Clone of Call for Artists - Bears of Chautauqua 2025-2026

The Colorado Chautauqua is excited to announce the 7th 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 11 - April 22. Artists will receive stipends ($250 for large bear, $100 for small bear.) Deadline for submission is October 29th.

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 22nd. 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 29

Selected artists announced: October 30

Artists pick up begins: November 2

Artists deliver bears to Chautauqua: December 8

Bears displayed at Chautauqua: December 11 - April 22

Online auction: December 11 - April 22

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