The Dubuque Museum of Art in partnership with the City of Dubuque Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs will host the 6th annual Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Competition and Festival in Dubuque’s downtown Washington Park, February 9-12, 2023.

To prepare for the event, volunteers are needed on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to ‘stomp snow’ in wooden forms to create the blocks of snow that will be carved by sculpting teams throughout the week and by the community during Sunday’s festival activities.

Dates and Times Volunteers Needed:

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 8:00 pm to 12:00 pm or 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, February 8 will be offered as a back up snow stomping day in case of inclement weather, or if additional work day is needed.

Details About Volunteering:

Two shifts available: 8:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00-4:00 pm
• 10-12 volunteers are needed per shift.

Volunteer groups from local businesses, service agencies, etc are welcomed.
If you are not able for an entire shift but are still interested in volunteering, just let us know when you are available.

• Lunch will be provided between noon and 1:00 pm.
• An outdoor tent with a heater for breaks provided.
• Volunteers are responsible for wearing appropriate winter clothing.
• Dressing in layers is recommended so you can remove or add layers to stay comfortable.
• Volunteers must be 18 or older and will be asked to sign a photo release / waiver of liability form.

Email or call Danielle Stowell, Winter Arts Coordinator for the Dubuque Museum of Art, at info@dbqart.org or 563.581.9688 with questions or to signup to volunteer. Volunteers can also sign up directly for this opportunity on VolunteerDBQ.
For general information on Winter Arts, visit http://www.cityofdubuque.org/winterarts or contact City of Dubuque Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni Petersen-Brant at jbrant@cityofdubuque.org or 563.513.5636.