Retired Westland collectable cow

Cows on Parade 2002 For Every New Year #9184 This listing if for an authentic Cows on Parade, For Every New Year #9184. This figurine was stored in it's orginal box and still has the hang tag. It is in PERFECT condition. There is no chips, cracks or damage of any kind. The Cow Parade (a.k.a. Cows on Parade) is the world's largest public art exhibition. Since making its American debut the summer of 1999 in Chicago, Cow Parade has made appearances in cities all over the world, as well as over a dozen locations in the U.S. In each location, the event revolves around fiberglass statues of cows. The undecorated figures are turned over to local artists, architects, photographers, designers and celebrities who then adorn the cows in creative ways. Their designs are frequently based on themes and events with special significance to their locality. After the artists have completed the work on the cows, the statues are displayed in various public locations around the host city. The exhibition continues for several weeks, after which the statues are auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting charities designated by local organizers of the Cow Parade. Besides being a means to raise money for charitable causes, the Cow Parade is meant to bring art to the masses and demonstrate that art can be playful as well as serious. Since its first staging in 1999, the Cow Parade has grown dramatically. New artists are challenged and inspired by the work of previous entrants. More than 3,000 cows have be