Our community traditions that connect us and offer a sense of belonging are back! The Holiday Bears are descending upon the Museum and Archives once again.
It’s a holiday exhibit rooted in tradition with the first event, Beary Merry Christmas, presented in 1998. Lois Meyers-Carter, one of the early Bowen Island Historians, was the inspiration behind creating a Bowen display reminiscent of the great extravagant department store Christmas windows.
The idea from the first museum displays was that even when the museum was closed, visitors could peek through the windows and glass doors for a glimpse of the festive teddy bear gala. This year doors will be open for interior visits December 15 to 18, along with patio and window visits anytime from December 15 to January 2.
Highlights of the museum windows will include many of Shirley Wrinch’s famous bears such as Beary Potter, The Beartles, and Willie Shakesbear. She is well known for her nimble fingers and lush imagination.
Also featured are bears from the Linda Pfaff Collection. Exhibits at the Museum and Archives have historically been community activities and this year is no different. A special thank you to Diane Buchanan, Judith Adam and Ann Ramsay for sharing their creativity.
Come visit, join the ritual and embrace tradition. The museum and archives Wonderland Bears exhibit will be open December 15 to 18 - Thursday to Sunday - from 11 am to 3 pm.
