Organizer Information:

ICEHOTEL is located in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, 17 kilometers outside Kiruna. Each winter, the hotel is rebuilt using premium natural ice from the Torne River—one of the last untouched rivers in Europe.

Title & Description:

Applications are now open for the ICEHOTEL 37 International Design Competition.

Artists and designers are invited to submit original concepts for ephemeral art suites made entirely of snow and ice. The actual making of the hotel functions as an international symposium where selected creatives gather for two weeks to build rooms that serve as sensorial experiences. There are no rules for how the suites should look, provided the design is original, fits the physical constraints of the ice, and includes a functional bed. The artworks will eventually melt and return to the river in the spring.

Category:

Ephemeral Art & Design.

(Open to sculpture, architecture, spatial design, and all creative disciplines with a vision for ice and snow).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Individual artists or teams of two (2) across all creative disciplines.
  • Requirements: Artists operate as freelancers for this project and must be able to provide an invoice (a Company Registration Number / VAT number) as well as proof of valid liability insurance.
  • Scope: International / Worldwide.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Honorarium: A one-time payment of 38,400 SEK (for a solo artist) or 52,400 SEK (total for a team of 2), plus a copyright fee of 2,000 SEK per participant. (Note: Amounts exclude VAT).
  • Travel Reimbursement: Up to 6,000 SEK (Swedish residents), 8,000 SEK (European residents), or 18,000 SEK (non-European residents).
  • Accommodation & Meals: Shared accommodation and full board are provided during the 14-day stay in Jukkasjärvi.
  • Production Support: ICEHOTEL provides a basic tool kit, warm clothes, and collaboration with their expert lighting and support teams.

Application Fee:

Free.

Application Requirements:

Entries must be submitted electronically as one (1) PDF file (max 5 MB) in English or Swedish. The PDF must include:

  1. Design Submission (2 pages, A3 format): Project summary, concept text, one selected image, and detailed drawings (elevations, dimensions, construction explanation, lighting ideas, and a full perspective).
  2. Team Information (max 4 pages, A4 format): Project name, artist contact details, brief CV, and images of selected relevant past projects (for new artists).

How to Apply?

Submit your compiled PDF design proposal via email to art@icehotel.com.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 11, 2026.
  • Winners Announcement: May 11, 2026.
  • Production/Construction Period: November 24 – December 9, 2026 (max 14 days on-site).
  • Official Opening: December 11, 2026.

Location:

Jukkasjärvi, Sweden.

Contact Information:

Email: art@icehotel.com

Website & Room Specs: https://www.icehotel.com/call-proposal-artist-application