LOCATION:
Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark (Boulder)
CATEGORY: Call For Artists
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Mon, Oct 12, 2026 - Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Compensation (Budget, Stipend, etc):
$100–$250 stipend plus a percentage of auction proceeds
Colorado Chautauqua invites Front Range artists to participate in the 7th Annual Bears of Chautauqua, a public art project featuring 27 decorated fiberglass bear sculptures displayed throughout the historic Chautauqua campus in Boulder.
Selected artists will decorate one of 12 large or 15 small fiberglass bears, which will be unveiled during Winterfest on December 11, 2026. The free public exhibition will remain on display through April 22, 2027.
Artists will receive a $250 stipend for large bears or $100 for small bears, plus a percentage of proceeds from an online auction concluding April 22. Auction proceeds will be shared among participating artists, Colorado Chautauqua, and a nonprofit partner.
Timeline:
- October 29, 2026: Application deadline
- December 11, 2026: Exhibition opens during Winterfest
- April 22, 2027: Exhibition closes and online auction concludes