Experience More Art, More History,
and More Inspiration
Visit CowParade at Old Sturbridge Village and be inspired by more than two dozen one-of-a-kind works of art, created by local and regional artists! Don’t miss your chance to attend this celebration of history, agriculture, and art at Old Sturbridge Village.
You could also have the exclusive chance to own a stunning, artist-designed cow after CowParade ends on September 28th! Some cows are available to purchase now while others will be availble at a special auction in September. Keep scrolling to learn more!
A Day in the Park Cow
By Howie Green
A Day in the Park Cow celebrates the upbeat, open, fun, and colorful environment that is Old Sturbridge Village – with so many things to see and do. This cow is a Pop Art landscape that aims to brings a smile and good vibes to visitors at the Village who can see themselves in this psychedelic Pop Art landscape.
Howie Green is a Boston-based artist who creates pop art using an eclectic and upbeat approach to his work. Howie has created 10 cows for previous CowParades, alongside many other creations. Images from comics, celebrities, movies, TV, and various other sources all make their way into Howie's fun and colorful pieces. Howie has garnered over 40 awards for his work and has illustrated several children’s books, including his own publication, Jazz Fish Zen: Adventures in Mamboland.
Batik Cow
By Caoin Springer O'Durgy
Batik Cow was inspired by the Batik dyeing process where fabric is dyed using a wax resist technique. This historic textile process is continuously being innovated and modernized, and this cow was created to reflect this historic process.
Originally from Ogden, UT, Caoin Springer O'Durgy moved to the Boston area to get his degree in Illustration from MassArt. With community as the base, Caoin creates whimsical, diverse, and color-blind friendly designs that bring together community members of all ages and backgrounds and aims to invite all people to see themselves within it, fostering a sense of shared connection and joy.
Better Together
By Fitchburg Memorial Middle School
Better Together was designed so that all the students and staff at Fitchburg Memorial Middle School could participate and leave their mark in the creation of this cow, no matter their artistic ability. The design incorporates the handprints of everyone from the school, creating bonds in a colorful and fun way, while participating in a project that's part of a greater community.
Fitchburg Memorial Middle School believes in highlighting their students' creativity while fostering a sense of community. In creating this cow, they inspired students to step out of their comfort zone, take chances, and challenge themselves. Taking part in a project of this magnitude has built confidence and self-esteem for their students, setting them up for further success in the future.
Chip
By Lily Gigante
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Chip the cow was inspired by local New England creameries. This design resembles a mint chocolate chip sundae, sporting a minty base, chocolate chip spots, waffle cone horns, hot fudge, sprinkles, and a bright cherry on top.
Lily Gigante is a mural artist based in Massachusetts and a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She creates art filled with bright colors in many mediums from acrylic paint to yarn. Her practice is deeply intertwined with her passion for local agriculture, and she hopes to honor the land and communities that it nourishes through her artwork.
Clover
By Kaye Weber
Clover was inspired by the four seasons and the nature of time within Old Sturbridge Village - transporting viewers from the 21st century back to the early 19th century. This cow showcases Old Sturbridge Village throughout the four seasons: the blooming tulips in the spring, the animals roaming green pastures in the summer, the vibrant New England foliage in the fall, and the harsh nature of the winter. Clover’s name comes from the cloven hooves of the cow and the four-leaf clover, mimicking the four distinct sections of each season combined into one singular entity.
Kaye Weber is a Connecticut based fine artist and printmaker who works primarily with acrylic and gouache paint, relief printmaking, and the occasional ceramic piece. Her work seeks to strike a balance between simple depictions of vivid imagery and intensely detailed object portraiture. Her style of working with paints and pigments relies heavily on intense color and semi-realism, juxtaposing delicate shadows with graphic linework. Through this, she combines memory, nostalgia, and the whimsical elements of fantasy rooted within the context of reality. She draws inspiration from classic fantasy novels such as JRR Tolkien's “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, children's fairy tales and fables, modern fantasy illustrations, and the medieval era inspired impressionist artwork of John William Waterhouse.
Cow in a China Shop
By Dana Filibert
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Cow in a China Shop is a play on the idiom “A bull in a China shop”. This fine cow has passed through Old Sturbridge Village's ornamental China collection and is now covered in the designs of a variety of chinaware patterns.
Dana Filibert uses a variety of processes to create one-of-a-kind sculptures, including painting, welding steel, carving foam, reusing discarded items, and adding details with epoxy putty. She earned a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her work is held in several permanent collections, including the Danforth Art Museum, Chrysler LCC, and Philadelphia Art Hotel.
