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The Bears Have New Homes!

Easthampton City Arts cannot be more pleased with the success of the Gala Dinner and Auction of the Bears held on Thursday, October 15! The excitement and drama of the live auction was beyond anything we could have predicted. If you were there, we thank you for your participation, if not, thank you for all of your support over the summer. Here is a list of the winning bids!…
Transoceanic Bear $ 850
Something’s Fishy $2000
Master Essential $ 600
Gingerbear Man $ 900
Aloha Bear $1200
Williston Button Bear $ 700
Have You Seen Me? $ 900
Garden Party Bear $1050
Bear, Bath & Beyond $600
Garden Bear $4000
Mother at the Parade $ 700
Child at the Parade $ 500
Berry Bear $1075
Clementine the Circus Bear $1300
Peace Bear $1250
Bumble Bear $1100
Bear with a Buttoned Down Education $2250
Bear Hugs $2050
The Bearon $2500
Paddy O’Bearon $1050
Ted E. Bear $1100
Madame Bearterfly $ 950
Papa Bear $2100
Baby Bear $1150
Wire Haired Bear $2050
Mountain Park Bear $2000
Ursa Great Spirit $1350
Metamorphosis $1300
Ursa Major $1800
This Bear is Worth 1000 Words $1200
Chrome Bear II $1300
Hiding Bear $5050
Aurora ‘Bear’ealis $2050
Three Bears $4000

Celebrate the Week Long Celebration of the Arts

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The Bears

 

Download a Map of the Bear Fest

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