Bears had different themes painted on them at Bearfootin’ Art Walk in downtown Hendersonville.
We end the display of bears with one painted with a bridge and a sign that reads, “No longer on my side, we will meet at the Rainbow Bridge.”
Bridge Painted on a Bear
Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk is a whimsical, playful public art display, with the much-loved Bearfootin’ bears of Downtown Hendersonville.
Here are three bears: one with a wolf-themed shawl, another with bright yellow designs, and the last with an abstract painting.
Wolf-themed Shawl on a Black Bear
Bear with Bright Yellow Designs
Abstractly Painted Bear
Although on a black background, colorful designs add beauty to the bears at the Bearfootin’ Art Walk in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Painted Flowers on Black Bear
Black Bear with Small Garland
Black Bear with Painted Feet
The Bearfootin’ Art Walk Bears, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, arrive as blank slates before local artists transform each into a spectacular fashion, with creative themes. A colorful “Spark and Burst” piece with mommy and baby bear sitting on Main Street.
Mother and Baby Bears
Since 2003, the Bearfootin’ Art Walk has helped raise funding for Downtown Hendersonville and a variety of local non-profits.
Here are painted bears standing on the platforms along Main Street.
Standing Tall Bear
A Tall Bear
In downtown Hendersonville, 20 works of bear art are displayed during the Annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk program. Here are some with artsy, colorful designs of flowers and leaves.
Bear with Flowers and Greenery
Bear with Flower Designs
Bear with Leaves and Flower Designs
Flowery Bear