Chiseled

Edmonton’s International Ice Carving Competition Returns
*NEW LOCATION* ICE District Plaza

The Ice on Whyte Festival Society – soon to be renamed Activate Arts Alberta – is pleased to announce the return of Edmonton’s International Ice Carving Competition with a new name and an exciting new location.

ICE District Plaza is hosting Chiseled in the heart of Edmonton’s vibrant downtown. The Society invited 8 2-person teams to create 15 block sculptures in 36 hours!

This year’s roster is comprised of some of the best ice-carving artists from across Canada and around the world. The 2023 teams and their creations are:

1. Carvin’ Buddies - Scott Harrison from Calgary and Ross Baisas from the Philippines/Montreal creating Poseidon

2. Elegant Dream - Mowafak Nema from Iraq/Ottawa and Don Lowing from the United States creating Ishtar and the
Deer

3. Exotic Duo – Kee Gawah from Malaysia/Sweden and Fermin Gomez from Mexico/Calgary creating Easy Ride

4. Kram & Fflic – Clifford Vacheresse from Edmonton and Mark Berge from Courtney, BC creating Behind the surFace

5. License to Chill – Victor Dagatan from the Phillipines/USA and Andrew Zoller from Calgary creating The Flight of
Passage

6. Mad & Laine - Yann Blanchard from France/Calgary and Ken Harper from Ladysmith, BC creating Snack

7. The Prairie Dogs - Larry MacFarlane and Brad Froehlich from Winnipeg creating Maestro

8. Steve & Rusty – Steve Buzak from Edmonton and Rusty Cox from Fairmont Hot Springs, BC creating Ocean Glider

You can watch these winter masterpieces come to life by visiting ICE District Plaza. The artists start by stacking the 300lb ice blocks and masterfully shape them into magnificent carvings using chainsaws and chisels. Each carving is made
exclusively of water, ice, and snow, and judged on artistry and technique.

A champion will be chosen on Thursday January 26 and these sculptures will remain for visitors to ICE District Plaza to enjoy.