Early Times Whisky searches for next artist to design commemorative bottle
For the past twenty-three years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby® with a commemorative artwork bottle released for the past twelve years. Early Times is now looking for the next artist whose work will grace the 2011 Early Times Mint Julep bottle.
For eleven of the twelve commemorative bottles, the paintings of the inimitable Celeste Susany have graced the bottle. 2010 marks her final year with her masterwork entitled A Golden Moment featuring the field of contenders galloping along the back stretch while the twin spires stand majestically in the background.
With 2010 marking Susany’s final year of doing the artwork for the commemorative bottle, Early Times is giving consumers the opportunity to submit their own original artwork for the chance to be featured on the 2011 Kentucky Derby bottle. Consumers can log on to www.earlytimes.com/etmjartistsearch to submit their “What Derby Means to Me” artwork, as well as to see official rules and contest details. The winner will win a VIP trip for two to the 2011 Kentucky Derby, $5000 in cash, along with having their artwork featured on the 2011 Early Times Mint Julep bottle.
