Art

Pater Painting Tops Sporting Art Auction

• By Ron Mitchell
• November 21, 2016
• Kentucky

Andre Pater's Red Arrow, 2016 was sold for $276,000, including buyer premium, to top the fourth annual Sporting Art Auction at Keeneland on Nov. 21.

Art Auction to Benefit Bright Futures Farm

• By BloodHorse Staff
• May 25, 2016
• Off Track Thoroughbreds

Fast Market was a stakes winner in Canada, and resides at Bright Futures Farm in Pennsylvania, which provides reschooling and retirement, primarily for Thoroughbreds. The auction will benefit Bright Futures Farm.

Penley Named Official Breeders' Cup Artist

• By BloodHorse Staff
• September 17, 2015
• Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Steve Penley has been named the official artist for the 2015 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Sale of Oil Painting to Benefit PDJF

• By BloodHorse Staff
• July 18, 2012
• Southwest Region

An original oil painting depicting a morning scene at Santa Anita Park is being sold by an art gallery in New Mexico to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.

Alabama HBPA Fight for Live Racing Not Easy

• By Tom LaMarra
• June 14, 2012
• Southeast Region

It doesn't appear live Thoroughbred racing will return to Birmingham Race Course any time soon, but the re-energized Alabama Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said it plans to keep pushing for it.

Secretariat , Barbaro Art to Support Fight Against Laminitis

• July 31, 2007
• Thoroughbred Racing

New art depicting Barbaro and Secretariat will be sold to benefit the Laminitis Fund at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center.

Louisville Restaurant To Honor Secretariat and Penny Chenery in May 1 Fundraiser

• April 20, 2007

A special dinner and art exhibition at Avalon restaurant in Louisville will pay homage to the legendary Secretariat May 1 at 7 p.m.

Thoroughbred Art Offered at HTA Auction in Lexington

• September 26, 2006

The world of the Thoroughbred, as seen by European and American artists, will be represented at the 29th equine art auction of Harness Tracks of America, to be held Oct. 6-7 at the Tattersalls Sales Arena in Lexington.

Former Jockey to Donate Art for Hurricane Relief

• By Amy Whitfield
• September 7, 2005

Nick Martinez, a retired jockey turned equine artist, hopes to paint a brighter picture for those who have suffered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Racing Museum to Feature 'Moneighs' at 50th Anniversary Reception

• August 2, 2005

The National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs, New York will feature original paintings created by Hall of Fame racehorses at the 50th Anniversary Hall of Fame cocktail reception Aug. 6.

Cross Gate Gallery Celebrates Anniversary

• February 9, 2005

Cross Gate Gallery in Lexington will celebrate their 30th year in business on March 4 by hosting a live auction to benefit The Lexington Foundation.

Here and There

• March 1, 2002

Miscellaneous industry racing news