Call for Artists – Culture and Community Exhibit (April 11-June 7)

Call for Artists

EXHIBIT
Culture & Community

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Culture is the water in which we swim as we negotiate through life. We deal with generations, race, gender, religion, sexuality and all other inequalities. Bringing light to the centrality of culture also opens up new avenues of influence and inclusion within our communities. As an artist, how do you express yourself and tread this water?

IMPORTANT DATES
Apply by email deadline: by midnight March 29, 2019 (instructions below)
Entry Fee deadline: by midnight March 29, 2019 (form below)

Notification of Acceptance: April 1, 2019
Exhibit Dates: April 11 to June 7, 2019
Artists’ Reception: April 18, 2019 from 6:30-8:30pm

Art Drop-Off: April 8th from 12-4pm and April 9th from 4 – 8pm or by appointment.
Art Pick-Up:  June 8th and June 9th, 2019

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center Gallery
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN

EXHIBIT/ARTS CENTER HOURS
Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5pm
Saturdays 9am-5pm

PROCESS
Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your Entry Fee below. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions. Thank you.

To be considered for the Culture & Community Exhibit, apply by email to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org by midnight March 29, 2019. We can accept up to 3 works per artist until the gallery is full.  Be sure to include your name, phone, images of your work, image list specifying the medium, size and retail price of each work submitted. Submit your Entry Fee at the same time you submit your work for consideration.

Membership is not required to be in the show, but Members are eligible for a reduced Entry Fee. To join the ACCC, go to our Membership page. On April 1, 2019, we will notify all artists via email regarding acceptance to the exhibit. If space provides, we may contact you to submit additional work for the exhibit.

Members, please SIGN IN so you can pay the Member rate. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account yet, please go to our Account page for instructions.

ENTRY FEE
ACCC Members $15 for first entry, $5 for each additional entry, up to 3 total.
Nonmembers $25 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry, up to 3 total.

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AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your accepted works. Labeled artwork can be brought to the Arts Center on the Art Drop-Off date listed above. Please make sure your item label matches artwork submitted for the exhibit.

CONTACT PERSON
Mary Strother, Gallery Coordinator and Visual Art Liaison
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4432

 

District 112 Youth Art Month Visual Art Show

The Youth Art Month Visual Art Show celebrates the creative visual art of students from District 112 Eastern Carver County Schools, students in grades K-12. We invite you to come see how local students are embracing the Arts. All are welcome to attend the Student Artist Reception to meet some of the students.

Show Dates
March 20 through April 5, 2019

Student Artists’ Reception
March 21, 2019 from 6:30-8:30pm

Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN

Contact Person
Jeff Lenzmeier
lenzmeierj@district112.org
952-556-6919

 

Passage of Time

Passage of Time Exhibit Jan 11 through March 15

Artists’ Reception Invitation to the Passage of Time Exhibit

Please join us at the ACCC Arts Center to see 2D and 3D visual art work that represents the Passage of Time.  Join us and experience the works of local Artists, enjoy wonderful music, food and art. Be sure to attend our Artists’ Reception on January 17th where you can meet the artists and mingle with other Members and guests as you explore the insight into passage of time.

Event Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level in Victoria MN

Artists’ Reception Open House Date
January 17, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm

Exhibit Dates
January 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019

Exhibit/Arts Center Hours
Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5pm
Saturdays 9am-5pm
952-443-3200

Fee
This is a free event

Contact Person
Mary T. Strother
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4432

Passage of Time

Call for Artists for the Passage of Time Exhibit (January 11 to March 15, 2019)

We invite you to submit your art for The Passage of Time Art Exhibit scheduled to open to the public on the 11th of January, 2019. Please mark your calendars for the Artists’ Reception Open House on January 17, 2019.

Life is just a passage of time and it is up to you to pass it as you please. Our sense of time in the past, present and future is a common denominator that each generation shares because time refuses to stand still for any human being. Time possesses the element to forget and to remember; people, places and things in our existence. Only the passage of time separates each generation to their own period in time. We ask you to bring your own meaning to this Exhibit to showcase the Passage of Time as you see its relevance to your life.

