Be part of something un-bear-lievable!
Join us on Bear’s Big Adventure Trail – a fantastic interactive sculpture trail coming to Perth in Summer 2026.
Brightly coloured giant bears, designed by artists from across the country, will be exhibited in locations across Perthshire to be discovered by anyone brave enough!
The trail is in support of YMCA Tayside and the youth work provision we provide young people aged 8 to 25 across Perth and Kinross.
Bear’s Big Adventure Trail 2026
The Bear Art trail will contribute to the social, cultural and economic growth of Perth and Kinross by attracting visitors to our beautiful area.
The Bears will be strategically placed in streets, parks, and public spaces, transforming our community into an open air galley.
Each Bear on the trail will be unique, designed and painted by talented artists, and sponsored by local businesses.
Our small bear cubs will be painted by local schools as part of our learning programme. They’re smaller in size but big on creativity!
The sculptures will then be sold at auction to raise much-needed funds for YMCA Tayside, supporting a variety of youth work services to young people aged 8-25, mainly from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Get involved
Interested in getting involved as a sponsor, artist, school or community group? Email us at:
Sponsors – this is your golden bear-tunity!
We invite your company, employees and customers to be inspired, get imaginative and celebrate the beauty of Perth and Kinross by taking part in the trail.
- Reach new and diverse audiences
- Multiple media opportunities before and during the trail
- Huge social media engagement and content potential
- Raising your profile and brand awareness
- Engaging employee and boosting team spirit
- Supporting your CSR/ESG goals
Don’t paws — sponsor a bear today!
Artists – it’s time to show your grizzly good side!
- Put your art onto the streets
- Connect your art with new audiences
- Contribute to the creative community and economy
- Create joy and inspire new generations of artists
- Support your local charity
Schools & Learning Groups – be part of something bear-y special
Alongside the main bear trail will be the mini bear cub trail. These bears will be designed by budding local artists from schools and community groups. We have an education programme and team ready to work alongside schools so that as many people as possible get to benefit from being part of the bear pack.
Adopt & Decorate a Sculpture: Schools will receive their own smaller sculpture to design and decorate, ready to be displayed alongside the 30 large sculptures as part of the community art trail.
Curriculum-Linked Resources: We will provide engaging educational materials that explore art, storytelling, and local history, ensuring the project is not only fun but also enriching for students.
Showcase Your Talent: Once completed, the community Bear cubs will take pride of place in the city alongside the main trail, showcasing the imagination and artistic talents of our local young people.
A Lasting Legacy: At the end of the event, your school’s sculpture will return home, leaving a permanent reminder of your involvement in this incredible project.
This isn’t just art — it’s a bear-illiant way to back Tayside’s youth!
Bear’s Big Adventure Trail 2026 is brought to you by YMCA Tayside to raise awareness and vital funds to deliver the youth work we provide young people aged 8 to 25 mainly from disadvantaged backgrounds.
At YMCA Tayside we provide:
- Universal youthwork
- Outdoor Adventure
- STEM and Technology
- Employability skills
- Life skills
- Mentoring
- Schools work
- SQA Qualifications
- Drop-ins.
Help us make a bear-y big impact!
