Post by levere on Sept 25, 2006 14:52:55 GMT -5
Here's a one of a kind item for only the most hardcore Bat-collectors:
7' tall Bat-Bear Spirit Bear
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Bat-Bear will be auctioned off for charity beginning October 1st at www.gobid.ca
7' tall Bat-Bear Spirit Bear
Bat-Bear will be auctioned off for charity beginning October 1st at www.gobid.ca
What is Spirit Bears In The City?
Found only in British Columbia's northern forests, the rare "Spirit Bear" or "Kermode Bear" is widely recognized for its unique white colouring. A First Nation legend states that the Raven, their creator, made these bears white as a reminder of the time when the world was pure and clean and covered with snowdrifts and ice blue glaciers. Raven promised that these bears would live in peace and harmony forever.
This reclusive bear will travel south and congregate on Vancouver streets in May 2006 in support of the BC Lions Society's Easter Seal Operations and the Canucks for Kids Fund. The project has already taken roots throughout BC with nine communities committed to joining "The Spirit Bear Trail" - Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Whistler.
Here's how it works …
Local artists, in partnership with sponsoring individuals or organizations, will create a unique design and apply it to the surface of a life size (approx. 7ft) custom formed fiberglass Spirit Bear. The Bear becomes the artist's canvas. Once the work is complete, the Spirit Bear will be displayed in prominent public spaces around the participating cities with the majority being placed in Vancouver's downtown business core. A 'Spirit Bear Trail Guide' will be created and distributed throughout participating communities.
Spirit Bears In The City is modeled after other successful community art projects, such as Chicago's Cows on Parade, Toronto's Moose in the City and most recently Vancouver and Victoria's Orcas In The City.
The goals of Spirit Bears In The City are very simple:
-To create an event that provides maximum exposure to sponsoring organizations, artists and recipient charities
-To invite tourists from around the world to visit our province and share in our culture
-To produce an event that encourages the 'Arts', local businesses and individuals to come together in a spirit of community fundraising, benefiting the important work of the BC Lions Society's Easter Seal Operations and the Canucks for Kids Fund.
-To generate artistic creativity and showcase BC artists
-To celebrate the cultural diversity of our province and promote civic pride
-To capture the imagination of children, adults, and tourists alike
The Spirit Bear was chosen to embody the West Coast and to highlight that the Pacific Coast of British Columbia is the only place in the world to view the Spirit Bear. The Spirit Bear exhibit will be on display from May through to October 2006.
Found only in British Columbia's northern forests, the rare "Spirit Bear" or "Kermode Bear" is widely recognized for its unique white colouring. A First Nation legend states that the Raven, their creator, made these bears white as a reminder of the time when the world was pure and clean and covered with snowdrifts and ice blue glaciers. Raven promised that these bears would live in peace and harmony forever.
This reclusive bear will travel south and congregate on Vancouver streets in May 2006 in support of the BC Lions Society's Easter Seal Operations and the Canucks for Kids Fund. The project has already taken roots throughout BC with nine communities committed to joining "The Spirit Bear Trail" - Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Whistler.
Here's how it works …
Local artists, in partnership with sponsoring individuals or organizations, will create a unique design and apply it to the surface of a life size (approx. 7ft) custom formed fiberglass Spirit Bear. The Bear becomes the artist's canvas. Once the work is complete, the Spirit Bear will be displayed in prominent public spaces around the participating cities with the majority being placed in Vancouver's downtown business core. A 'Spirit Bear Trail Guide' will be created and distributed throughout participating communities.
Spirit Bears In The City is modeled after other successful community art projects, such as Chicago's Cows on Parade, Toronto's Moose in the City and most recently Vancouver and Victoria's Orcas In The City.
The goals of Spirit Bears In The City are very simple:
-To create an event that provides maximum exposure to sponsoring organizations, artists and recipient charities
-To invite tourists from around the world to visit our province and share in our culture
-To produce an event that encourages the 'Arts', local businesses and individuals to come together in a spirit of community fundraising, benefiting the important work of the BC Lions Society's Easter Seal Operations and the Canucks for Kids Fund.
-To generate artistic creativity and showcase BC artists
-To celebrate the cultural diversity of our province and promote civic pride
-To capture the imagination of children, adults, and tourists alike
The Spirit Bear was chosen to embody the West Coast and to highlight that the Pacific Coast of British Columbia is the only place in the world to view the Spirit Bear. The Spirit Bear exhibit will be on display from May through to October 2006.
