It may not be something all of us have thought about doing but did you know there is an organization in the United States dedicated to learning and furthering the art of ice sculpture? The National Ice Carving Association (NICA) is the only organization in America that is dedicated only to promoting the art of ice sculpture. They are passionately intent on doing this across the country and around the world.
The association boasts about 500 members and they are responsible for the organizing of ice carving competitions all over North America. The NICA wants to take ice sculpture off the fringes and give it some much needed focus and direction. They do this by offering standardized guidelines for judging the quality of ice sculptures in competitions, and encouraging feedback and interaction between ice carvers in America and all over the world. This may be the reason why NICA carvers are considered some of the world's best.
If, for example, you already create ice sculpture as part of your job, you can become a member of The National Ice Carving Association. They offer a newsletter that features the latest carving and tool techniques and you will benefit from taking part in NICA competitions. This kind of support can help you master the art of ice sculpture much faster than you would without help and guidance.
If you are merely intrigued by ice sculpture but not really interested in learning how to carve you are still welcome to join as a member of NICA and help support this unique art form.
You can contact the NICA at the address below and request an application form via mail or fax. There are plans to make the application available online some time in the futures. Memberships vary from basic carver membership to student memberships.
Contact Details:
National Ice Carving Association
P.O. Box 3593
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3593
Phone or fax: 630-871-8431
