About Us

The Easthampton Bear Fest is a public art project in which life-size fiberglass bears are creatively transformed by locally and nationally known artists and will be highly visible throughout the downtown area of Easthampton. The 2009 Easthampton Bear Fest was a tremendous success and the 2012 festival promises to be even better. Displayed throughout the major streets of the city, the bears will bring thousands of visitors to the streets of Easthampton during the summer of 2012.

This event is organized by a committee of dedicated volunteers spearheaded by Easthampton City Arts+. Many thanks go to all of our many volunteers (listed below) who are working to make the 2012 Bear Fest a success. If you would like to volunteer please contact ECA+ at info@easthamptoncityarts.com or (413) 527-8278.

ECA+Coordinating Committee
Kristin Angel- co-facilitator
Stuart Beckley
Patricia Coon
Walter Clune
Amy B. Davis
Carla Phillips Katz
Doris Madsen
Burns Maxey – coordinator
Marcia Morrison
Jean-Pierre Pasche
Denise Riggs – co-facilitator
Marlies Stoddard
Carol Abbe Smith
Briana Taylor
Nancy Young

2012 Bear Fest Committee

ARTIST LIAISON
Denise Herzog – team leader
Burns Maxey

EVENT PLANNING
Carol Abbe Smith – team leader
Stuart Beckley
John Casey Douglass
Nancy Young
Pat Coon
Linda Caper
Carol Costin
Jim Sullivan
Patti Steinman
Carol Costin

PR/ADVERTISING
John Casey Douglass
Walter Clune – co-team leader
Burns Maxey – co-team leader
Beverly Wodicka
Patrick Brough
Burns Maxey
Janice Beetle Godleski
Fletcher Smith
Sarah Platanitis

LOCATION, MAINTENANCE, & INSTALLATION
Pat Coon – team leader
Stuart Beckley
Amy Davis
Gary LaCroix
Kathy LaCroix
Burns Maxey
Briana Taylor

Kids
Stuart Beckley & Sue Pouliot – team co-leaders
Amy Davis
Michelle Geoghan
Eilleen Claveloux
Rob Orlando

MERCHANDISING
Marlies Stoddard – team leader
Nancy Young
Walter Clune
Jim Ingram
Beverly Wodicka
Fletcher Smith

FUNDRAISING
Denise Riggs – team leader
Kristin Angel
Kira Henninger
Burns Maxey
Marge Prendergast