Cowacopia
By Linda Spencer
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Cowacopia was inspired by the bountiful harvests of New England and her artist’s passion for gardening. There is a vast variety of fruits and vegetables grown in the region, which includes the gardens of Old Sturbridge Village and Coggeshall Farm Museum. There are many hidden features of this design that invite viewers to look closely and appreciate the versatility of a 3D canvas, such as her corn horns, squash tail, wine udder, and more!
Linda Spencer is a multi-media artist from central MA. After teaching high school art for 35 years, she now hosts workshops at the Massasoit Art Guild in East Brookfield, and paints in oils with the Central Mass Plein Air Painters.
Declaration Remembered
By Ruth K. Henry
Declaration Remembered commemorates and remembers the words of the Declaration of Independence and the enduring power of the preamble as we approach its 250th anniversary. This cow invites viewers to reflect on their “Unalienable Rights” to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness—and the power we still hold, collectively and individually, to question and protect our access to those rights.
Ruth K. Henry is a mixed media artist who layers colors, texture, and lyrics into intricate reflections on community, conflict, and possibility. In her installations, murals, and sculptures, she weaves together the art and stories of surrounding communities. Her murals stretch from Boston to Florida, Colorado to Puerto Rico, across Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, and India. She currently works as a teaching artist-in-residence at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute.
From Soil to Bloom
By Yotron The Don (Johan Quintero)
From Soil to Bloom pairs the ornate geometry of the 18th-century Venetian floor rugs found in Old Sturbridge Village’s collection with a style of crisp color bands and floating blossoms. This cow invites viewers to feel the meeting point of historic elegance and natural vitality and leave with a gentle reminder that even the simplest act of giving back keeps beauty growing.
Yotron The Don is a visual artist dedicated to creating vibrant, textural works that spark emotion and conversation. His style blends bold color combinations, layered textures, and organic forms to transform spaces and engage audiences of all ages. Johan’s work explores themes of nature, resilience, and interconnectedness, making each piece an immersive experience.
Garden Growth
By thecollab
Garden Growth is centered around the idea of ‘growth’. By incorporating the flora and garden motif, this design provides a visual representation of what it is like when we challenge ourselves, and the beauty that is generated from it. The playfulness and joy of this piece invites viewers to explore and interact with the work as an exciting art piece, but also as a conversation starter.
thecollab is the coming-together of artist educators and longtime friends, Jaimie and Kate. In their work, they consider themselves creative problem solvers – using color, shape and texture as abstract storytelling tools on a variety of surfaces. They are focused on crafting unique, engaging spaces and experiences that invoke energy, joy, and community. Jaimie and Kate believe that art and design are essential to the human experience and that public art has the power to connect communities, empower individuals, bring joy to its viewers, and elevate brands.
Gardenia
By Deb Arnold & Louise Douglas
Gardenia was inspired by the gardens of Old Sturbridge Village. She is adorned with an array of flowers that can be found around the Village in places such as the Fitch House Garden, Salem Towne House, and Visitor Center. Visitors will recognize many of the flowers they have seen around the Village on this cow.
Deb Arnold is a self-taught artist who works with watercolors, acrylic, and pen and ink. She teaches Bible Art journaling and has written and illustrated a children’s book titled Beavers to the Rescue. Louise Douglas is an artist working primarily with oil, but she also enjoys working in watercolor, acrylic, creating collages, and sketching. Her muse is the natural world; she is inspired by the changing seasons and her many walks at Old Sturbridge Village. Her art is currently displayed at the White’s Landing River House and in the OSV Members Art Exhibit.
Holy COW
By Peter O. Zierlein
Holy COW was created to be a reinterpretation of the cow in its rural environment and offers a unique angle on a seemingly familiar sight. At Old Sturbridge Village, fire is an essential tool and is found in every hearth. This design, featuring golden flames licking up to the top of the cow, represents this essential tool of daily life in the 1830s in a reimagined way.
Peter O. Zierlein is an art professor at the Springfield Technical Community College. His motivation to create art often comes from the industrial and technical infrastructure in our towns, homes, and other manmade environments that are designed so that form follows function. This infrastructure inadvertently excludes spaces reserved for decorations and murals. For this reason, Peter enjoys contributing to public art through his sculptures, murals, and posters.
