February 2004

Scholarship association plans artistic fund-raiser
The UM Grizzly Scholarship Association has launched the Grizzly Prowl, an effort that uses art to raise money for student-athletes.

The Grizzly Prowl is similar to other fund-raisers/art exhibits that have been started around the country. Chicago used cows in its exhibit, Seattle had pigs and Billings had horses. Missoula, of course, will use grizzlies.

Forty life-size, Fiberglas grizzly bear sculptures will arrive in Missoula by June to be decorated by regional artists. Each “naked” bear will be 6 feet long, 3 feet high and 20 inches wide.

Once the bears are given the artistic touch, they will find their homes in area businesses that have sponsored them. Then by early fall, people will be able to take the “Grizzly Prowl” and view the bears at the various sponsor locations. In 2005 the bears will be available for purchase during a live, silent, Internet auction.

For more information visit http://grizzlyprowl.com or call C.J. Peterson at (406) 531-9444.

University Relations | Cary Shimek, Editor
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