Team Germany Black Forest 

Team Germany's sculptors bring inspiration from the scenic Black Forest. Over the past 14 years, they have worked together as a cohesive team, often joined by new artists to inject fresh ideas and perspectives.

Key achievements:

• 1st place in Lake Tahoe, USA, and Nayoro, Japan, in back-to-back competitions.
• Creators of the world's first interactive snow sculpture in Canada (2016).

Expect this experienced team to deliver another unforgettable display of innovation and creativity at Snowfest.

Team USA-France

This duo combines talent from both sides of the Atlantic. Anna began her snow sculpting journey in 2004 and was later joined by Ben Barreau in 2015. Together, they have sculpted in international competitions across Switzerland, Sweden, and Canada, earning a reputation for their innovative designs and exceptional craftsmanship.

Team Argentina

Hailing from Resistencia, Chaco, Team Argentina is made up of visual arts professors specializing in sculpture and painting. With roots in the Instituto Superior de Enseñanza Artística Bellas Artes Santiago Pertile, the team brings cultural richness and artistic depth to their snow sculptures.

Key achievements:

• 2nd place at Zehnder's Snowfest, Michigan, USA (2017).
• 2nd place at FENU Snow Sculpting Symposium, Ushuaia, Argentina (2015).

Team Argentina has competed in prestigious events worldwide, including the Quebec Winter Carnival and the Dolomites Snow Festival. Their passion and artistry will undoubtedly shine at Snowfest.

Team Holland 

Team Holland is led by professional sculptor Roel Teeuwen, whose decades of experience with monumental art and snow sculpting make him a force to be reckoned with. This year, he is joined by his daughter Anne-Pie, a skilled photographer with a creative eye, and Daniel Vis, a rising talent eager to contribute fresh perspectives.

Key achievements:

1st place in Yakutia, Russia (2017).

Creative Awards in Changbai Mountain, China (2014 and 2016).

2nd place in Oulu, Finland (2019) and Canada (2011).

Team Czech Republic

This team is a family, consisting of a father, son, and the son's girlfriend who have been collaborating on snow sculptures since 2011. Their strong bond and shared creative vision result in cohesive, imaginative designs that captivate audiences.

Team Finland

The International Snowdrop Collective is a snow and ice art group founded in 2019 in Rovaniemi, Finland, by Miia Mäkinen, Johanna Kurpat, and Henna Timlin. Since its inception, the collective has created stunning snow and ice art for private events, public festivals, and international competitions.

Team Germany #2 Subzero art collective

Since 1999, the Subzero Art Collective has been creating monumental snow and ice installations across the globe, representing Germany at international snow sculpting symposiums. This non-profit group, founded by a German industrial designer, brings together a dynamic team of international artists, designers, and architects.

Their sculptures, carved from the most fleeting of natural materials—snow—serve as a striking reminder of nature's transitory beauty. Subzero's installations explore themes of ephemerality, with each piece existing only briefly before succumbing to the elements. Accompanying photographs document these works in their fleeting perfection, preserving their legacy even as they vanish.