Event Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level in Victoria MN

Artists’ Reception Open House Date
January 17, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm

Exhibit Dates
January 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019

Exhibit/Arts Center Hours
Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5pm
Saturdays 9am-5pm

Submission Deadline * EXTENDED *
Midnight January 4, 2019

Details
Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your entry for consideration. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions. Thank you.

We can accept up to 3 works per artist until the gallery is full. To be considered for the gallery exhibit, email an image of the actual work you are intending to sell, with title of work, medium, dimensions, and pricing details. Please use the subject line: PASSAGE OF TIME Exhibit Entry and email to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org. Send by midnight January 4, 2019. Membership is required to be in the show, click here to join the ACCC. On January 5, 2019, we will notify all artists via email regarding acceptance to the exhibit. If space provides, we may contact you to submit additional work for the exhibit.

AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your accepted works. Labeled artwork can be brought to the Arts Center on Tuesday, January 8th, 5 – 7pm or on Wednesday, January 9th 12 -5pm. Please make sure your item label matches artwork submitted for the exhibit.

Event Fee
$15.00 for first entry, $5.00 for each additional entry. Entry fee should be paid by January 10th, the day before the Exhibit opens. You can pay with a check or credit card at the Center when you bring your artwork, or pay in advance on our website with a credit card.
Commission fee 40% to ACCC for works sold.

Contact Person
Mary Strother, Gallery Coordinator and Visual Art Liaison
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4432

Passage of Time

Holiday Gift Show 2018

Holiday Gift Show and Grand Opening Night Invitation

Join Us
for the Grand Opening of the Holiday Gift Show
at the Arts Center in Victoria
ALL ARE WELCOME

Thursday, November 15th
6:30 – 8:30pm
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN

We are excited to announce our first annual Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center. This show is a perfect opportunity to support a diverse collection of extremely talented local artists and purchase of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts. This year we are proud to have 30 artists and 8 authors who will have their work available. We have a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts to purchase for friends and loved ones for the holidays. This is a free show and open to everyone. Come on by and bring your friends for some holiday shopping!

Show Dates
November 15 through December 24, 2018

Extended Arts Center Hours starting November 16 for this special shopping opportunity
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 12-5pm
Saturday 9-5pm
See our website Calendar for additional evening hours

Event Contact Person
Deborah Barce
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
646-229-0104

Holiday Gift Show 2018

Holiday Gift Show 2018

Call For Artists for Holiday Gift Show

We are excited to announce our first annual Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center. With more visitors coming to the center every week, this show is a perfect opportunity to support a diverse collection of extremely talented local artists. We will have a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts to purchase for friends and loved ones for the holidays. This is a free show and open to everyone. All contributing artists are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening.

Event Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive
Victoria MN

Show Dates
November 15-December 24

Time/Hours
Set up: Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 14
Time: Tuesday 5-7pm & Wednesday 12-7pm
Grand Opening: Thursday, Nov. 15 6:30-8:30pm

Details
To be considered for the show, email 3 images representing work you are intending to sell, with medium and pricing details, with the subject HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW to programs@artsofcarvercounty.org. Artists will be confirmed, and next steps will be provided with instructions on how to submit your art for the Arts Center Holiday Gift Show. Membership is required to be in the show.

Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your entry.

Submission Deadline
October 15, 2018
Email of acceptance: October 17, 2018

All work needs to be original and made by the artist.
No mass-produced items, or items made from kits.
Media considered includes paintings, drawings, photography, jewelry, glass, fiber, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, wood and multi-media.
Two dimensional work should be framed, ready to hang or wrapped for display.
Limited wall space for large paintings.
Accepted Artists may need to bring a 6ft table to set up their own display.
A glass cabinet is provided for some fine jewelry.
If your work is accepted please have extra work ready, so we can restock if necessary.
The show will be extensively promoted through postcards, flyers, social media, ACCC newsletter, and local papers. Exhibiting artists will receive their own cards to hand out and an image provided to post on their own website and social media.
Keep in mind, best price point is $100 and less, items $100-$200 sell, but not as quickly.

Event Fee
30% Commission to the ACCC for sold works (for this show only)

Contact Person
Deborah Barce
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
646-229-0104

Holiday Gift Show

Holiday Gift Show 2018

ACCC Members’ Show

Please join us at the ACCC Arts Center Gallery for a show of fabulous works of art by ACCC Artist Members available for immediate purchase. Browse the Center and discover works like paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, photography and more! We look forward to seeing you at the Center.

