In just three weeks, on October 4th, the grizzlies will come together for the last time--big and small--all will gather to celebrate the opening of the new Park County Library.
Come to enjoy the splendid new facility, to see all of the grizzlies together, and to enjoy the auction of the big bears.
Where? The Park County Complex (old Marathon Building).
When? October 4th ceremonies begin at 3:00
Auction begins at 4:30
If you're interested in learning more about the auction, contact the coordinator@grizgathering.com.
LITTLE BEAR SILENT AUCTION ENDS
The Little Bear silent auction ended on Labor Day, earning $15,200 for the youth sections of the Park County libraries. Many thanks to the great artists who participated, donating their time and talent, to the Cody Country Art League which hosted much of the event, and to everyone else who helped with posters and publicity, with hosting the little bears and helping in other ways.
The little bears will remain on display at the Cody Country Art League through the month of September, then will be part of the big GATHERING of grizzlies (big and little) as part of the celebrations surrounding the opening of the new Park County Library on 4 October 2008.
The high bids on the little bears will be announced at 4:30 on the 4th. Any time within the next week, the high bidders can pay for their bear and collect him at the new library in Cody. Anyone unable to do so, should make alternate arrangements.
The winners of the artists competition will also be announced at that time. To maintain the suspense, the prices posted on the Little Bear web page will remain those of a week before the auction's closing. Final prices will be posted on 4 October.
The little bears will remain on display at the Cody Country Art League through the month of September, then will be part of the big GATHERING of grizzlies (big and little) as part of the celebrations surrounding the opening of the new Park County Library on 4 October 2008.
The high bids on the little bears will be announced at 4:30 on the 4th. Any time within the next week, the high bidders can pay for their bear and collect him at the new library in Cody. Anyone unable to do so, should make alternate arrangements.
The winners of the artists competition will also be announced at that time. To maintain the suspense, the prices posted on the Little Bear web page will remain those of a week before the auction's closing. Final prices will be posted on 4 October.
LITTLE GRIZZLY MIGRATIONS
Attention! The 30 little grizzlies currently migrating around Park County will be gathered together at the old Cody library for its closing on 16 August, arriving the afternoon of 14 August. The silent auction bid sheets will be with them, for those who are interested in bidding.
On 19 August, the little bears will resume their migratory patterns, their individual locations being posted on www.grizgathering.com/littlebears.html.
The little bears will disappear from their migratory haunts on 29 August, gathering at the Cody Country Art League for a final GATHERING OF THE LITTLE GRIZZLIES. They will have their bid sheets.
Labor Day is the last day of bidding, which closes at 4:00 pm.
The little grizzlies, though, will remain on exhibit at the CCAL for the month of September, the names of the high bidders being announced and the bears going to their permanent homes on 4 October.
On 19 August, the little bears will resume their migratory patterns, their individual locations being posted on www.grizgathering.com/littlebears.html.
The little bears will disappear from their migratory haunts on 29 August, gathering at the Cody Country Art League for a final GATHERING OF THE LITTLE GRIZZLIES. They will have their bid sheets.
Labor Day is the last day of bidding, which closes at 4:00 pm.
The little grizzlies, though, will remain on exhibit at the CCAL for the month of September, the names of the high bidders being announced and the bears going to their permanent homes on 4 October.
Comments
Someone asked me what kind of reaction the bears have gotten in their street locations. Here's some of what I've heard. Blog back with your stories and comments.
The tourists, it's safe to say, love them -- great photo op. The kids climb on them, straddle their legs, and pat their noses.
Like with other street art projects, there are families that go around finding the bears, and there are lots of comparisons, like, "I've found 22. How many did you get?" One guy has even located and photographed all 29 little bears and all 25 big ones.
People have strong feelings about some of the bears--Laura Anderson's and Paul Clymer's in particular. Hate or Love. It's the strong colors. A local attorney walked up to a Powell librarian a week ago and told her, "That clown bear is horrible." She said, "You wouldn't think so if you saw the kids loving on him. He's a favorite."
That's the way it goes. Then, there are folks who favor the Hammersmark and Ringer/Tremblay bear's because "they look like bears."
And the bees--the Chuck Ringer and Den Barhaug bees--have people buzzing. A pair of slim young women in summer hats and frocks with a Kentucky license plate drove up to the Pinnacle Bank and, as I watched, got out, set up their camera, and took a picture of the two of them with their heads next to the Ringer bear's nose. As for Den's bees, they've had to be replaced.
I talked to a guy who has bid on a couple of the little bears and intends to buy one of the big ones--just 'cause "I get a kick out of them." A woman told me, "I just have to have one of the big bears. Wouldn't Paul Clymer's bear look AWESOME in my back yard."
