2021 SAINT PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL REQUEST FOR ARTISAN ICE SCULPTURES Drive Thru Event: Jan. 28 – Feb. 7, 2021 The 2021 Saint Paul Winter Carnival will be held January 28 – February 7. This will be the festival’s 135th anniversary further fortifying the fact that it is the oldest winter festival in the United States. New this year, a Drive-Thru Ice and Snow Sculpture Park at Minnesota State Fairgrounds will create magical memories and run each day of carnival. We are excited for your role in the success of this beloved tradition with its new twist. We invite you to submit your artisan ice sculpture plan for this Drive-Thru Event by filling out the form below. Ice and snow masterpieces will be combined in this Drive-Thru Event to feature 30 different and intriguing visual aspects for attendees to view, all from the comfort of their car. Specifically, your role will be to contribute to our themed Artisan areas (Minnesota, Winter Activities, Animals, Fairy Garden or Other). Our appreciation for your hard work will not go unnoticed! Carver name and sculpture title will be listed on Saint Paul Winter Carnival mobile app and website, along with on-site signage and event program. 1. Carvers will be paid $65 per block of ice carved plus receive the following: • Power • Sweatshirt • Light snacks • Parking • Warm spot • Access to water • Clean area 2. Carving can begin Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 and must be completed by Thursday, January 28th, 2021. Carvers are welcome to carve anytime during this timeframe, please record your availability to carve below. You are welcome to determine the carving times that work best for you, as carving can be done 24 hours a day. Also, we are looking for additional carvings to be carved during the 10 days of carnival. Please mark if you are interested in this opportunity below. 3. Artisan ice sculptures should consist of 1-5 blocks of ice. Carvers are welcome to carve multiple pieces, but please submit one form per sculpture. All designs should be warm weather designs and meant to last for all 10 days of the event run. 4. Once this form is reviewed and accepted, a full contract will be sent. Carvers will be notified of their status prior to January 1st, 2021. Your safety during this event is our top priority, and we are taking many precautions such as the usage of masks, conducting temperature and wellness checks, and ensuring there is enough distance between carving spaces and people. More information about our COVID-19 plan will be communicated closer to the event date. We are committed to making our event an enjoyable and safe experience for all. This form must be received no later than December 7th, 2020. Send applications to: Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation Attn: Artisan Ice Sculptures 429 Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 [email protected] 2021 Artisan Ice Sculptures PLEASE PRINT Main Carver Main Carver Name:_________________________ Phone Number:________________________ Size:______ Street Address:________________ City, State, Zip:____________________ Email:____________________ Additional Carvers/Artisans (Max of 3) Name:_________________________Phone:___________________Email:_____________________Size___ Name:_________________________Phone:___________________Email:_____________________Size___ Name:_________________________Phone:___________________Email:_____________________Size___ Team Name (Optional): ______________________________________________ How many blocks do you plan to use (1-5)? ____________________ When are you available to carve (check all that apply) January 23rd - 28th? Saturday (23) Monday (25) Wednesday (27) Day Day Day Evening Evening Evening Overnight Overnight Overnight Sunday (24) Tuesday (26) Thursday (28) Day Day Day Evening Evening Overnight Overnight Would you be available to carve additional pieces within the 10 days of carnival, Jan. 28th – Feb. 7th? YES NO Sculpture title: _________________ (With warm weather plan attached—required for contest site preparation) Where does your design fit within our themed areas? Minnesota Animals Other:_____________ Winter Activities Fairy Garden 2021 Artisan Ice Sculptures Continued Sculpture Description: (to be used for marketing purposes like event program) Technical Sculpture Description / Background: (Not required, but it would help if the carving is abstract in nature, requires special carving practices) Artisan Bio: Please retain a copy of this form for your records. I/WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ABOVE REQUEST AND CONFIRM OUR INTEREST IN THE EVENT _________________________________________________________________________________ (Main Carver Signature) (Date) .