The Hopewell Valley Arts Council invites artists to participate in a unique collaboration of business, art, community and philanthropy. In the Fall of 2014, The Hopewell Valley Stampede, an extraordinary public art exhibit, will arrive in Hopewell Valley, with the display of a breathtaking showcase of life-sized oxen sculptures, painted and embellished by professional and amateur artists.
Timeline
| Activity | Date |
| Sponsor/Artist pairing activities | March and April 2014 |
| “Naked” oxen delivered to Artist | Week of March 10, 2014 |
| Oxen completed by Artist | Monday, June 30, 2014 |
| Oxen herded for weatherproofing and base installation | Summer 2014 |
| Public Art Exhibit | Fall 2014 |
| “Oxtion”- live, silent and online auctions | January 2015 |