Knitters, Stitchers & Crafters
As we prepare for the Summer 2026 Dartford Bear Hunt Art Trail, we’re rallying our amazing community of makers to help bring this heart warming event to life.
Get Ready for a Bear-illiant Art Adventure!
In Summer 2026, Dartford will be transformed by 30 stunning large Bear sculptures inspired by the beloved classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
Designed by local and national artists, these Bears will form an exciting, free public art trail through the town’s streets, parks, and open spaces.
Alongside them, 30 Bear cubs, decorated by local schools and community groups, will be displayed in indoor locations such as museums, libraries, and storefronts—making this an event for the whole community!
The story’s famous mantra—”We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it… we’ve got to go through it!”—perfectly reflects ellenor’s mission. Just as the family in the book faces obstacles together, ellenor supports families through life’s challenges.
Working with Walker Books
We are delighted to be working with The Walker Books Group to bring Were’ Going on a Bear Hunt to Life!
This beautiful, hand-drawn animation based on the classic book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury follows the intrepid adventures of a family of children as they venture through whirling snowstorms, oozing mud and dark forests in search of bears…
‘This is an exciting and unique opportunity for ellenor to partner with Walker Books and the beloved classic, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
Based on our experience, this partnership is a perfect fit for Dartford, offering not only a high-profile, family-friendly theme but also the potential to create a truly engaging and successful art trail.
It’s a wonderful chance to bring people together, celebrate creativity, and raise valuable funds for ellenor’s work in the process’.
Charlie Langhorne MD and co-Founder Wild in Art
Join the conversation #dartfordbearhunt
Join the project and let your creativity shine!
Participating in this exciting project offers many benefits for your students and school community. It’s a chance to get creative, celebrate local identity, and be part of something special!
This is a fantastic opportunity for students to be part of a creative, community-driven event, while helping to support ellenor’s vital work.
Don’t miss out, register your interest now via dartfordbearhunt.co.uk
#dartfordbearhunt #dartfordkent #hospicecharity #charityhospice #ellenor #teamellenor #artists #schools #schoolsinkent
Calling all Artists – SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!
Submissions open UNTIL 21 November
We’re on the hunt for diverse creatives – both local and national – to design and decorate these stunning sculptures, that will capture the hearts of thousands of art lovers during summer 2026!
All selected artists will receive a set commission of £1000 for their time and talent!
Submit your artwork here at dartfordbearhunt.co.uk
#ellenor #hospicecharity #charityhospice #artistsubmissions #artistcallout #artists #
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: ellenor launches Dartford Art Trail with Ana Zoob’s Hero Bear!
Read about the artist behind our first designed bear here ellenor.org/ellenorstories
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🐾 Calling all artists!
There are just 3 weeks left to submit your designs for Dartford: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt 🎨
Whether you’re a professional artist, student, or creative at heart, this is your chance to be part of something truly bear-illiant!
🗓️ Deadline: 21 November
📍 Trail launches summer 2025
👉 Apply now and help bring colour, creativity and community spirit to Dartford!
dartfordbearhunt.co.uk
#DartfordBearHunt #BearHuntArtTrail #CommunityArt #PublicArt #Dartford #ArtistCallOut
Bear Hunt BUT HALLOWEEN EDITION!
… unfortunately AI-generated, but if anyone wants to submit a Halloween design for our artist call out, PLEASE DO!
Bear hunt art trail coming 2026!
Each Bear sculpture will be a unique work of art, designed by a mix of local artists from Dartford and the surrounding areas, alongside skilled artists from across the UK.
While we’re excited to bring in national talent, we’re especially proud to showcase the incredible creativity within our own community—giving local artists a platform to share their work with thousands of visitors.
Learn more about our art trail via dartfordbearhunt.co.uk
#dartfordbearhunt #wildinart #hospiceevent #charityevent #bearhunt #artistcallout #artistsneeded #ellenor
CALLING ALL GROUPS – JOIN THE DARTFORD BEAR HUNT
Have you heard about the #DartfordBearHunt? Dartford`s first ever public Art Trail is arriving summer 2026 and we are looking for incredible groups to join us on this journey, so whether you lead a scout`s group, beavers, rainbow`s, brownies, cadets or any other community-based group in the area we would love to hear from you!
By signing up you will have the opportunity to decorate your very own Bear Cub which will take pride of place out on the trail for the whole of next summer.
Register your interest today at dartfordbearhunt.co.uk and be part of a huge celebration of community and creativity
#dartfordbearhunt #wildinart #artistcallout #artists #dartfordkent #dartford
Calling all Artists – SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!
Submissions open UNTIL 21 November
We’re on the hunt for diverse creatives – both local and national – to design and decorate these stunning sculptures, that will capture the hearts of thousands of art lovers during summer 2026!
All selected artists will receive a set commission of £1000 for their time and talent!
Meet Ana, the beautiful artist behind our first designed bear! @anazoobart
dartfordbearhunt.co.uk
#dartfordbearhunt #wildinart #artistcallout #artistshoutout #artistswanted #callingallartists
In Summer 2026, Dartford will be transformed by 30 stunning large Bear sculptures inspired by the beloved classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
Designed by local and national artists, these Bears will form an exciting, free public art trail through the town’s streets, parks, and open spaces.
Alongside them, 30 Bear cubs, decorated by local schools and community groups, will be displayed in indoor locations such as museums, libraries, and storefronts—making this an event for the whole community!
Learn more via dartfordbearhunt.co.uk
#dartfordbearhunt #ellenor #teamellenor #hospicecharity #charityhospice #dartford #artists #dartfordkent #artist
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Become a Sponsor
By sponsoring a Bear or joining us in partnership, your business will step into the heart of this creative, community-driven event. You’ll connect with customers in a unique and engaging way, showcase your support for the arts, and make a real difference by raising funds for ellenor, your local hospice charity.
Our Sponsors & Partners
YOUR DONATIONS CREATE REAL CHANGE
ellenor needs £9.6 million each year to continue caring and supporting thousands of patients and families facing life limiting and life-threatening illness in Kent. We are a charity that relies on the generosity of our local community. Your donation however big or small makes a real difference to patients and their families.
Walker books
Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international The Walker Books Group that includes Walker Books Australia, Candlewick Press, Holiday House and Peachtree Press in the USA.
Walker Books UK is an award-winning publisher making magical new stories for children of all ages. For generations, they have been the home of stories that feel both classic and fresh. From beautiful picture books to curl up with at bedtime to rib-tickling middle grade adventures, and from epic fantasy thrillers to fascinating, expansive non-fiction, there is something in their range of bestselling books for everyone.
The major bestselling brands for the group are We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Guess How Much I Love You, Maisy, the widely acclaimed Judy Moody, and the phenomenal Where’s Wally? /Where’s Waldo?
Lupus Films
Multi award-winning London-based studio Lupus Films was set up by Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding in 2002 and has since grown to become one of the world’s leading film and television production companies.
The company specialises in high quality family entertainment and adaptations of much-loved works of children’s literature, such as BAFTA nominated half-hour specials THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG, WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, MOG’S CHRISTMAS and THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA, which won an International Kids Emmy® Award.
Lupus Films has produced a number of animated feature films including the award-winning ETHEL & ERNEST, based on the autobiographical graphic novel by Raymond Briggs; KENSUKE’S KINGDOM, an adaptation of the bestselling children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo, and THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN WONDERLAND, based on the popular picture-book by Carys Bexington and Kate Hindley.
