World Ice Art Championships
The World Ice Art Championships is an ice sculpting contest in Fairbanks, Alaska produced on by Ice Alaska, a non-profit corporation started in 1989. The contest is the largest of its kind in the world and attended by more than 100 sculptors from 30 countries every year.[1] The contest also draws tens of thousands of spectators; in 2004, 48,000 people from more than 28 countries passed through the park's gates.[2]
History
Ice Alaska put on its first ice art championship in 1991; it featured 16 sculpting teams and lasted a week. Today the event begins mid February and, weather permitting, lasts until the end of March, featuring the art and skill of as many as 75 teams from around the world.[3]
Locations: Through 2011, the ice festival took place on a Script error: No such module "convert". site across the Chena River from Pioneer Park, which the organizers leased from the Alaska Railroad.[4] In 2012 the event moved to a new location, the George Horner Ice Art Park.[5] In 2017, after a fire destroyed their main lodge, the Ice Alaska organization restructured to protect the future of the event. Then, in 2018 they reached an agreement with the Tanana Valley State Fair Association and moved the World Ice Art Championships, along with the associated Ice Alaska Ice Park, to the Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds.
Ice Alaska has negotiated with a new property owner to harvest ice blocks and transport them to the new venue; the ice is so clear it is referred to as "arctic diamond".[6] In addition to sculptures on view, the event features a Kids Park sculpted out of ice, including ice slides, an ice maze, an ice rink, and spinning cups.[7]
Events
The championship is divided into three professional competitions, a youth event, and an amateur exhibition. abstract and realistic categories.
Single Block Classic
The Single Block Classic is open to 30 contestants. (One Artist and One Block of Ice) Each Artist is provided one block of Ice 6’x4’x3’ (roughly 1,720 lbs) and 48 hours to create a sculpture.
Double Block Classic
The Double Block Classic is open to 25 Teams (2 Artists and 2 Blocks of Ice) Each Team is provided two blocks of Ice 6’x4’x3’ (roughly 3,440 lbs) and 72 hours to create a sculpture.
Multi-Block Classic
The Multi-Block Classic is open to 15 Teams (4 Artists with 9 Blocks of Ice) Each Team is provided 9 blocks of ice 6’x4’x3’ (roughly 15,490 lbs) and 132 hours to create a sculpture.
Youth Classic
This competition is held during the week of School Spring Break, usually the second week of March. Is open to ~5 to 15 teams. A Team is defined as 1 or 2 Carvers. Available to students in grades 8th thru 12th 2’ x 3’ x 2-3’ block of ice. The Youth Carvers have an opportunity to be mentored by Master Carvers who volunteer with the event to encourage the next generation of artisans.
Winners
| Year | Block | Category | Name | Artists |
| 2010 | Single | Realistic | Blue Ring Octopus | Template:FlagiconJunichi Nakamura Template:FlagiconHeather Brice |
| 2010 | Single | Abstract | Ice Dancing | Template:FlagiconVitaliy Lednev Template:FlagiconSergey Loginov |
| 2006 | Single | Realistic | Beach Walker | Template:FlagiconSteve Brice Template:FlagiconJunichi Nakamura |
| 2006 | Single | Abstract | Fiddler | Template:FlagiconVladimir Zhikhartsev Template:FlagiconVitaliy Lednev |
| 2006 | Multi | Realistic | Balto's Charge | Template:FlagiconSteve Berkshire Template:FlagiconMark Johnson Template:FlagiconStanley Kolonko Template:FlagiconCarl Eady |
| 2006 | Multi | Abstract | Sunrise Over Spring Water | Template:FlagiconSergei Zaplatin Template:FlagiconSergey Tselebrovskiy Template:FlagiconGrigoriy Ponomarev Template:FlagiconLarry Moen |
| 2005 | Single | Realistic | Leap | Template:FlagiconSteve Brice Template:FlagiconAaron Costic |
| 2005 | Single | Abstract | Fire of Love | Template:FlagiconVitaliy Lednev Template:FlagiconVladimir Zhikhartsev |
| 2005 | Multi | Realistic | Animal Parade | Template:FlagiconSteve Brice Template:FlagiconHeather Brown Template:FlagiconTajana Raukar Template:FlagiconMario Amegee |
| 2005 | Multi | Abstract | Gateway | Template:FlagiconAaron Costic Template:FlagiconGregory Butauski Template:FlagiconChad Hartson Template:FlagiconJeff Meyers |
| 2004 | Single | Realistic | Colorful Duo | Template:FlagiconPaul Raukar Template:FlagiconTajana Raukar |
| 2004 | Single | Abstract | The Dance | Template:FlagiconJennie Graham Template:FlagiconJames Stugart |
| 2004 | Multi | Realistic | Dragon Boat | Template:FlagiconYan Liansheng Template:FlagiconZhang Daquan Template:FlagiconMa Yue Template:FlagiconAn Quifeng |
| 2004 | Multi | Abstract | Michelangelo Hi-Tech-The Creation of Ice Man | Template:FlagiconVitaliy Lednev Template:FlagiconKaren Pless Template:FlagiconChuck Carpenter Template:FlagiconKathleen Carlo-Kendall |
| 2003 | Single | Realistic | Graceful Predator | Template:FlagiconJunichi Nakamura Template:FlagiconTajana Raukar |
| 2003 | Single | Abstract | White Dance | Template:FlagiconAlexander Zaitsev Template:FlagiconRegan Dillon |
| 2003 | Multi | Realistic | Friend or Foe | Template:FlagiconSteve Brice Template:FlagiconJoan Brice Template:FlagiconHeather Brown Template:FlagiconTajana Raukar |
| 2003 | Multi | Abstract | Seed of Promise | Template:FlagiconLumir Lang Template:FlagiconBen Firth Template:FlagiconCraig Araquistain Template:FlagiconAmy Moran |
| 2002 | Single | Realistic | King of the Sky | Template:FlagiconJunichi Nakamura Template:FlagiconHideshi Terada |
| 2002 | Single | Abstract | Flame in the Wind | Template:FlagiconVladimir Zhikhartsev Template:FlagiconSergey Loguinov |
| 2002 | Multi | Realistic | Leap of Faith | Template:FlagiconTajana Raukar Template:FlagiconHeather Brown Template:FlagiconWendy Croskrey Template:FlagiconJoan Brice |
| 2002 | Multi | Abstract | Ice Falls | Template:FlagiconLumir Lang Template:FlagiconBen Firth Template:FlagiconTokuji Nakano Template:FlagiconCraig Araquistain |
| 2001 | Single | Realistic | A Total Lack of Sharing | Template:FlagiconSteve Brice Template:FlagiconKevin Roscoe |
| 2001 | Single | Abstract | Enlightenment | Template:FlagiconVladimir Zhikhartsev Template:FlagiconSergey Loguenov |
| 2001 | Multi | Realistic | Pretenders | Template:FlagiconAaron Costic Template:FlagiconSteve Brice Template:FlagiconMarja Pohjoisaho Template:FlagiconTajana Raukar |
| 2001 | Multi | Abstract | The Unison of Love | Template:FlagiconSergei Tselebrovski Template:FlagiconSergei Bannikh Template:FlagiconSergei Loguenov Template:FlagiconAlexander Zaitsev |
See also
References
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- Buildings and structures made of snow or ice
- Carving
- Non-profit organizations based in Fairbanks, Alaska
- Outdoor sculptures in Alaska
- Tourist attractions in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
- Winter festivals in the United States
- Ice in the United States
- Recurring events established in 1991
- 1991 establishments in Alaska