Milk & Cookies
By Janell Genovese Scannell
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Milk & Cookies was inspired by the iconic Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie. Decorated with chocolate chip cookies and splashed with a milky background, Milk & Cookies invites viewers to learn more about this timeless treat. The Toll House chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield in 1930 at an inn that she and her husband owned in Whitman, MA.
Janell Genovese Scannell has worked as an illustrator and graphic designer for over 20 years. She now owns a mobile art studio named Pop Up Art School where she provides art lessons for kids, teens, and adults in communities all over New England. Janell’s work is an exploration of the intersection between graphic design and nature. Drawing from the bold, structured elements of graphic design, she infuses organic forms and natural textures to create a visual dialogue between the man-made and the natural world.
Mootilda
By Town of Sturbridge
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Mootilda was created by the Town of Sturbridge employees and committee members using a collage of historical pictures from the town’s past depicting the rich history of the community.
Noche de Otoño
By Maria Boutin
Noche de Otoño, also known as Autumn Night, is adorned with a full moon so bright that allows the viewer to admire nature’s gifts one more time before the winter arrives. Mushrooms, Evergreens, Datura flowers, and Thistles covered in starlight are some of the flora featured here. Noche de Otoño was created as a love letter to autumn’s last breath.
Maria Boutin is a Chilean American illustration and clay artist from western Massachusetts. Her art is inspired by whimsical nature, celestial and magical creatures, as well as female empowerment and inclusion. The mediums she works with include acrylic gouache paints, watercolor, polymer clay, and digital tools such as Procreate and Adobe Illustrator.
Pasture Bedtime
By Elinor Ives
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Pasture Bedtime celebrates the rich history of quilting in America. This cow was designed in the tradition of a crazy quilt, which offers many opportunities for whimsical details and eye-catching color choices.
Elinor Ives is an oil painter based in Massachusetts; she dedicates her artistic practice to capturing the ethereal beauty of natural landscapes and is inspired by Earth’s diversity. Through her art, she hopes to evoke a sense of serenity, where viewers escape into a calming, dream-like world. Upon her daughters' departure for college, she rekindled her passion for painting and has since sold over 100 pieces through various juried art shows, on Etsy, and at the local Harvest Festival in Sturbridge.
Percy Petunia
By Elizabeth Pieroni Schulte
Percy Petunia was inspired by a small red seed beaded purse in the Old Sturbridge Village permanent collection. This style of beaded purses was popularized in the late 19th century by the Native American inhabitants of the east coast. Percy Petunia is a cow after your heart, with a touch of something a little extra special to accessorize any occasion.
Elizabeth Pieroni Schulte is an abstract artist that creates botanical paintings inspired by her children’s curiosity of the natural world. In her work, she aims to evoke a refreshing experience, like a “deep breath of fresh air”. Through vibrant colors and dynamic forms, she invites the viewer to pause and reflect on the natural world.
Punched Tin Cow
By Lori Barrett
Punched Tin Cow is painted to look like punched tin with the appearance of being illuminated by candles from the inside. This design was inspired by the iconic punched tin lanterns of Old Sturbridge Village, the patterns on her are akin to those found on a traditional lanterns or sconces in the Village Tin Shop.
Lori Barrett is a Worcester-based freelance artist and Creative Media Specialist at NEADS World Class Service Dogs. Her art tends to be thoughtful, sentimental, and sweet in whatever medium she is working with. Her creative talents have helped her to become a good problem solver and rise to any challenge she faces.
Purple Cow
By Renee Majkut
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Purple Cow was inspired by the color violet and the rich elegance, beauty, and transparency of nature. Purple cow features the Dahlia flower in every stage of life, from bud to blossom and beyond. The rich background of receding darkness represents a quiet stillness and the layers of soil where new growth takes root. Viewers are invited to reflect on finding this layering in gardens, in personal growth, and in their communities.
Renee Majkut is a public artist exploring her canvases. She has expressed her work in installations, murals, illustration, animation, and photography. Much of her art is floral designs inspired by modern and historic textiles. There is often a gentle juxtaposition following her artistic curiosity leading to bright and full artwork reflecting inquiry, honor, growth & rebirth. Renee is currently finishing her second fiberglass horse painting, both of which were selected for the 250th celebrations in Lexington and Arlington, MA.
Red Ware Pottery
By Rebeca Duffy
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Red Ware Pottery is based on the traditional pottery created at Old Sturbridge Village. This design was inspired by the traditional earthenware materials of the early 19th century and showcases the folk-art motifs indicative of the traditional pottery craft. It is painted in traditional ochres, burnt sienna, and raw umber to mimic the red ware and glazes.
