ARCTIC ART Festival

ENVIRONMENTAL ART FESTIVAL & BEST WINTER EXPERIENCE

beauty of frozen art

The Arctic Art Festival is a mesmerizing winter event taking place for the third time in the heart of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland. It features talented artists worldwide who create masterpieces from snow and ice surrounded by the breathtaking backdrop of Lapland's enchanting landscapes. The festival offers a range of unique winter art activities, shows, and performances, allowing visitors to experience the connection between human creativity and nature.

OPEN CALL

ROVANIEMI
FINLAND

20-25 JANUARY
2025

16 TALENTED ARTISTS

beauty of frozen art in the haerT of lapl

The Arctic Art Festival is a unique fusion of winter art, lights and the fleeting beauty of the Arctic. Inviting visitors to experience the atmosphere of a festival where human creativity merges with nature.

Check the Programme

FESTIVAL
PROGRAM

The Arctic Art Festival consists of different events which will take place in different venue locations.
Most of the events at the Festival are free of charge and available for any age group without registration. Please check the details and find suitable transportation options.
NOTE! The Program of the Festival will be updated in December 2024.
*We keep the right to change the program due to weather conditions or other reasons.

Program in Finnish

20

Mon
Jan

Festival Opening Ceremony
@SnowMan World, Santa Village, Rovaniemi

18.00 - 22.00
19.00 - 19.30
19.30 - 19.45
20.00 - 22.00

Free Entrance to SnowMan World
Introduction of International Teams
Ice Carving Show & Fire Show
Music Snow Disco

21-24

January

Artists Create Sculptures
@Arctic Snow Hotel, Lehtojarvi, Rovaniemi
*Free entrance only to the venue of the Festival

25

SAT
Jan

Final Day of the Festival
@Arctic Snow Hotel, Lehtojarvi, Rovaniemi

11.00 - 22.00

16.00 - 17.00

17.30 - 18.30

/ Free Entrance to Arctic Snow Hotel
Open Air DJ
Sound Healing Ceremony
* Additional Winter Activities with Fee will be available at the property

CRAZY SAW Ice Speed Carving Competition

REWARD CEREMONY
Final Show - Burning Ice Sculpture

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log restaurant Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloo Rovaniemi Lapland Finland

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OPEN CALL for artists

15 AUGUST - 20 OCTOBER 2024

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LAST YEARS EXPERIENCE

FESTIVAL 2023

FESTIVAL 2024

MALTESE LIZARD
by Serhat Gur & Adriana Oramusgur

Malta, you can find harmless lizards almost everywhere. They have adapted to living with humans, making their homes in small rocky crevices and the gaps between bricks in houses, becoming an integral part of our streets. These creatures are known for their skittish and swift nature and are well accustomed to the warm Mediterranean climate of Malta, where the sun's embrace is their second home.
Now, I'm excited to create a snow sculpture of this lizard, which is an integral part of the island's wild nature, in Finland. This sculpture will not only capture the essence of Malta's vibrant life but also symbolize the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.

@ada.o.g @mermerkafa @sanguirado
#iceandsnowart #Lapland2024 #laplandrovaniemi #environmentalart #rovaniemievent #watercarvers #rovaniemiadventure #lapland #rovaniemifestival #arcticartfestival2024 #rovaniemiart #rovaniemi #artgraniteam #arcticartfestival #artgrani

OPEN CALL COMPLETE
We thank all the artists for their time and effort in creating projects for our festival. We sincerely hope this year will be even brighter and more attractive.

We would also like to thank everyone who helped spread the word about the festival by sharing posts, sending emails, and simply passing the information along verbally. A special thanks to the organizers and former organizers of winter events, Michael J Robbins, Melinda Pearson, and Alex Olofsson, with whom we have been in personal contact and who helped many artists learn about us. We truly appreciate your contribution and look forward to developing our cooperation. We have some ideas on how we could support other festivals and artists. We will share our plans with you very soon.

The results of the jury selection will be announced after November 1st. Stay tuned!

SOURCE OF POWER
by Agnese Rudzite Kirilova & Anatolijs Kirillovs

The Nature is great miracle of creation. People should love it and respect, because it can be as a shelter, as a destructive power. However, if we haven’t lost connection with our beginnings and roots , nature can be inexhaustible resource of power, as mental, as physical.

@agneserudziteart

#rovaniemievent #laplandrovaniemi #rovaniemiart #iceandsnowart #rovaniemiadventure #lapland #watercarvers #arcticartfestival #environmentalart #rovaniemi #rovaniemifestival #artgraniteam #arcticartfestival2024 #Lapland2024

FROM ARTISTS TO ARTISTS We’ve crafted a festival that brings to life all of our dreams, hopes, and the best experiences we’ve gathered from the competitions we’ve taken part in over the years. As we traveled the world, we often found ourselves wondering, “How would we do it if we had our own festival?” Now, after two years of hosting our festival in Finland, the ideas just keep flowing, and our desire to create something truly special for the artists who join us grows stronger.

