First Night State College is now accepting sponsorships for its one-block ice sculptures.
Sponsorships are available to both businesses and organizations.
One-block sculptures are carved from 265-pound blocks of ice that have been frozen in a special process to ensure that the blocks are crystal clear.
The sculptures will be delivered on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 31, to Sidney Friedman Park, the Mayor Welch Plaza in front of the State College Municipal Building, or in front of businesses in downtown State College. Last year, 76 businesses participated in this sponsorship program.
Each sculpture is identified with a sign indicating its sponsoring business or organization. Sponsors will be listed on the ice map on www.firstnightstatecollege.com.
“Year in and year out, the ice sculptures are the most popular event at First Night State College,” notes the event’s director, Rick Bryant. “Sponsoring a one-block sculpture is a wonderful way to be a part of a great family-oriented, alcohol-free event.”
To reserve a one-block sculpture, contact Diane Bloom, director of development, at (814) 237-3682 or dbloom@arts-festival.com.
First Night State College, which takes place on New Year’s Eve in downtown State College and on the Penn State campus, is now in its 21st year. First Night focuses on four themes: community, celebration, art and the New Year. In addition to its signature ice sculptures, First Night State College presents music, comedy and theatrical performances in downtown churches and public buildings. The First Night State College 5K Resolution Run, sponsored by Mount Nittany Health, attracts 1,000 runners annually, many in costume.
First Night is produced by the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Major sponsors include the Borough of State College, Mt. Nittany Health, Geisinger and PNC Banks.
