Open callNo feeClosed 2 Nov
2027 Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show
The Trust for Governors Island · New York, United States
- Deadline
- Closed 2 November 2026 at 22:45, UTC time
- Fee
- No fee. Free to apply. Any extra materials beyond those provided are paid for by the artist.
- Award
- $2,000 award per selected artist or team, plus tools, production materials and pairing with a professional ice carver
- Who can enter
- New York City-based artists and collectives or teams of up to four people. No previous ice sculpting experience is needed, but selected artists must attend an in-person orientation in February and the live event on 6 March 2027.Any stage · Living in United States
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The Trust for Governors Island invites New York City-based artists and teams of up to four to propose an ice sculpture on the theme Traces. Selected entrants receive $2,000, tools and materials, and carve their work with a professional ice carver at a public event on 6 March 2027.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- New York City-based artists and collectives
- Teams of up to four people
- Artists new to ice carving
What it asks of you
- In-person orientation in late February 2027
- Two-hour live public carving on 6 March 2027
- Must be on site from 10am on event day
What to send
- Project proposal responding to the theme Traces
