Edition 8 - 8 October 2009

There's nothing secretive about CowParade, in fact we are happy to shout it to the Mountain tops (except we don't have too many of those is WA). So and we are excited to share the latest news....

At last..........the first of our cows have been packed into a container and are crossing the ocean right now! We can't wait for our first herd to arrive.

32 cows will arrive in Fremantle around the 19th of October and have them processed by customs within a few days.

In the meantime, we are still going through the process of matching sponsors with artists, and indeed trying to secure some more sponsors so that we can put in another order to bring our cow numbers from 64 to 96.

Other great news........we are now able to have our cows moo'nufactured in a much shorter time and hope to be able to order the remaining 32 cows no later than mid November which will enable all artists to receive their cows prior to Christmas.

And....this is also great news for potential sponsors also. You now have an extra few weeks help us raise the extra funds to commit to the final container of cows AND be affiliated with this udderley exciting international art event.

We hope that you enjoy his edition of the Moo News

From the CowTeam in Margaret River

Artists

Artists...So when can you get your cows????

If your design involves a lot of moo-dification you will have access to the first shipment of cows so that you can start ASAP. The second shipment which is expected to arrive around the middle of November will be distributed amongst the remainder of artists who have been selected by sponsors so far. We will be sending out more information to artists soon and will be in touch to discuss.

CowParade Margaret Rivers' Official Moover, Cowara Transport is offering its warehousing services for Cow distribution in both Perth and Margaret River, and as part of your information pack you will receive information about the time and place to pick up your cow.

"But......I haven't heard whether I have been selected by a sponsor?" we hear you ask. Don't give up hope, because we won't. We are working hard to secure a sponsor for your fantastic design and hope to deliver you a cow before Christmas.

The Grove Vineyard

The Grove Vineyard was founded in 1995 in the Willyabrup Valley in the Heart of the Margaret River Wine Region. The property comprises of 75 acres of vines, forest and open space. Accommodation consists of two three bedroom chalets and one honeymoon bungalow.

Other facilities include a winery with Cellar door, The Margaret River Distilling Company, The Liqueur Factory and Yahava Koffee Works all being a part of complex.

The Grove Vineyard is a family owned and guided business that has been trading for over 10 years.

The Grove Vineyard was created from pasture by hand planting 25,000 vines, 350 olive trees and some 6000 native trees and shrubs.

Jahroc Galleries

Jahroc Galleries is located in the main street of Margaret River down near the river with a beautiful Karri Forest as it's backdrop. The gallery is home to Jahroc Furniture and also exhibits Fine Art, Glass, Sculpture, Ceramic, and fine wood.

Jahroc Furniture have forged a reputation as Western Australia's' leading furniture designer/makers with Gary Bennett and David Paris spending the last 23 years working together producing pieces that have been acquired by collectors around the globe. With over 40 industry awards the Jahroc design team are by far the most highly award furniture makers in Australia.

With Fine artists such as Larry Mitchell, Shaun Atkinson, Greg Baker, Michael Seigenthaler, Astrid Dahl, Shannon Hamilton, Murray Gill, Di Taylor and Paul Scott plus a stable of over 60 well known West Australian artists Jahroc Galleries simply must be seen when visiting the Margaret River region.

Visit Jahroc Galleries in Margaret River today and find why all that do leave inspired.

Marketing

The world of online communication and social media is very powerful and a wonderful word of mouth marketing tool. So if you haven't used it before, why don't you try dipping your toes in the world of Twitter, it really is a great 'word of mouth' promotional tool. Sponsors, artists, everyone and anyone can twitter about CowParade.

We invite you to join our Twitter site and let's all spread the CowParade word.

CowParade Margaret River Facts:

News about CowParade Margaret River has recently reached an email database of more than 50,000 international CowParade followers. Our news highlighted renowned artists Robert Juniper and Ken Done as part of the great line up artists for our show.
CowParade Margaret River now has 122 Twitter followers including Skywest Airlines, Yoko Ono and A Gallery Art in London. From little things. Big noise grows!
Margaretriver.com ranks first on a Google search for CowParade Margaret River and CowParade Margaret River sponsors.
Margaretriver.com ranks first on a You Tube search for CowParade Margaret River which reveal two video clips that have received in total, 300 views so far.
Through 2009 CowParade has been seen in Taipei, Hong Kong, La Jolla (San Diego), Sao Paulo and Lima Peru. Each will have produced unique artwork from their own very talented artists for the event.

CowParade Sponsors

CowParade Partners

Cattle Driver

Colonial Brewery

Grand Champion Prize Cow

Augusta Margaret River Shire Council | Busselton Shire Council

Stockyard Cow

Margaret River Region Wine Festival | Curtin University of Technology, Margaret River Campus

Jackaroo

Dairy Hand

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