Gerald R. Ford Museum
ARTPRIZE artist Derek Maxfield’s attempt to make an amazing ice sculpture display last 20 days in September at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Derek will also have exciting live FIRE AND ICE sculpting performances. He is using colored ice and special effect lighting to create a frozen underwater environment.
Come “CHILL OUT” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Sept 23rd – Sept. 30th. See you there!
Derek Maxfield
Derek Maxfield has won a multitude of awards for his ice sculpting skills. So many – it’s best just to visit his ArtPrize page to review them all!
For ArtPrize 2009, he is creating a three-dimensional sculpture with a main focal point being a of a stylized tiger shark swimming through its habitat. The bio-degradable art will be illuminated with colored lighting.
Derek will also be doing live ice sculpting shows daily. His exhibit will take over a month to create all the fine detail, ice paintings, and delicate features rarely seen in an ice sculpture.
Derek’s unique attraction will be set up in a freezer truck parked in front of the Gerald R. Ford Museum. The sculpture will be viewed at the rear of the truck through a window.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
If you’re heading down to ArtPrize and you’re trying to decide which of the multitude of artists and venues are on the “must see” list – I’m officially making a recommendation.
I’m officially endorsing Derek Maxfield and Jason Hackenwerth as ArtPrize artists you MUST go see and vote for!
Jason Hackenwerth
will be using latex balloons to make fantastic, magical sculptures, and is exhibiting at:
UICA
41 Sheldon Boulevard SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
In addition to his fantastic installation, Jason will be creating an army of wearable sculptures that will be on the loose all over Grand Rapids!
Derek Maxfield
The winner of numerous ice sculpting competitions – will be creating his artwork via a live exhibition, and an underwater colored ice and snow sculpture, with a main focal point being a of a stylized tiger shark swimming through its habitat.
His unique attraction will be set up in a freezer truck parked at:
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
And of course – there is my own exhibit…
Stacy Niedzwiecki
I’m exhibiting an inspirational photographic journey though some scenic locations throughout the Great Lakes State. The Michigan Moments photography series is on display at:
San Chez Bistro & Cafe
38 W Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Jason, Derek and I encourage you to support us and cheer us onto one of the Top Ten Prize Artists! What does that mean?
The Prize
- 1st place: $250,000
- 2nd: $100,000
- 3rd: $50,000
- 4th: $7,000
- 5th: $7,000
- 6th: $7,000
- 7th: $7,000
- 8th: $7,000
- 9th: $7,000
- 10th: $7,000
