ICEovations with James Stuttgart

December 2, 2024January 17, 2026

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Small child dressed for winter places hand on clear ice-sculpture wall with hands engraved into the blue glowing ice at night. — Temporal Impressions by ICEovation at Pioneer Courthouse Square; Photo by Scott Tice

For years, James Stutgart has wowed PDXWLF fans with his illuminated ice sculptures—think dragons, skeletons, and mesmerizing light-filled creations. Whether at the Waterfront or Pioneer Courthouse Square, his work has always pushed the boundaries of what ice can do.

This year, he’s back for the festival’s first weekend, and you can bet he’ll bring something unforgettable. February 7–9, 2025—don’t miss the magic of ICEovations!

UPDATE: See James’ newest piece, Graffiti of Gratitude, at the 2026 Festival. James will be there Feb 6-7, 2026.

And we just came across a great article by Explore PNW, check it out!