September 2002

CowParade is the world's largest and premier public art event. From Chicago and New York in 1999 and 2000, Kansas City and Houston in 2001, and Las Vegas, London, Australia and San Antonio in 2002, CowParade continues to evolve, not just in size, but also in quality and creativity.

What exactly is CowParade? CowParade is a public art exhibition that places life size fiberglass cows designed and created by host city artists in city landscapes for the public to view and interact with. While the base cow sculptures remain the same, each city's artists are challenged by the creations from the past events, inspired by the cultural influences and history of their cities, and moved by their own interpretation of the cow as an object of art. CowParade is funded through individual and corporate sponsorships that allow a broad cross-section of the host city to contribute. Through these sponsorships, increased tourism, and CowParade merchandise sales CowParade has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for charities, and city governments all over the world.

"CowParade is the single largest and most successful event in the history of Chicago"

- Chicago Mayor Richard Daley

Most important, CowParade ultimately benefits charity. At the conclusion of each event, the cows are herded up and many are auctioned, with a substantial portion of the proceeds benefiting charity.

San Antonio is a unique and ideal host city for the CowParade event because of our local culture, artistic resources, and distinct history and architecture. We are pleased to announce the CowParade San Antonio Honarary co-chairs; The Honarable Mayor Ed Garza, City Manager Terry Brechtel, and Pediatric Oncologist Dr. Mahendra Patel. In San Antonio, the charitable beneficiaries will be the American Cancer Society San Antonio office and the San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs (focusing on funding for San Antonio based non-profit arts organizations).

1. For general event information contact Josie Fauerso at 210-595-0251

2. For cow sales and sponsorship information contact Shannon Stephens at 210-595-0251

3. For arts and education information contact Elizabeth Fauerso at 210-227-1999

4. For information on the 2002 Cattle Baron Gala contact Anna Melissa Cavazos at 210-614-4211

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