At our festival, many things are done by hand, by us. Every year, we build a stunning ice sculpture for burning, a symbolic moment we all look forward to. In our first year, the medals and trophies were designed by our organizer, Katya. In the second year, the trophies were crafted by one of our artists, Egor. For us, it’s about more than just recognition—it’s a way to share a piece of our creativity with fellow artists, even in the smallest details like trophies and medals.

Now, we’re dreaming up what these symbols of achievement will look like next year and wondering which artist will bring them to life. One thing’s for sure:every year, we strive to make the festival an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

BY ARTISTS FOR ARTISTS

We’ve crafted a festival that brings to life all of our dreams, hopes, and the best experiences we’ve gathered from the competitions we’ve taken part in over the years. As we traveled the world, we often found ourselves wondering, “How would we do it if we had our own festival?” Now, after two years of hosting our festival in Finland, the ideas just keep flowing, and our desire to create something truly special for the artists who join us grows stronger.

At our festival, many things are done by hand, by us. Every year, we build a stunning ice sculpture for burning, a symbolic moment we all look forward to. In our first year, the medals and trophies were designed by our organizer, Katya. In the second year, the trophies were crafted by one of our artists, Egor. For us, it’s about more than just recognition—it’s a way to share a piece of our creativity with fellow artists, even in the smallest details like trophies and medals.

Now, we’re dreaming up what these symbols of achievement will look like next year and wondering which artist will bring them to life. One thing’s for sure: every year, we strive to make the festival an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

NO HONNEY
by Dario Riena Gonzales & Lucia Ratamosa

In times when everything seems to be moved by digital wonders and learning machines, we'd like to take a closer look into some of the smaller, yet vital aspects of life. To remember to take care of nature's fragility and remind us that no matter how advanced technology is, some things can never be replaced.

@dario_reina @comocamelarte

Photography @sanguirado

#arcticartfestival #arcticartfestival2024 #environmentalart #iceandsnowart #lapland #Lapland2024 #laplandrovaniemi #rovaniemi #rovaniemiart #rovaniemiadventure #rovaniemievent #rovaniemifestival #artgrani #artgraniteam #watercarvers

OUTSIDERS
by Emiliano Lorenso Gonzales & Josu Ruiz

Our piece is the result of an intentional abstraction that attempts a provocative reflection through an integral gesture. The silhouette of a tree (nature) is represented applied in three limited planes and fused to the original prism, such planes are repeated on each side generating a central void.

@ilianrenzo
#watercarvers #arcticartfestival #rovaniemiart #rovaniemievent #rovaniemi #lapland #rovaniemifestival #rovaniemiadventure #Lapland2024 #artgraniteam #iceandsnowart #arcticartfestival2024 #artgrani #environmentalart #laplandrovaniemi
Photography @sanguirado

OUTSIDE CANVAS - Arctic Art Festival Theme 2025

We aim to give artists a unique opportunity to use their creativity to re-imagine and convert into sculpture any of their favourite renowned masterpieces made on a canvas. “Outside the Canvas” is a call to independent thinking, a challenge to look at the world through the eyes of the masters and use their expressive techniques or style without fear of being judged.

We would like to invite you to think about the painting process and look beyond the one moment captured on the canvas. Look deeper into the objects, people, or circumstances surrounding the painting to create your own idea. Make changes or additions to bring new meaning to the original artwork, or even create your masterpiece by using a recognisable painter’s style.

While we’re interested in seeing how a flat image (painting) changes its appearance and content when converted into a three-dimensional form (sculpture) made of snow and ice, we’re not looking for a mere copy of the painting. Please describe your masterpiece/painter choice and the thinking behind your creative idea in a short story.

HUMAN NATURE
by Jiri Sr. Lastovichka & Jiri Jr. Lastovichka

The human hand serves as a symbol of the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, reflecting both positive and negative impacts. The tree symbolizes a healthy natural environment. The fingers, embodying the five senses, become the personification of our means for experiencing the surrounding world. When coupled with a heart and a brain, these senses can contribute to fostering harmony between humans and nature and empower us to immerse ourselves deeply in the natural world. The metamorphosis of a hand and a tree is a symbol of the potential harmony between humanity and nature.

IHMISLUONTO
Ihmiskäsi on symboli, joka kuvaa ihmiskunnan ja luonnon välistä monipuolista suhdetta, ja heijastaa sekä positiivisia että negatiivisia vaikutuksia. Puu symboloi tervettä luonnonympäristöä ja viittä aistia edustavat sormet taas keinojamme kokea ympäröivää maailmaa. Yhdessä sydämen ja aivojen kanssa aistit ylläpitä- vät ihmisen ja luonnon välistä harmoniaa ja auttavat meitä uppoutumaan syvälle luonnon maailmaan. Käden ja puun sulautuminen symboloi ihmiskunnan ja luon- non potentiaalista sopusointua.

