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Artist Terry Lindsey Contributes Artwork to the Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, VT—July 31, 2004 - Artist Terry Lindsey of Dorset, VT loves horses and wants to share her enthusiasm with the rest of the world. Lindsey feels so strongly that she has donated oil painting commissions to be awarded to the winners of the weekly $35,000 Grand Prix at the Vermont Summer Festival. The five victorious riders may them have their champion horse's portrait captured by Lindsey.

"Terry's work showcases her passion for all things equine," shared Vermont Summer Festival Marketing Executive Ruth Lacey. "We are very happy to have an artist of her caliber and national renown donate their precious art to our champions."

Lindsey grew up in the quaint countryside of Litchfield, CT, an area of stone walls, forests and gardens. Her dedication to art, nature, and horses was fostered by her surroundings. "I am fortunate to be involved in the horse world and share that love with so many people," stated Lindsey. "Horses are creatures that unite our hearts."

Along with painting equines, Lindsey is known for her beautiful landscapes, still-lifes, and portraits of children. Lindsey's work can be seen at the Tilting at Windmills Gallery in Manchester, VT and Legends Gallery in Saratoga, NY, as well as at Equine Affaire in Springfield, MA this fall. Additionally, her art is on display online at www.equidae.com. Lindsey is also available on a limited basis for commissions in oils and other artistic mediums.

Her distinctive style is portrayed in many ways. With almost an eclectic combination of interests from horses and children to landscapes and still lifes she is able to communicate her feelings through color and form in an emotionally expressive way. Her work is realistic yet always leaving room for the viewers' imagination to be utilized. She follows a layering technique similar to the masters, finding the Dutch painters such as Vermeer a great inspiration.

The Vermont Summer Festival is New England's largest "AA" rated hunter/jumper horse show circuit and runs from July 14 to August 15. This year's series includes five weekly $35,000 Grand Prix and five $10,000 Mini Prix. Each of the five weeks will also feature a $10,000 Show Jumping Hall Of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper class, part of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series.

The Vermont Summer Festival is located right on Route 7 in East Dorset, VT, just North of Manchester. Admission to the Vermont Summer Festival is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for children. For further information about the Vermont Summer Festival, please call (802) 362-7548 or email ruth@vt-summerfestival.com.

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