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An Exhibit From June to October 14, 2009

 

June 13, 2009, Easthampton City Arts kicked off a major public art event in the City of Easthampton, Massachusetts. The Easthampton Bear Fest revolves around an exhibit of life sized bears (20 large bears and 15 small “baby” bears), which have been decorated and painted by local and regional artists. The exhibit runs through October 15, ending with a City-wide, week-long celebration of the arts and an auction of the Bears at the Log Cabin Restaurant.

The Bear Fest opened on Saturday, June 13th, with a city-wide celebration, the Mayor made an official announcement of the beginning of the Bear Fest, and the “Bear Track Map & Guide” was released!  Over 550 people sampled the new ice cream flavor from Mt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream and thousands streamed around the streets of Easthampton throughout the weekend to enjoy the exhibit!  The party moved over to the Easthampton Savings Bank on Main Street at 3 p.m. with  another official unveiling of a bear, live bands, an appearance by Bear Country 95.3 radio, Opa-Opa served their Country Bear Ale in the Beer Garden. Your Way Gourmet and Nini’s Restaurant served up some tasty food as well!   It was a huge success!

Check the Schedule page for further details!!

Committees & Volunteers

Event Planning Committee
Stuart Beckley
Amy Davis
Denise Herzog
Jen Moulton
Denise M. Riggs
Kim Schmitt
Carol Abbe Smith

Marketing Committee
Stephanie Gibbs
Trace Meek
Marcia Morrison
Jean-Pierre Pasche
John Polak
Briana Taylor

School Participation Committee
Stuart Beckley
Erin Binney
Cyndy Chamberland
Francis DiMenno
Michelle Geoghegan
Kim Hunt
Rob Orlando
Susan Pepin Phillips
Susan Pouliot

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee
Stuart Beckley
Cyndy Chamberlain
Amy Davis
Ellen Koteen – Co-Facilitator
Sharon Keene
Marcia Morrison
Jean-Pierre Pasche
John Polak
Denise M. Riggs – Co-Facilitator
Briana Taylor - Coordinator