Blue Bear Studio

06/01/2026

June Events for Christopher Sweet of Blue Bear Studio

Veteran's Powwow
Crandon, WI -June 6th & 7th

Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival
Monona, WI
June 20th-27th

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776 is a commemoration and celebration of Indigenous resistance. The exhibition, which will open on Saturday, September 26, 2026, consists of both indoor and outdoor installations that foreground Indigenous resiliency and a continued connection to this place known....

05/29/2026

Can't wait to be part if the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival this year! Christopher Sweet of Blue Bear Studio will be one of two demonstrating artists/painter at the event.

Plan your visit to the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, happening June 19–27, 2026 on the shores of Lake Monona.

While you’re here, take time to experience everything Monona has to offer, from lakeside views and scenic trails to local restaurants, parks, and family-friendly attractions.

Stay nearby at hotels like Country Inn & Suites or Avid Hotel all just minutes from the festival.

Get outside and explore the Lake Loop, rent a kayak at Olbrich Beach, or enjoy a walk along the shoreline. Bring the family to Monona Dream Park or Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and don’t miss one of the best sunsets in the area at San Damiano Monona.

It’s more than a festival, it’s a full experience in a beautiful lakeside community.

Reserve your spot: https://brnw.ch/21x2WCR

05/29/2026

The Friends of San Damiano are thrilled beyond measure to provide the venue for the 2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival!

This FREE week-long event, featuring indigenous artists and global carvers 🌐, will take place June 19-27, 2026 at San Damiano, amidst the beautiful backdrop of Lake Monona. ⛵

The Festival will feature live sculpting 🪵, hands-on cultural experiences, an artisan marketplace 🏪, live entertainment 🎤, and a vibrant lineup of global food vendors 🍜. Learn more here: https://www.harrywhitehorse.com/festival/

05/20/2026

✨ Funder Spotlight ✨

This one's close to home. Thank you to the City of Monona, Wisconsin USA for being a foundational supporter of the Harry Whitehorse Wood Sculpture Festival, we're proud to call this community ours.

June 19–27 · San Damiano Park · https://brnw.ch/21x2umO

05/20/2026

Thank you to these sponsors! Look forward to seeing you at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨

None of this happens without people who believe in it first. A heartfelt thank you to our major sponsors: Linda & Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability, Little Eagle Arts Foundation - LEAF, Mary Ann Baggs, and the Weinhold Family, for making the Harry Whitehorse Wood Sculpture Festival a reality.

June 19–27 · San Damiano Park, Monona · https://brnw.ch/21x2AKB

05/18/2026

Christopher Sweet of Blue Bear Studio will be a demonstrating artist during the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.

At the 2022 festival Christopher Sweet created a large scale triptych titled, When They Gathered.

Fingers crossed for amazing weather at San Damiano Monona. Looking forward to seeing what the carvers will create this year.

05/16/2026

Get out and enjoy the beautiful day. While you're out stop by Angel's Hideaway Motel, 1405 US 12 and 16, Lyndon Station. Several vendors including KETTLE CORN!