other animal-themed public art projects
was the quality of the artwork. The horse form was created exclusively for The Trail by a
nationally acclaimed sculptor. A curatorial effort was made to attract the very best established as
well as emerging artists to the project. And a special outreach was made to include Native
American artists.
Since that time The Trail of Painted Ponies has expanded to new ranges. It has moved its
headquarters to Carefree, Arizona.
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