Clone of Call for Artists - Art In The Park Bears 2024-2025

The Colorado Chautauqua is excited to announce the 6th Annual Bears of Chautauqua project!

We are calling on Front Range artists to decorate 27 (12 Large, 15 small) fiberglass bear statues for a public art installation on the campus of the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark December 12 - April 9. Artists will receive stipends ($250 for large bear, $100 for small bear.) Deadline for submission is October 28th.

The exhibit will be free to the public and debut at WinterFest. Bears will stay on display at Chautauqua through the winter.

The bears will also be part of an online auction ending April 9th. Funds raised will be shared with the artists, The Colorado Chautauqua and non-profit partner.

*All ARTISTS AND SCHOOLS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY*

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for submission: October 28

Selected artists announced: October 29

Artists pick up begins: October 31

Artists deliver bears to Chautauqua: December 8

Bears displayed at Chautauqua: December 12 - April 9

Online auction: December 12 - April 9

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