One of the Cody downtown merchants said, "There are more local people downtown this summer than I've ever seen. They come because the bears are here."
The Bare Bones bear has people talking about just what he's supposed to be. Is it really a rendering of the way grizzly bones look or is he meant to be a spook as in a Halloween bear? And, if the latter, why is he mostly blue?
There's a rumor making the rounds that one of the bears lost a foot. I had someone tell me, as fact, that some cowboy took it off. Another person said that the foot had been brought back and glued in place so no one would know. Well, if so, they did a good job.
About the little bears, people get to vote with their pocket books. And they are. Check them out. There are locator guides in The Cody Enterprise, at the libraries and banks.
What I like best is that all of these sculptures are all truly popular art, evoking emotion and reaction and a range of other feelings. Which, to me, is what art is all about. The hands-on experience, the sharing and sense of ownership is part of bringing everyone together and into the creative process.
The tourists, it's safe to say, love them -- great photo op. The kids climb on them, straddle their legs, and pat their noses.
Like with other street art projects, there are families that go around finding the bears, and there are lots of comparisons, like, "I've found 22. How many did you get?" One guy has even located and photographed all 29 little bears and all 25 big ones.
People have strong feelings about some of the bears--Laura Anderson's and Paul Clymer's in particular. Hate or Love. It's the strong colors. A local attorney walked up to a Powell librarian a week ago and told her, "That clown bear is horrible." She said, "You wouldn't think so if you saw the kids loving on him. He's a favorite."
That's the way it goes. Then, there are folks who favor the Hammersmark and Ringer/Tremblay bear's because "they look like bears."
And the bees--the Chuck Ringer and Den Barhaug bees--have people buzzing. A pair of slim young women in summer hats and frocks with a Kentucky license plate drove up to the Pinnacle Bank and, as I watched, got out, set up their camera, and took a picture of the two of them with their heads next to the Ringer bear's nose. As for Den's bees, they've had to be replaced.
I talked to a guy who has bid on a couple of the little bears and intends to buy one of the big ones--just 'cause "I get a kick out of them." A woman told me, "I just have to have one of the big bears. Wouldn't Paul Clymer's bear look AWESOME in my back yard."
One of the Cody downtown merchants said, "There are more local people downtown this summer than I've ever seen. They come because the bears are here."
The Bare Bones bear has people talking about just what he's supposed to be. Is it really a rendering of the way grizzly bones look or is he meant to be a spook as in a Halloween bear? And, if the latter, why is he mostly blue?
There's a rumor making the rounds that one of the bears lost a foot. I had someone tell me, as fact, that some cowboy took it off. Another person said that the foot had been brought back and glued in place so no one would know. Well, if so, they did a good job.
About the little bears, people get to vote with their pocket books. And they are. Check them out. There are locator guides in The Cody Enterprise, at the libraries and banks.
What I like best is that all of these sculptures are all truly popular art, evoking emotion and reaction and a range of other feelings. Which, to me, is what art is all about. The hands-on experience, the sharing and sense of ownership is part of bringing everyone together and into the creative process.
The grizzlies gathered on June 21 at the Park County complex bringing some 500 people to the grounds, many for the first time, and providing an air of festivity below the great backdrop of Heart Mountain. The ponds, lawns, and trees provided a welcoming setting for the county and the grizzlies to get to know each other.
After several hours of "getting to know you," the grizzlies moved on to their summer quarters. Thanks to the women of the Heart Mountain Dressage Club, their 3/4 ton trucks and big trailers, to the contribution of a skidsteer by Woodward Tractor, and to the men of Cook's Moving, the process was accomplished in a few hours. The Grizzlies are Here!
The Grizzlies Gathered on 21 July, then moved to their summer quarters around Cody and Powell, Wyoming. Get a free map at one of our libraries or Chambers of Commerce and visit them all.
Griz Merchandise
Grizzly Merchandise is available at Yellowstone Gifts and the Park County libraries. - Teeshirts in four colors and four sizes.
- Caps with the logo on the front and GrizGathering embroider on the back.
- Roomy totes
- By order only - calendars featuring all of the grizzlies plus information on sponsors and artists
- Also, by order - notecards featuring your favorite bear plus information on the artist and sponsor
Coming Soon:
- Mugs featuring the logo
- Catalogs that, in addition to the fabulous photography of Elijah Cobb, include histories of the project and the library system, biographies of the artists, and much more.
- and FREE MAPS to guide you to the grizzly haunts.
For more information, contact the coordinator@grizgathering.com or call Nancy on 307/587-4637
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