United Way of Jasper County proudly welcomes Iowa State Fair Butter Cow sculptor Sarah Pratt as part of the fall 2025 VOICES OF INSPIRATION speaker series.
Sarah's sculptures are among the most famous and iconic pieces of art from Iowa. Since 2006, Sarah has been the official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair. In 2025, Sarah created a butter cow sculpture for the Smithsonian. She will share the history of the butter cow, how she became a sculptor and the art of butter during "The Art of Butter" on Thursday, Nov. 13, at DMACC Newton Campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. and program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is a freewill offering and open to all ages.
THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsors:
Dodd's Trash & Recycling
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Sponsors:
Ryan's Tire & Auto, Newton Ia
Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Doug & Rhonda Wolf Family
Erik Vokes & Jessica Lowe Vokes
DMACC Newton
MORE ABOUT SARAH:
SARAH PRATT - Sarah Pratt has been sculpting butter for more than 30 years, starting as an apprentice with Norma "Duffy" Lyon, the famed butter sculptor. Under Duffy's tutelage, Sarah developed her own sculpting style, and when Duffy retired in 2005, she named Sarah her successor. Since then, not only has Sarah sculpted Butter Cows, but also companion sculptures like Superman, Harry Potter, Sesame Street and Music Man. Sarah sculpts annually at state fairs in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas. Sculpting is a family affair for the Pratts. Her daughters, Hannah and Grace, are in their 8th year of apprenticeship and studying the Arts at the University of Northern Iowa. Currently, Sarah and her daughters have a sculpture on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery. The show, State Fairs: Growing American Craft," will run from Aug. 22, 2025 through Sept. 7, 2026. In addition to sculpting, Sarah is a teacher, collector of history and life long learner. She enjoys combining these interests by sharing the history and art of butter sculpting through presentations and classes at schools, colleges and libraries.
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