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Carve SF - City's First International Sand Sculpture Competition

Posted: (08/28)
Carve San Francisco, the city's first ever international sand sculpture competition will be held from October 15th-20th near the Sports Basement in the Presidio. Carve showcases the extreme art of sand sculpting, inviting teams from around the world to sculpt 400 tons of sand into astounding and intricate works of art over five days.

Carve San Francisco brings awareness to and raises funds for two non profits, the San Francisco Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and Sustainable Surf. Funds are raised by encouraging visitors to vote with $1 for their favorite sculptures.

Carve features accomplished sculptors and artists including Lawrence Noble, Chairman of Academy of Art University's Sculpture Department and is famous for creating the 'Yoda Fountain' for George Lucas in the Presidio. Carve also showcases sand artists featured on The Travel Networks' 'The Sand Masters.

Sponsors funding the event include: Mercedes Benz/Smart Car, Finlandia Vodka, All Cruise Travel, Kona Brewing Company, Dole Food, Ocean's Halo, Longboard Vineyards, Princess Cruises and Cunard Cruises.
For more information about the event's schedule and participating sculptors visit: http://carvesf.com


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