Carousel Horse Auction Details
The Frederick Arts Council has selected artists to refurbish and decorate carousel horses for live auction
See available carousel figures below. Live auction will take place Sept 24 at Cocktails & Carousels. Stay tuned for online auction link option.
High-Ho, Silver!
Artist Esperanza Alzona
“High-Ho, Silver!” —the phrase associated with the Lone Ranger, has become a cultural touchstone, used metaphorically to indicate that something or someone is on the way or that help is coming. The famous stallion named Silver was actually white, but this horse is a bright metallic silver. The refurbished figure is meant to be a symbol of shining hope, help arriving, a harbinger of something exciting about to happen. A pair of wings have been added reminiscent of Pegasus, conveying the idea of swiftness and unstoppable movement in an upward direction, characteristics of a mission being carried out with divine purpose. The horse is a
bright, shiny vision of uplifting, hope, salvation and transcendence, much needed in our troubled times.
The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County. The organization fosters an environment where the arts flourish in the community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources. FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Sky Stage, Frederick Public Art Initiative, Art in the Park, and Arts in Education grants.