Before the start of a CowParade, area artists are invited to send us design submissions. The invitation is an "open call," extended to anyone - and submissions from children are encouraged. The designs are reviewed by a panel of experts and other arts and community organizations to ensure that the designs conform to the Guidelines set forth in the artist application. Accepted designs become part of the official portfolio for selection by sponsors. The artists whose designs are selected by our sponsors receive an honorarium once the work is complete and in conformance with their design proposal.

Anyone may become part of CowParade by sponsoring a cow. Sponsorship fees per cow vary from city to city. Even after a CowParade opens, there are still opportunities for Sponsorship.

Join our growing list of sponsors today! You can select from hundreds of designs that artists have submitted or commission an artist of your own. There are many sponsorship opportunities available starting with a single-cow sponsorship, which includes the artist fees. Cow herd and special sponsorship opportunities are available which provide greater marketing opportunities.

CowParades are open to all artists, from the acclaimed to the amateur. Children as well as adults are invited to submit designs. For more information on CowParade and the design submission process, please contact Ron Fox.