Arts Night Out: Ice Art Festival

Get ready for more thrills and chills at the seventh annual Northampton Ice Art Festival that begins on Friday, February 10. The public is invited to witness the creation of fabulous ice sculptures throughout downtown starting early in the day. Completed works will highlight Northampton's "Arts Night Out," 5-8pm and remain on display throughout the weekend. If the weather cooperates, everyone will still be enjoying these artfully crafted masterpieces on Valentine’s Day!

Featured ice artists come from diverse backgrounds with different levels of expertise. Professional ice carver Joe Almeida has participated in all of the festivals, and this year is no exception as he contributes several themed works at Pulaski Park, Inspirit Crystals, and the Eastside Grill. Don Chapelle, founder of Boston’s “Brilliant Ice Sculpture,” also returns to create a unique, interactive piece at Thornes Marketplace. 

Artist Rob Kimmel and ice master Billy Poe make second appearances this year. The ever-popular, creative Chris Nelson is back. Three debuts include Northampton painter David Barclay, Brendon Kellner of Boston, whose father Tom is a past participant, and sculptor Adam John Mulcahy of Holyoke.

As an enhancement to the festivities, The Deck at Union Station is creating an outdoor ice luge. And there's more happening! Join "Science on the Street" At First Churches, 1-5 pm, for some winter fun. Can you pick up a floating ice cube with just a string and without touching the water? No, it doesn't take magic -- it just takes science! Give it a try...

Below is a list of artists and and locations:

Ode, 263 Main Street: Adam Mulcahy 
Pulaski Park: Joe Almeida 
Inspirit Crystals, 219 Main Street: Joe Almeida 
The Artisan Gallery, 162 Main Street: Rob Kimmel 
Thornes Marketplace, 150 Main Street: Don Chapelle 
J. Rich Clothing for Men/Cathy Cross, 151/153 Main Street: Chris Nelson 
First Churches: Science on the Street, 1-5 pm 
Florence Bank, 58 Main Street: Billy Poe 
Don Muller Gallery, 40 Main Street: David Barclay 
Eastside Grill, 19 Strong Avenue: Joe Almeida 
Sylvester's/Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant Street: Brendon Kellner 
The Deck at Union Station, 125A Pleasant Street: Ice Luge

The Northampton Ice Art Festival is produced by the Center for the Arts in cooperation with the City of Northampton. It is supported, in part, by funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council as well as the Downtown Northampton Association and the Northampton Radio Group.