Crystal Gallery of Ice

The Crystal Gallery of Ice is an annual event organized by Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. and hosted in the Town Square Winter Center, in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Ice carvers from all over the state (and world!) come to compete in our ice carving competition, transforming ice slabs into beautiful works of art.

The Town Square Winter Center is dazzling. Come enjoy the work of the World Champion Chinese Ice Carvers who created a Disney themed Children’s Ice Park and while there take a ride in the Ice Spinners, bring your ice skates and enjoy the groomed ice rink, get your photo taken in front of the 30,000 lb. ice fountain. It’s all free and a gift from ConocoPhillips, Easy Park, MOA Parks & Recreation and Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd.

Artwork from ice blocks

The Crystal Gallery of Ice Competition took place on January 6- 8 and the sculptures are a glowing addition to the Winter Center. Don’t miss this artistic ice display while it is still in it’s prime. Thanks to all of the businesses that provide support for this spectacular event!

1st place: Where We Dwell: Paul Hanis and Jenny Rosenbaum
2nd place: Fragmentation of Winter’s Charm: Gina Eaton and Anita Tabor
3rd place: Out of our Element: Ben and Josiah Firth