sponsor a horse for champions on parade

Businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to show their support for Champions On Parade by becoming horse sponsors.

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Horse sponsors would provide the funds needed to cover the cost to manufacture each horse. That cost is $5,000. Checks should be made payable to Bedford County Arts Council. You may also pay by debit/credit card. However, a processing fee will apply. 

The horse sponsorship fee is tax deductible, as our organization is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. 

In exchange, the horse sponsor and host would be listed on a plaque placed permanently on the chest of each statue, along with the name of the artist responsible for painting the horse. Scannable QR codes will also be placed on statue plaques to lead viewers to more information about each horse sponsor, host and artist, and to provide more information about the horse’s design and its significance to our local history and cultural heritage.

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Horse Design Selection

Horse sponsor may choose an approved artist's design. All final designs must be approved by The Fly Arts Center and adhere to the design guidelines of this campaign.

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Horse Placement

Horse sponsors may also be hosts to provide a location for their horse to be displayed. Display locations must have easy and open access for the public viewing. This location can be either indoor or outdoor. There is no additional cost to host a horse. Host locations must be in Bedford County, TN. High traffic areas are preferred.

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If you are unable to host your horse, you may select one of our approved host locations.

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Horses will remain on display until they are sold at auction in 2027 by The Fly Arts Center to raise money for the organization. All horses remain the property of The Fly Arts Center until they are purchased at auction.

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You may also want to consider supporting the entire campaign in exchange for
promotion consideration as a program sponsor. For questions, please email us.