@lastovicka.jiri @lastovickajiri

Photography @sanguirado

OPEN CALL 2025 for Artists

The application period is openon the until 11:59 PM 15th of October 2024. All required information about Rules and Conditions and the theme of the Festival, as well as the Application form is available on our website.

https://www.arcticartfestival.com

ARCTIC ART FESTICAL 20.1.-25.1.2025
Rovaniemi, Finland

Arctic Artists 2024
Part 1
We are happy to introduce Artists who came to do Snow-Ice Art this year:

Josu Ruiz
Emiliano Lorenzo @ilianrenzo
Oscar Rodrigues
Ludo Roders @ludoroders
Christophe Bourdinaud @bourdinaud
Christian Duroc

Beautiful Photos by @thesnowculture @sanguirado 💙

Arctic Artists 2024
Part 1
We are happy to introduce Artists who came to do Snow-Ice Art this year:

Adrianna Oramis Gur @ada.o.g
Serhat Gur @mermerkafa
Agnese Rudzite Kirillova @agneserudziteart
Anatolijs Kirillovs
Dario Reina @dario_reina
Lucia Ratamosa @comocamelarte
Johanna Kurpat @johannakurpat
Kevin Starow @kevinakapusistarow
Jiri Lastovichka @lastovicka.jiri
Jiri Lastovichka (son) @lastovickajiri

Beautiful Photos by @thesnowculture @sanguirado 💙

SNOW WORKSHOPS AND ICE TRY-OUTS
We organise several snow workshops and ice sculpting tryouts during Festival days. Are you interested in getting a snow/ice carving experience? We welcome you to visit our festival. Exact dates and workshop times will be announced soon. Stay updated)

If you are visiting Rovaniemi some other time than our festival, you can still get an unbelievable snow/ice carving experience at @arcticsnowhotel. For more information, visit the website www.arcticsnowhotel.fi or contact the sales team of SnowHotel. Arctic SnowHotel, Ice bar and Snow Restaurants are open from the 15th December 2023.
#arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos

FINAL SHOW 2023
Ice, Art & Fire… It is magic happening you only can find at Arctic Art Festival @arcticsnowhotel. Next year we will prepare even more amazing show, so it is worth to visit Arctic Art Festival 2024 (22.01.2024-27.01.2024) or follow us here to watch video.
#arcticartfestival #arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos #fireandice #fireart #iceart #rovaniemi

Masterpiece “Polka Polaris” by @tjasagusfors and @lisalindqvistart is the Winner of the Arctic Art Festival 2023. Artists’ interpretation of the theme 'Key to Happiness'... Dancing man/ woman - wolf/ bear/ deer… Embrace your uniqueness, follow your own star, move freely and dance!! 🔥❤️🔥@arcticartfestival @arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos

THE APPLICATION PERIOD ENDS 1.11.2023
We welcome amateurs and professional sculptors to apply for the Arctic Art Festival 2024 in Rovaniemi, Finland. The online application form and terms of the competition are available on our website, www.arcticartfestival.com/opencall.

The Arctic Art Festival is more than just a competition for snow artists; we try to bring the best possible experience for artists and visitors. We cover sculptors’ travel expenses, hosting and meals, and preparing unique activities to get a real taste of Finnish Lapland.

Apply now for @arcticartfestival 2024🤍 @arcticsnowhotel @santamusrestaurant @snowmanworldlapland

Masterpiece ”Together” by @iliamekhriakov and Ieva Lancmane. ”
Being happy is what we all crave for. The two holding hands symbolise our key to happiness. II Place Award & People Choice Award @arcticartfestival @arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos

ICE&FIRE SHOW by @artgrani.team and @fireshow.lv @arcticartfestival @snowmanworldlapland

Masterpieces 2023 are ready for public @arcticartfestival @arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos

The Arctic Art Festival is happening at @arcticsnowhotel venue, but the opening Ceremony take place at @snowmanworldlapland in @santaclausvillageofficial. The event is free of charge for all visitors. Program of of the Arctic Art Festival 2024 will be announced in November. Check our webpage www.arcticartfestival.com and social media for updates❄️🤍❄️

@arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos

REFUGE by @ilianrenzo and @dario_reina

”We propose making an interpretation of the concept of refuge; adapting us to the characteristics of two materials (ice and snow); as a generator of peace, tranquility and happiness, from the shape of an old tree trunk. The ice contribute to recreate this space-refuge through small fissures that will be in the walls.”

@arcticartfestival @arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos
#winterfestival #winterart #rovaniemi

Best Snow and Ice Artists from around the world come to Finnish Lapland once a year to compete for a Master Titular. You have a chance to see artists in January 2024. #cityofrovaniemi #visitrovaniemi #laplandart #rovaniemifestival #iceandsnow

Masterpieces in the process of making @arcticartfestival @arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotel #arcticsnowhotelandglassigloos

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ARCTIC ART Festival

beauty of frozen art

ROVANIEMI FINLAND

20-25 JANUARY 2025

16 TALENTED ARTISTS

beauty of frozen art in the haerT of lapl

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

20

Mon Jan

Festival Opening Ceremony @SnowMan World, Santa Village, Rovaniemi

18.00 - 22.00 19.00 - 19.30 19.30 - 19.45 20.00 - 22.00

Free Entrance to SnowMan World Introduction of International Teams Ice Carving Show & Fire Show Music Snow Disco