2024 Artful Bears
Artful Bears displayed around Milford, PA from August 10th - October 15th
Silent Auction at the festival in front of the Milford Theater, October 14 - 15, details below
We have a special focus on conservation this year at the 25th Anniversary Black Bear Film Festival!
Bear designs related to nature and conservation would be highly appreciated!
The Artful Bear tradition is a favorite in Milford as well with the festival-goers!
It’s hard not to love the Artful Bears - so much care, creativity and work go into them! Each Artful Bear is lovingly crafted from a foam hunting target into a piece of original artwork to be enjoyed around town for the weeks leading up to the festival. The Artful Bears are a cherished part of the Black Bear Film Festival’s legacy.
Artful Bears are created by all levels of ability and skill sets. Professional artists down to art-lovers and novices have all created bears.
We’re so thankful to all the amazing artists who support Black Bear Film Festival by creating an Artful Bear!
Have a great idea for a design?
Interested artists or groups should email blackbearff@gmail.com for a submission form.
We’ll be accepting design submissions until June 1.
Honey Bear by Chrissy Montague
Let the Sea Set You Free by Gabrielle Solch
Ursa Mathēmaticus by Sarah Howell
2023 Artful Bear Designs
The Bearoness by Kim Glodek
Change Bear by Kat Hamilton
Daveisms by Tamara Chant
Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County by Reggie Maher
High Fashion Guan Yu by Glen & Charlie Mai
Quilted Bear by Janet Gaglione