Event Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Victoria MN

Dates
Show Dates September 10-November 9

Hours
Wednesday and Thursday 12-5pm, Friday 12-3pm, Saturday 9-3pm

Artists’ Reception
October 11, 2018 6:30-8:30pm at the Arts Center
We invite the public to attend our Member Artists’ Reception to meet some of our visual artist members and speak to them about their work. Each artist has a featured profile for all to enjoy when you visit the gallery in the Arts Center.

Discover work from the following ACCC Artist Members, click on their name to see their Artist Profile:
Deborah Barce
Beth Billstrom
Janet Brose
Annette Coxall
Carter Cripe
Todd Jacobs
Gina Nicolae Johnson
Peter Larson
Jeff Leech
Elynn Lepel
Art Manno
Laura Michel
Maren Mohr
Wendi Moffly
Marla Mullaney
Kathryn Mussack
Terrie Myers
Kathy Nesseth
Maria Ricke
Rayetta Rydquist
Amy Sabatier
Terrence Scholz
Mary Strother
Molly Margaret Strother
Mary Stumpfl
Laurel Sundberg
Jennifer Thurston
Katrina Trent
Noel Van Tol
Neysa Winterer

Event Fee
Free

Contact Person
Courtney Miller Bellairs
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
301-785-8655

ACCC Members Show 2018

ACCC logo

Call for Artists for ACCC Members’ Show at Arts Center

ACCC Members’ Show

Call for all member artists, in all genres, to represent their art form in the ACCC Arts Center in Victoria, MN. Event to take place during the Fall of 2018 to introduce the work to the public.

Information about eligible works can be found here:
https://artsofcarvercounty.org/exhibitions-at-arts-center/gallery-categories-requirements/

Hand in visual artworks with the paperwork found here:
(Artists Consent Form)
https://artsofcarvercounty.org/exhibitions-at-arts-center/

Program or Event Deadline
September 1, 2018. Installation time is September 5 from 12-3pm or by appointment.

Event Date/Hours
Open to the public during normal Arts Center hours which are Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-5pm, Fridays 12-3pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm.

Show Dates
September 10 to November 9
Artists’ Reception October 11, 6:30 to 8:30pm

Details
40% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.
Musicians, writers, performing artists, poets please contact us at programs@artsofcarvercounty.org to schedule a concert, reading or event.

Program or Event Fee
Free to attend

Contact Person
Courtney Miller Bellairs
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
301-785-8655

Colors of Summer

Colors of Summer Exhibition

The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) is pleased to announce the new Arts Center is officially open. Please drop in to see the Colors of Summer, an exhibit of art by members of our Board. You will also be able to browse our new retail shop, learn about future gallery exhibits open to members, and talk with volunteers about programs and classes in our new space.

Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN

Exhibition Dates
June 15, 2018 through August 31, 2018

Grand Opening
August 2 6:30-8:30pm

Time/Hours
Arts Center is open Wednesdays 12-8pm, Thursdays 12-6pm and Fridays 12-3pm. Consult the Calendar for more open dates.

Free Event

Artists in the Exhibit
Cindy Anderson
Deborah Barce
Barb Cobb
Barb Hone
Jeff Lenzmeier
Courtney Miller Bellairs

Contact Person
Courtney Miller Bellairs
cmbellairs@verizon.net
301-785-8655

image is #551 Chanhassen Nature Preserve C M Bellairs acrylic on board 12 x 12 inches

colors of summer invitation

 

Purple Prince Exhibit

Call For Artists Purple/PRINCE Exhibition

The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) is planning a Purple/PRINCE Exhibition/Dedication at our new Arts Center. The idea is that this exhibition will be ongoing and will always be a highlight for those visiting the Arts Center. We are seeking work by ACCC Artist Members that was inspired by Prince and his legacy.

Please send an email to programs@artsofcarvercounty.org with the following information describing your entry/ies. Works may not exceed 20 inches in height, width or depth. Up to 3 different works may be entered.

Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level Victoria MN

Date
Ongoing in the Gallery during Gallery Hours

Deadline
For email entry and image, Saturday June 30, 2018, 12pm.

Contact Person
Courtney Miller Bellairs
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
301-785-8655

Specifications to include with your entry 
Title
Date of Work
Category (see below)
Media/Technique
Does your work exhibit any elements of digital process?
Height (may not exceed 20 inches)
Width (may not exceed 20 inches)
Depth (may not exceed 20 inches)
Retail Price (all works must be for sale)
Image (SEE TERMS BELOW) Yourname_title.jpg

Images due by noon Saturday, June 30, 2018.
Accepted entrants will be notified by email to bring their work in during the collection/installation period.
Collection of Works and Installation – Sunday July 1 12:00 noon – 1:00pm.

Artist Consent Form
Download, complete and include the Artist Consent Form with your submission.

STANDARD CATEGORIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACCC GALLERY
1. OIL / ACRYLIC / MIXED MEDIA: Must be properly framed for protection of the work and safe handling. Oil paintings must be dry.
2. SCULPTURE: All plaster sculpture must have a permanent base. Bas-reliefs (no plaster) must have a secure ring at the top. Sculpture with a base must be firmly attached to the base.
3. WATERCOLOR / GOUACHE / CASEIN / TEMPERA: Must be properly framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas. It is recommended that work larger than 30” x 36” be covered with Plexiglas.
4. DRAWINGS / PASTEL: See above, same rules as for 3.
5. PRINTS: See above, same rules as for 3.
6. CERAMICS / GLASS: Delicately constructed work requiring more than normal careful handling is not eligible. Plaster objects not acceptable. Tile works – single tile or multiple tiles mounted on a single platform must include their own suspension system.
7. TEXTILES / FIBERS: Hand-made and/or hand-decorated items are eligible.
8. PHOTOGRAPHY: Color or black and white. Traditional presentations must be framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas. Non-traditional presentations must also be framed, but not necessarily covered with glass or Plexiglass.

SPECIAL RULES
1. Entries in 1, 3, 4, 5, and 8 must be properly framed. For the protection of your work as well as that of others, frame should extend beyond the surface of the work.
2. Unusually shaped pieces that require hanging must have appropriate hanging devices attached or included (2, 6, and 7).
3. Excessively fragile works and very heavy objects requiring special handling may be entered subject to approval of the Programs and Events Committee.

TERMS
PHOTOGRAPHY
For publicity purposes, each entrant may submit a digital image(s) of their work. Images should be in JPEG format. We recommend the shortest dimension of the submitted image be 1000 pixels. Artists MUST submit AT LEAST ONE DIGITAL IMAGE of each entry. For three-dimensional art each image may be used to present a different view of the object in space. For two-dimensional art the first image must be a full, frontal view, while the other two may be details of the work.

ELIGIBILITY
Original works by ACCC member artists. Work of student members eligible only if executed without the help of the instructor.

NUMBER OF WORKS
Please list all works submitted to the ACCC on this form. Applicants may enter up to 3 works.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Experienced workers and volunteers will take every precaution to ensure that works are not damaged. The ACCC will not be responsible for loss or damage to artworks, including frames and mountings, no matter how they are caused, and all works are submitted to the gallery subject to this condition. However, it is suggested that artists insure work privately if they feel the need for such protection.

FOR SALE 
Any accepted work that the exhibitor chooses to list as FOR SALE will be sold, as displayed, through the Arts Consortium of Carver County at a commission to the ACCC. All accepted entries into organized exhibitions may remain on exhibit throughout the duration of that show. Works for sale in the ARTS CENTER may be taken away at the time of sale. Sale price includes frame, please price your work accordingly. A social security number or Tax ID is required on the registration form for pieces listed as ‘for sale’. All accepted work to the ACCC Gallery and Gift Shop will require a Consignment Agreement from the Artist.

PUBLICITY
The ACCC reserves the right to photograph any work in the exhibition for educational, catalog, internet or publicity purposes

AWARDS
In select ACCC exhibitions, Awards will be made to meritorious entries. Winners will be announced at the Artists’ Reception, in Southwest Metro newspapers and on the ACCC website. The jury will consist of recognized individuals in diverse media.