Family, friends, and fans, please share your memories of Dave Rothstein, who left this world on November 11, 2025. There have been many beautiful, heartfelt tributes on social networks, but we’d also like to gather these thoughts on his own website. Social media sites come and go, but we hope this site will be a permanent place to share memories for everyone who cared about this uniquely creative, kind, gentle man.
"Day of Dave" Memorial Events
Media Remembrances
WAMC New York Public Radio
To some, he was the man who braved the Connecticut River in a giant pumpkin in 2023. To others he…
Artist Dave Rothstein fondly remembered as ‘everyone’s best friend’ at ‘Day of Dave’ events
Internationally-acclaimed artist Dave Rothstein, who died unexpectedly last November, made everyone feel like his best friend — a sentiment echoed…
‘Day of Dave’ in Northampton: Academy of Music filled for remembrance of Dave Rothstein, lawyer and artist
Friends from all over the country, skipping previous plans and ignoring the below-zero cold outside, flocked to Northampton Saturday morning…
New England Public Media (NEPM) The Fabulous 413
The Fabulous 413 hosts Monte Belmonte and Kallis Smith interview Russell Braen, William Tuman, and Brian McQuillan about the Day…
Memories from Victor Forberger
I have to include a personal note here. My friend from law school passed away suddenly the week ending November…
Remembering Dave Rothstein: Lawyer, ice sculptor, doughnut-lover
NORTHAMPTON — Carolyn Cushing remembers the first time she met Dave Rothstein, when he showed up as a new land…
Acclaimed snow sculptor Dave Rothstein, praised for unconventional, collaborative work, dies at 57
Tributes are pouring in from around the world for a Northampton, Massachusetts, artist and sculptor, praised for ambitious public art,…
Obituary from Legacy.org
Northampton, MA - David (Dave) Rothstein of Florence, beloved son, brother and uncle, died suddenly at the age of 57, days…
Archived News Stories
New England Public Media (NEPM) The Fabulous 413
The Fabulous 413 hosts Monte Belmonte and Kallis Smith interview Russell Braen, William Tuman, and Brian McQuillan about the Day of Dave in Northampton, which coincides with the city's annual…
Memories from Victor Forberger
I have to include a personal note here. My friend from law school passed away suddenly the week ending November 15th. Like me, he was an “older” student at law…
Remembering Dave Rothstein: Lawyer, ice sculptor, doughnut-lover
NORTHAMPTON — Carolyn Cushing remembers the first time she met Dave Rothstein, when he showed up as a new land protection specialist at the offices of the Mass Audubon Arcadia…
Acclaimed snow sculptor Dave Rothstein, praised for unconventional, collaborative work, dies at 57
Tributes are pouring in from around the world for a Northampton, Massachusetts, artist and sculptor, praised for ambitious public art, who died suddenly this month. Dave Rothstein was known for small…
Obituary from Legacy.org
Northampton, MA - David (Dave) Rothstein of Florence, beloved son, brother and uncle, died suddenly at the age of 57, days before heading to Sweden to carve at the Ice Hotel…
Masslive.com: See the Incredible Designs These Artists Created in Northampton for the 2019 Chalk Art Festival
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Northampton man, known for frequent winter creations, builds 8 foot tall cat sculpture from snow in backyard
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Review: ‘In a Different Light’ at Easthampton City Arts Gallery
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Winter Wonder Man – Northeastern U Law School Alumni Magazine
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Worcester Telegram – Worcester Native Helps Win Gold Medal in Int’l Snow Sculpting Contest
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Massachusetts snow sculptor Dave Rothstein takes making a snowman to a whole new level
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That’s Nerdalicious – Have a Drink in This Igloo Bar before the Snow Melts
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Worcester Telegram – Sculptor Shapes the Flakes
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Clark Art Institute – Northampton Attorney to Create Mt. Rushmore Snow Sculpture
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January 30, 2026 - February 1, 2026, 25 Main Street, Suite 444
After Party at The Barb & Olive
January 31, 2026, The Barb & Olive at Northampton Bicycle
Gathering for Family & Friends
January 31, 2026, Elks Club
Post Pause Virtual Exhibition by ECA
November 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
2020 Virtual Hosmer Gallery
September 15, 2020 - December 31, 2020, Hosmer Gallery at the Forbes Library (Virtual)
Windows into Art
October 1, 2020 - October 22, 2020, Laughing Dog Bicycles
Local Focus at the Tilton Library, South Deerfield, MA
December 13, 2019 - January 24, 2020, Tilton Library
9th Annual Small Works Show
December 4, 2019 - January 11, 2020, Hope & Feathers Framing and Printing
10th Annual Northampton Chalk Art Festival
September 13, 2019, Thornes Martketplace
Local Focus at Strada
July 9, 2018 - July 1, 2019, Strada