The fourth annual Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show will feature ten ice sculptors competing to create the most impressive works. The public is invited to watch the live carving and enjoy a variety of other activities, including music, dance, and food vendors.
This Saturday, ten ice sculptors will compete in the fourth annual Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show. On February 8th, from 12 to 3 p.m., the public can witness these artists perform live ice carving amidst the open spaces, cultural, educational, and historic resources Governors Island offers. The finalists were selected from an open call seeking designs inspired by the theme “ Governors Island + nature.
” During the event, each finalist will be paired with a professional ice carver from Okamoto Studio to bring their designs to life. “We are so excited for these artists to carve their creations to life, and for Island visitors to witness this event in Colonels Row for the fourth year in a row,” said Lauren Haynes, Head Curator, Governors Island Arts and Vice President at the Trust for Governors Island. “With our collection of public artworks and performances and programming, the Island is one of New York’s most interesting destinations for arts and cultural experience in all seasons.”Following the carving, an awards ceremony will be held to recognize the best designs, including the audience-voted “People’s Choice” award. Visitors can also enjoy ice carving workshops from Okamoto Studio, crafts from Red Hook Art Project, live music from the disco-infused Afrofuturist funk duo The Illustrious Blacks, and a special performance by NYC-based all-women, trans, and non-binary drumline Fogo Azul. Food and drinks will be available from Makina Cafe on Colonels Road, as well as food trucks Nao Caribbean Flavors, The Original Soupman, and Deploy Coffee. Governors Island is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Round-trip ferry tickets cost $5 for adults and are free for children 12 and under, older adults ages 65 and up, residents of NYCHA, IDNYC holders, current and former military service members, and Governors Island members
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