The public art trail is raising money for Leeds Children's Hospital. Find out all the details here:
The sculptures have been inspired by children's author Michael Rosen's book 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'A public art trail featuring more than 85 bear sculptures has launched in Leeds.
The statues, which have been inspired by children's author Michael Rosen's book 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt', are dotted across the city streets. After the trail ends, on 9th September, some of the artworks will be auctioned to raise money for Leeds Children's Hospital.Along with the 50 super-sized bears 35 smaller bear cubs also form part of the trail around central Leeds and nearby public parks.The life-sized bears will be sold at auction after the trail ends to raise money for charity
Artist Caroline Dowsett, who painted one of the bears called Bloom, said: "It's a real honour to be part of such an important cause."The use of colours and composition are inspired by feelings of joy, and that is the main source of inspiration in my work.
ThinkOTB, a local marketing agency which has sponsored one of the bears, said it hoped the art trail would bring local schools, communities and businesses together "to celebrate Leeds's heritage".
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