A Wild in Art event
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A Wild in Art event
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#DARTFORDBEARHUNT
Day: 26 & 27 September
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The Artist Who Paints with Light
Read more: The Artist Who Paints with Light“In my head, grief is love that you can’t give to the person anymore.” Gayani.
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The Magic Lives On
Read more: The Magic Lives OnA giant bear created in memory of Bluewater favourite Ken Francis will help raise funds…
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Making Sure Nobody Is Forgotten
Read more: Making Sure Nobody Is ForgottenThis summer, a very special bear sculpture on ellenor’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt…
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Artist’s Giant Rock Star Bear Inspired by Local Rockstars
Read more: Artist’s Giant Rock Star Bear Inspired by Local RockstarsA giant rock star bear inspired by Dartford’s musical heritage and created by an artist…
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From Prison Workshop to Bear Hunt
Read more: From Prison Workshop to Bear HuntHow EKC Training Eastchurch, Willmott Dixon and ellenor are creating opportunities through Dartford’s first ever…
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THE STORY BEHIND FIND AND FEEL THE FOREST
Read more: THE STORY BEHIND FIND AND FEEL THE FORESTWildwood Trust is one of the organisations supporting ellenor’s public art trail this summer, sponsoring…
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THE HEALING BEAR: Inspired by nature
Read more: THE HEALING BEAR: Inspired by natureThis summer, visitors to ellenor’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Art Trail will discover…
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DARTFORD RENEWABLE ENERGY FIRM SPONSORS BEAR IN ELLENOR ART TRAIL
Read more: DARTFORD RENEWABLE ENERGY FIRM SPONSORS BEAR IN ELLENOR ART TRAILTarven Electrical Contractors Ltd t/a Tarven Solar Energy, a Dartford family-run renewable energy company, is…
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“It’s Just Gonna Make People Happy”
Read more: “It’s Just Gonna Make People Happy”Meet the Artist Behind Sundae Bear
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MEET LILY THE BEAR CUB
Read more: MEET LILY THE BEAR CUBThe story behind Lily, created by Istead Rise Rainbows and Brownies for ellenor.
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“ELLENOR IS OURS”
Read more: “ELLENOR IS OURS”Why printer Deke Demarco believes local charities matter.
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WHY IS THERE A PANDA-INSPIRED BEAR IN A DARTFORD GARDEN?
Read more: WHY IS THERE A PANDA-INSPIRED BEAR IN A DARTFORD GARDEN?Visitors wandering through the roses and geraniums at Vanessa Jeans Glorious Garden this spring may…
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ECHOES OF DARTFORD: THE BEAR TELLING A TOWN’S STORY
Read more: ECHOES OF DARTFORD: THE BEAR TELLING A TOWN’S STORYHenrika Stasiule did not set out to become part of Dartford’s story.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHER CHANGING HOW PEOPLE SEE HOSPICE CARE
Read more: THE PHOTOGRAPHER CHANGING HOW PEOPLE SEE HOSPICE CARE“People don’t go to a hospice to die. They go there to live”
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THE GAME DEVELOPER WHO BUILDS WORLDS
Read more: THE GAME DEVELOPER WHO BUILDS WORLDSThe game developer who builds worlds has now painted a bear.
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A BEAR SHAPED BY MEMORY
Read more: A BEAR SHAPED BY MEMORY“My whole concept for the design was just being full of memory and joy and…
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‘WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT’ COMES TO LIFE AS 86 GIANT BEARS TAKE OVER UK TOWN
Read more: ‘WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT’ COMES TO LIFE AS 86 GIANT BEARS TAKE OVER UK TOWNOver Eighty giant bears will take over Dartford next summer as the beloved children’s classic…
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Ana Zoob’s Hero Bear
Read more: Ana Zoob’s Hero BearFor Sussex-born artist Ana Zoob, lockdown was the turning point that pushed her from printmaking…
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The Trafalgar Entertainment Trust Joins the Hunt
Read more: The Trafalgar Entertainment Trust Joins the HuntDartford’s key supporter of Community Arts Announced as important Partner for ellenor’s 2026 Art Trail
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Willmott Dixon Joins The Bear Hunt
Read more: Willmott Dixon Joins The Bear HuntWILLMOTT DIXON JOINS the Dartford BEAR HUNT TO HELP BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY
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THE STORY BEHIND THE TRAIL
Read more: THE STORY BEHIND THE TRAILThe We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Art Trail in Dartford, delivered by ellenor, is…
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ELLENOR BRINGS MICHAEL ROSEN’S BEAR TO LIFE IN PUBLIC ART TRAIL
Read more: ELLENOR BRINGS MICHAEL ROSEN’S BEAR TO LIFE IN PUBLIC ART TRAILA riot of colour has arrived in Dartford – on four legs.
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THE MAN MOVING DARTFORD’S BEARS
Read more: THE MAN MOVING DARTFORD’S BEARSLuke’s story with ellenor.
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PAINTING A PICTURE OF HOSPICE CARE
Read more: PAINTING A PICTURE OF HOSPICE CARETHE ARTIST BEHIND ELLENOR’S BEAR TRAIL
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Putting the ‘Art’ in Dartford
Read more: Putting the ‘Art’ in DartfordHow ellenor’s Public Wild Art Trail is Raising the Profile of Local Hospice Care.
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MEET OUR CREATIVE PARTNER – PILLORY BARN
Read more: MEET OUR CREATIVE PARTNER – PILLORY BARNWe hunted high, we hunted low – and then tripped over our wonderful creative partner,…
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MEET OUR Transport Partner – Fastrack
Read more: MEET OUR Transport Partner – FastrackWe are so excited to welcome Fastrack as our official Transport Partner for the Art…
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SCULPTURE SPONSOR – TPS GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Read more: SCULPTURE SPONSOR – TPS GLOBAL LOGISTICSTPS join the Dartford Bear Hunt as Sculpture Sponsors after involvement with other Art Trails
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MEET OUR OFFICIAL Partner – BLUEWATER
Read more: MEET OUR OFFICIAL Partner – BLUEWATERWe are delighted to welcome Bluewater as the official partner for ellenor’s We’re Going on…
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MEET OUR Official Print PARTNER – Artisan Print Services
Read more: MEET OUR Official Print PARTNER – Artisan Print ServicesWe’re delighted to welcome Artisan Print Services as the official Print Partner for ellenor’s We’re…
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SPONSOR A BEAR. MAKE A BIG IMPACT.
Read more: SPONSOR A BEAR. MAKE A BIG IMPACT.Join the Borough of Dartford’s biggest art adventure and support local hospice care.
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WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT’ TO TAKE OVER DARTFORD IN FIRST EVER HOSPICE ART TRAIL
Read more: WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT’ TO TAKE OVER DARTFORD IN FIRST EVER HOSPICE ART TRAILBeloved children’s book inspires town’s first ever large-scale public art trail.
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MEET OUR VISUAL PARTNER – THE IMAGEWORKS
Read more: MEET OUR VISUAL PARTNER – THE IMAGEWORKSSay hello to our Photography and Video Partner – The Imageworks and the talented man…