Rebecca Duffy is a local artist and high school art educator from Shrewsbury, MA. Her home studio is Red Artichoke Studio, where she primarily creates using acrylic paint. Rebecca studied painting and printmaking at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY and art education at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA; as well as art and Irish studies at The Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan, Ireland.
Salted
By Alice Dillon
Salted is based on the classic butter wrapper design that we know today, with its functional measurement markers and contrast to the pale-yellow stick of butter. Mass production of butter and its packaging has come a long way since the farm-churning seen at Old Sturbridge Village. This design falls in line with a similar series of works that Alice Dillon makes on actual butter wrappers. She hand-stitches outlines of cows onto washed butter wrappers and adds color with alcohol ink markers.
Alice Dillon is a fiber artist from Worcester, MA. Her work focuses on hand-stitching, with themes of identity, communication, and linear design. She has exhibited her work throughout New England, including the Fitchburg Art Museum, Danforth Art Museum, The Dolphin Gallery, Gallery 263, the New Hampshire Art Association, and more. Alice is a graduate of Clark University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in art history and history, and later a master’s degree in history.
Small House, Big Hooves
By Jenessa Burks
Small House, Big Hooves was inspired by the blue wallpaper found inside the Small House at Old Sturbridge Village. This wallpaper was produced specially for the Village and closely resembles the wallpaper found in the historic Jesse Rice House of Brookfield, MA, which was the principal prototype for the Small House.
Jenessa Burks is a mural artist from Worcester, MA. She works on community engaged public art projects that allow the members of the community to help in the creation of these pieces.
Sunflowers Under a Starry Night
By Simone DeLongchamp Germain
The inspiration for Sunflowers Under a Starry Night came in the form of flower seed packets in the mail. With her bright sunflowers reaching up into a starry night sky, this cow’s design pays homage to Vincent van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night and puts a joyful twist on the famous painting.
Simone DeLongchamp Germain is a multimedia artist who enjoys teaching arts and crafts to all ages and abilities. Simone has painted murals for various businesses, churches, and homes throughout New England. She enjoys creating large scale art installations and is actively involved in the arts in her community.
The Mootiful Garden
By Ruth Young
The Mootiful Garden was inspired by the diverse gardens of New England. Each vegetable featured in this design can be found in the Richardson Garden at Old Sturbridge Village and on many New England farms. The vegetation found on this cow includes various types of squash, zucchini, sunflowers, strawberries, carrots, and common New England flowers.
Ruth Young is a junior at Shrewsbury High School and has had a passion for art her whole life. She is a mixed media artist and enjoys creating art that sends a meaningful message. Ruth is an active member of the National Art Honors Society and has participated in various art competitions such as the Congressional Art Competition and the Anna Maria Art competition. She is currently illustrating a children’s book on climate change and hopes to use her art to send a message to her viewers.
The Woo Moo
By Kaitlyn Ripaldi
The Woo Moo was designed to celebrate the 300 years of history and community that make up Worcester, MA. This design features iconic landmarks and businesses from Worcester, most notably the recognizable smiley face of the Wormtown Brewery and Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation collaboration.
Kaitlyn Ripaldi, owner of YellowLeaf Design, is a Worcester-based illustrator and designer whose work focuses on the places, food and memories that bring people together. As a watercolor artist, she is known for bringing to life intricate portraits of New England Homes and family recipes for her clients. She offers one-day watercolor and pen classes for students to learn the tricky watercolor medium in a relaxed and guided environment.
Sponsored by the Worcester Tercentennial Celebration Committee / City of Worcester
This Cowgirl Rocks!
By Dawn Evans Scaltreto
This Cowgirl is stepping out in style, ready to see her favorite bands and artists from yesterday and today! The musicians featured on her all come from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, and include some of the legendary venues that made the music famous. She sports a leather jacket, cool ombre coat, and Swarovski-inspired crystals on her tail and hooves. Viewers will love to remember "back in the day" when they went to see these bands, and the artwork may introduce new listeners to some of the greatest music ever played.
Dawn Evans Scaltreto is an artist, illustrator, teacher, public artist, and arts activist. She painted 5 cows for CowParade Boston in 2006. Much of her art is public art, geared towards children and families in hospital settings.
