2023 SUBMISSIONS

1/ST and the Maryland Jockey Club are pleased to continue their partnership with the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) as presenters of The Art of Racing, a nationwide-wide call for entries of original, two-dimensional visual art that depicts the unique elements of Thoroughbred racing and the Preakness Stakes. Last year’s inaugural program drew nearly 150 entries vying for the $4,000 stipend. The original artwork of Theresia Zhang, a MICA student, was selected and her winning piece was reproduced and available for sale during last year’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. This year’s The Art of Racing opens to artists nationwide on January 9th with a closing date for all submissions by March 10th.

The Preakness and MICA have an illustrious history dating back to the 1970s, when then-MICA professor Raoul Middleman led his classes in painting murals of Pimlico Race Course. The seven murals Middleman created with his students, which live in perpetuity behind the course’s grandstand, provide an intimate look at a tradition defined by history and character.

The Art of Racing encourages artists across the country to submit their own awe-inspiring portrayals of Thoroughbred racing, the Preakness and/or Pimlico Race Course. Using the submission portal below, professional and amateur artists may submit their renderings and earn a chance at receiving a $4,000 stipend and two VIP passes to Preakness 148 on May 20, 2023.

CONTEST TIMELINES

PHASE I

PHASE II

PHASE III

PHASE IV

ART SUBMISSION

PUBLIC VOTING

FINAL JUDGING

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

January 9 - March 10

Submissions accepted up to 11:59 PM EST

March 13 - March 27

Public voting will close at 11:59 PM EST

MARCH 28 - MARCH 31

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

CONTEST RULES

GRAND PRIZE

WINNING ARTIST RECEIVES

$4,000 STIPEND

2 VIP TURFSIDE TERRACE TICKETS FOR PREAKNESS SATURDAY

Artwork reproduced into merchandise*

TBD/limited quantities

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PRESS RELEASE

2023 WINNER

Justin Johnson

A piece showcasing the true winner of the race, the horse itself. Done in the colors of the Maryland flag, with the white streak of a thoroughbred's face being the Preakness trophy and garnished with the Black Eyed Susan garland. Title: "The Face of Victory."

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