Bearlieve It or Not is a collaborative public art project that will support Litchfield County and promote tourism, enhance the visibility of local artists, build a sense of community throughout the region and beautify the business districts and towns.
The bears are made from a fiberglass-polyester resin mix that is strong enough to withstand normal wear and tear. The outer surface is primed white and given to artists to create their masterpieces.
Business and community members will be invited to participate by sponsoring individual bears. Sponsors will have the opportunity to choose an artist and/or design from a portfolio of accepted proposals. Sponsors will choose an artist in the order that they committed to sponsorship. Once completed, each bear will be secured to a base and displayed with a sponsorship plaque which will include the artist name, title of the bear and sponsor name.
Completed bears will be on display throughout the Region during August through October. Art lovers, animal adorers and tourists to the region will have the unique opportunity of viewing these artistic creations.
Once the public exhibition period ends, sponsors have the opportunity to retain ownership and possession of their creation by purchasing their bear.
Bears that are not purchased by sponsors will be sold at the Bearlieve It or Not auction in November 2010. The auction will be held to raise money for the two collaborating organizations, thus allowing them to expand their efforts in promoting a thriving community.
Adopting a bear is easy and fun! Time is running out to Adopt a Bear! Download your Adoption Papers! Contact us at bears@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.
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