Supported by XLO, The Pike, NASH ICON
Unaliena-BULL Rights
By Karin Cloutier
Unaliena-BULL Rights was inspired by the core messages of the Declaration of Independence: that all people are created equal. Using a blend of abstraction and straightforward imagery, this design represents the diversity of people who make up the United States. A wide variety of colors are used in this design to represent the individual stories, cultures, and contributions that come together to create something beautiful and unified. Viewers will feel a sense of connection to the beauty of diversity when they see her.
Karin Cloutier is a multimedia artist who enjoys exploring themes of color, organic shapes, and lines to express the human experience. Through this interplay between self-discovery and communal understanding, she hopes for her art to foster a sense of unity, empathy, and forgiveness.
“Yarning” for the Past
By Lisa Janice Cohen
“Yarning” for the Past incorporates the history of knitting as it came to the colonies from all over Europe – specifically Scotland, Ireland, and the Nordic countries. It uses a multitude of colorwork motifs that celebrate agriculture in New England: This cow is dressed in a custom made bespoke stranded colorwork sweater and “horn warmers”. Her sweater is made of Icelandic lopi wool, a hard-wearing material good for colorwork. In addition to the lopi wool, her sweater incorporates wool spun by residents of Hardwick, MA from their own sheep. Her “horn warmers” are made from wool from Old Sturbridge Village sheep. The buttons on the sweater are from LJ’s late father’s sweater manufacturing business 45 years ago. This cow’s sweater weighs about 5 pounds and contains over a mile and a half of wool. It took about 40,000 stitches and was completely knitted by hand.
Lisa Janice Cohen is a poet, writer, potter, and fiber artist living in rural central Massachusetts. As an avid knitter, she has designed and created dozens of stranded colorwork garments and accessories, including the graphing of original motifs. In both her pottery and fiber arts work, she is inspired by ancient civilizations whose artisans were prized for incorporating decoration in pottery, floors, walls, and textiles.
Wooly Wildflower
By Rebecca Hope
Wooly Wildflower was inspired by the beauty of the wildflowers commonly found in New England. She is adorned with an array of colorful flowers that viewers will see around the region, and throughout Old Sturbridge Village.
Rebecca Hope graduated from the University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Illustration and two minors in Graphic Design and Creative Writing. She works full-time as a Graphic Designer and Marketing Associate for a commercial real estate group. She has a passion for public art and a strong connection to her home state of Massachusetts.
FAQ
GOT QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS!
WHEN IS THE COWPARADE EVENT?
The CowParade runs from June 21st to September 28th, open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Don’t miss the exciting opening weekend on June 21st and 22nd!
WHERE’S OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE LOCATED?
Old Sturbridge Village is located in Central Massachusetts, at the crossroads of the Massachusetts Turnpike I-90, and the Connecticut I-84. Our address is 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566.
HOW DO I BUY TICKETS?
Tickets can be purchased online (click here), at the entrance gate, or by phone. Advance purchase is recommended during peak weekends, and you'll also receive a $3 discount per ticket.
WHAT DISCOUNTS AM I ELIGIBLE FOR?
We offer discounts for Military, College Students (with valid ID), teachers, EBT card holders, and more! Be sure to bring your ID for on-site verification. For more information about discounts, click here.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS THE EVENT?
Unfortunately, once the CowParade ends on September 28th, the display will be taken down. But don’t worry, photos and highlights will be available online, and there may be future CowParade events in the area!
WHAT IF I WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER?
Becoming a member is easy! You can sign up through the Old Sturbridge Village website or guest services on-site. Membership comes with benefits like unlimited standard daytime admission, discounts, and access to special programs. Learn more about membership here.
WHAT IF I HAVE A MEMBERSHIP WITH THE VILLAGE, WILL I NEED TO BUY A TICKET?
No additional ticket is needed! Current Old Sturbridge Village members receive free admission to the CowParade as part of their benefits.
IS THE COWPARADE FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND PET-FRIENDLY?
The CowParade is a fun and educational experience for people of all ages. While service animals are welcome on Old Sturbridge Village property, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE COWS AFTER THE COWPARADE?
As the season winds down in September, many of these unique artworks will be rounded up for a special auction. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Old Sturbridge Village, ensuring that this vibrant public art event continues to support our commitment to living history, animals, agriculture, trades and arts, and early life in rural New England. Select cows are also available to buy now, with pickup after September 28th. Visit the Gallery to learn more.
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL EVENTS OR DATES?
While every day is special, we do have some weekends featuring more to explore! Take a look at our calendar to see what’s coming.
WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS NOT HERE?
Please contact our Visitor Center at 800-733-1830 or [email protected].
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