ICEHOTEL Art Competion

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Short Description

For the 36th year ICEHOTEL will be reborn in a completely new guise, and you can be part of it!
This hotel is more than rooms and beds; it is a unique and ephemeral art project made of snow and ice.
By tradition, the actual making of ICEHOTEL is organised as an international symposium, whereby the selected creatives gather in Jukkasjärvi to build rooms which are sensorial experiences, original and unique art pieces.
At ICEHOTEL we work with premium natural ice from the Torne River, one of the last rivers in Europe untouched by human civilization.

Eligibility

ICEHOTEL is about creative exchange, and while any skills you have in sculpting ice or other materials are
welcome, we accept applications across all creative disciplines.

BASIC INFO REGARDING ART SUITES FOR ICEHOTEL 36

  • The room-dimensions are 700 x 450 x 380 cm (LxWxH)
  • Be aware of the fact that ICEHOTEL is made entirely of snow and ice, and that the construction is
    constantly moving (i.e. roof and walls are sinking and deforming)
  • Each room must contain one double bed that measures 160 x 200 cm
  • Some of the rooms will have triple beds (240 x 200 cm), and the rooms are bigger, with dimensions
    800-850 x 450 x 380 cm (LxWxH).
    ICEHOTEL will decide which of the winning concepts is more suitable for those rooms
  • The bed must be approximately 50 cm high
  • Keep a clear space around the bed, approx 70 cm, for easy access and maintenance
  • The bed should preferably be placed out of sight from the entrance
  • You can work with both ice and “snice” (i.e. hard snow)
  • For safety reasons, no ice should be used as material on the floor (i.e. only snow on the floor)
  • No other materials are allowed
  • ICEHOTEL´s lighting team will install lights to illuminate your design and artwork

Submission Requirements

  1. Design Submission (2 pages, A3 format)- Page 1, Project Summary- text describing the concept and one (1) selected image- Page 2, Detailed drawings- main views or elevations of the room, including dimensions (entrant is free to choose the scale)- general explanation of construction, details, lighting ideas and materials (i.e. specify ice/ snow)- perspective showing the room in its entirety
  2. Team Information (max 4 pages, A4 format)- Name of the project- Artist(s) information: name, address, nationality, date and place of birth, e-mail, phone number, website, SoMe handles- Brief CV and images of selected projects (for new artists only)

How to Apply

Submit your design proposal to art@icehotel.com

Program Benefits & Awards

Artists´ honorarium:- a one time payment of SEK 37 300, total for a suite with one (1) participant (excl 25% VAT)– a one time payment of SEK 50 900, total for a suite with two (2) participants (excl 25% VAT)– a copyright fee of 1940 SEK/ participant (excl 6 % VAT)*
Travel reimbursement:- up to but not exceeding SEK 4 500/ participant, for Swedish residents- up to but not exceeding SEK 7 500/ participant, for European residents- up to but not exceeding SEK 15 000/ participant, for non-European residents
In addition, Icehotel will cover accommodation (shared) and full board during your stay in Jukkasjärvi.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 21 April 2025

Website Link: https://www.icehotel.com/call-proposal

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