2016 Wisconsin State & Regional

Snow Sculpting Competition

January 8-10, 2016

Racine, Wisconsin

Welcome to the 2016 Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Competition, hosted in

picturesque Downtown Racine, Friday, January 8 – Sunday, January 10, 2016.

The 2016 competition will bring 10 of the region’s best three-person snow sculpting teams to Downtown Racine’s Monument Square. Seven snow blocks, 6’ x 6’ x 10’, are being reserved for Wisconsin teams. Three snow blocks, of the same size, will be made available to teams with participants from outside of Wisconsin.

All sculptors will be competing for cash prizes. Wisconsin teams will be competing for the State title and an invitation to the 2017 U. S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Please consider applying for your opportunity to compete in this year’s event. Attached is the application for the 2016 Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Competition hosted in Downtown Racine.

AGA Nation’s Winter Rail Jam, a mobile snowboard and freestyle ski event,will be joining us again this year. This “Big Thrills” event is sponsored by RealRacine. We will be utilizing 5th Street, just north of Monument Square for professional snowboard and skiing demonstrations and open riding times for the public.

2016 WISCONSIN STATE SNOW SCULPTING APPLICATION & RULES

*Each team wanting to compete for the State title and invitation to the 2017 U. S. National Snow Sculpting will consist of three Wisconsin State residents.

*Exhibition teams, wanting to compete for People’s Choice award will consist of three sculptors without residency restrictions.

*Only snow and ice on the site may be used. Water will be provided on site.

*No molds/molded forms may be used.

*No power tools will be allowed – Hand tools only.

*No artificial colorants or lighting may be used.

*No supports/armatures may be used.

*Sculptures must represent the concept Entry Drawing.

*All Sculptures must be the artists’ original concept.

NO COPYRIGHTED IMAGERY/CONCEPTS ALLOWED.

*All sculptors must follow the code of conduct.

*The consumption of alcohol on the site is prohibited.

*Each team will have a 6 x 6 x 10 ft. block of snow. The final sculpture may not exceed 12’in

overall diameter

*Entry deadline is November 30, 2015.

Please mail to: Downtown Racine Corporation, 425 Main St. Racine, WI 53403

Please email to:

Questions?

Contact Terry Leopold 262- 634-6002 or or

Jeff Shawhan 262-617-0691

2016 Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Entry Form

Sculptor#1

Name______

Address______

City______State______Zip______

Phone # ______Email______

Age______Gender: Male____ Female____

Sculptor #2

Name______

Address______

City______State______Zip______

Phone #______Email______

Age______Gender: Male______Female______

Sculptor #3

Name______

Address______

City______State______Zip______

Phone #______Email______

Age______Gender: Male______Female______

Snow Sculpting Experience:

Please include a short bio for each team member on a separate sheet of paper.

Sculpture Concept

Title:______

Submit concept drawing on 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper. Drawing should be an ink line drawing with no shading.

Application and drawing due November 30, 2015.

Mail to: Downtown Racine Corporation, 425 Main St., Racine, WI 53402

Or email to Terry Leopold : .