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