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15th Annual Vail Winterfest

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15th Annual Vail Winterfest

December 19, 2021 - January 31, 2022

Free

Art in Public Places is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Vail Winterfest opening December 19th on the Gore Creek Promenade. Explore color, shape, gesture and light at this collaborative installation between visual artist Olive Moya and ice sculptor Paul Wertin.

COMMUNITY LANTERN EXHIBITION

INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, VAIL VILLAGE
A festive field of colorful lanterns will span above the International Bridge in Vail Village including lanterns painted by Olive Moya.

ILLUMINATED ICE INSTALLATION

Some Breathtaking Little Paradise Just For Them
GORE CREEK PROMENADE, VAIL VILLAGE, begins daily at dusk until 10 p.m.

An Interactive & illuminated ice installation on view until the ice melts! Approximately 25,000 pounds of sculpted ice will transform the Gore Creek Promenade into a three dimensional canvas by celebrated visual artist Olive Moya.  Meander through features measuring 5′ to 12′ tall during the day or in the evening when the illumination of the ice enlivens this interactive composition.

GRAND OPENING FESTIVITIES
International Bridge, Vail Village
Sunday, December 19- 4:30pm – 6:00pm

LEARN MORE 

CREATE YOUR LANTERN

COMPLIMENTARY LANTERN WORKSHOP

Vail Public Library, Sunday, 12/19
One hour, in-person workshop with Alpine Arts Center

COMPLIMENTARY LANTERN KITS AND VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

December 12 – 26
Create your own lantern through a virtual demonstration
Sign up for the workshop and learn where to pick up the kits

Lantern details 

Details

Start:
December 19, 2021
End:
January 31, 2022
Cost:
Free
Event Tags:
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https://www.vailgov.com/community/art-and-culture/art-in-vail/events/vail-winterfest

Venue

International Bridge – Vail Village
Willow Bridge Road
Vail, CO 81657 United States
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