2027
We have Exciting News!
Holland America × Ice Alaska!
We are thrilled to announce that Holland America Line is partnering with Ice Alaska to sponsor a special Ice Sculpture Design Contest celebrating 80 years of Holland America in Alaska!
The winning design will be brought to life by a four-person carving team and unveiled at the grand opening of the 2027 World Ice Art Championships!
❄️ Design Contest Guidelines
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Eligibility: Open to all registered competitors of Ice Alaska’s World Ice Art Championships.
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Submissions: One original design per artist, inspired by Holland America’s design prompt (see attached document).
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Deadline: December 1, 2026.
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How to Enter: Email your name, design and title to Kristen.Trueblood@icealaska.com. A brief description is optional but recommended.
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Winner Selection: Holland America will select the winning design.
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Carving Team: The winning artist will select three additional registered competitors to form a four-person team. Team members do not need to belong to the same Multi-Block team.
The selected team will transform nine large blocks of ice into a sculpture celebrating Holland America’s 80-year history in Alaska.
❄️ Sculpture Production
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Team: Four registered Ice Alaska competitors.
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Arrival: Team members may arrive up to two weeks before the MB competition.
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Working Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM, unless otherwise approved.
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Equipment: Machinery and lift operations will be coordinated with Ice Park construction and competition preparations.
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Unveiling: Grand opening of the 2027 World Ice Art Championships.
❄️ Prize & Artist Support
Each of the four selected artists will receive:
$3,500 artist prize
Lodging during the working period
Domestic travel provided through Alaska Airlines
On-site meals and hospitality
Rest days before the Multi-Block Competition begins February 15, 2027
Submit your design by December 1, 2026!
Total artist prize package: $14,000, plus travel, lodging, meals, and hospitality!
We look forward to seeing your creativity and celebrating this exciting partnership with Holland America Line!
How to Enter:
Email your name, design and title to:
Kristen.Trueblood@icealaska.com.