Arts Consortium of Carver County

Annual Meeting Invitation for March 16

We INVITE YOU to attend the Arts Consortium of Carver County’s Annual Meeting to celebrate with us the changes we’ve made in an unprecedented year. ALL Member and Nonmembers are welcome to attend! We have experienced the solitude of the pandemic and the excitement of moving into our new location, all within our 11th year. We are thankful for our community partners we work with to lift others up and we are thankful to have had such diligent board members, volunteers, class instructors, donors, sponsors, members, business and organization advocates.

We serve the communities of Carver County and beyond and we continue to make a difference by bringing art to the people and people to the art. We look forward to telling you about our year and welcome you to be a part of our event.

During our ACCC Annual Meeting we will give a brief recap of 2020 and then focus our attention on the future of the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

LOCATION
Our meeting will be a virtual meeting online, email info@artsofcarvercounty.org for log in information

DATE
March 16, 2021

TIME
6:30 – 8:30 PM

FEE
Free to all attending

DETAILS
The ACCC’s year of 2020 was definitely a year of change. Through the closures as a result of the pandemic and our move to the City of Chaska as our new home, we have ended the year with a huge step forward despite the many steps backwards due to the changes presented to us. We relocated the Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shop into the Chaska Community Center and we will never look back.

We are in the process of expanding our programs and events to serve you as part of our community. In consideration of the times we currently live in, we are working to offer more pathways to the ACCC including digital access for virtual online shopping, virtual livestream classes and events as well as in-person opportunities. We are a volunteer-based organization, and we are looking for good people for in-person needs and those that have technical skills or expertise for behind the scenes. We have numerous rewarding positions open for you to share your talents and expertise. We are open to hearing your creative ideas. Become a part of our leadership team, we are looking to recruit community help in all areas. We have openings currently in our board leadership and we are making a call to our community to step in and help us continue the strong path for the ACCC.

I appreciate all of our board members, liaisons and committee members who have faithfully served in the past and will continue to serve the community and lead the ACCC into the future. Without our board members, volunteers and our committee members, we would not have been able to accomplish as much as we have, thank you so very much! We are asking YOU as part of our community to consider a term of service as we are looking for new board members and volunteers who are excited to step into our growing organization and help to bring us into the future.

Meet the Current Board and Liaisons

Volunteer Opportunities

We look forward to seeing you virtually at the Arts Consortium of Carver County Annual Meeting!

CONTACT
Cynthia Anderson, ACCC President
info@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-386-6156

ACCC

Family Connections Exhibit

Invitation to Artists’ Reception Feb 11

Artists’ Reception for the Family Connections Exhibit

We invite the public to attend our Family Connections Exhibit, Artists’ Reception to meet and talk with artists about their work. We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests. We look forward to seeing you and the participating artist’s visions of family at the ACCC Gallery in the Chaska Community Center.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318

We are planning on an in-person event. Please check our website the day before in case we have to make it a virtual event.

DATE/TIME
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021
6:30 – 8:30 PM

ARTS CENTER GALLERY HOURS
Monday – Friday 11-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open for your viewing enjoyment even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours for January are Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.

CONTACT
Visual Arts Committee
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
Arts Center 952-443-3200

Family Connections Exhibit

 

Window into the World of Classical Music

Window into the World of Classical Music Jan 20

ACCC educationWe will explore the era of Classical Music. All five periods will be presented. Including, highlights about the most famous composers and their compositions. With each to listen to, scores to view, and stories to tell, you’ll be guided through the distinct aspects of this amazing European music we call “the classics”.

LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
A virtual event using Zoom

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS?
Unlimited

DATE
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 (date change)

TIME
7:00pm

DEADLINE
RSVP to bjhone@gmail.com by January 17, 2021

DETAILS
Your host to guide you through the “Window Into Classical Music” is Barb Hone. Barb will email participants the link to the Zoom meeting and class materials the day before the event. Please RSVP by January 17th with your name, email address and phone number.

FEE
Free

CONTACT
Barb Hone
bjhone@gmail.com
612-799-8208

Window into the World of Classical Music

flash fiction contest

Flash Fiction Contest 2021

ACCC 2021 Flash Fiction Contest

Write a fiction story of 600 words or less inspired by the theme A VERY BAD DAY WITH A VERY GOOD ENDING. Judges will select the top three stories from two age categories for publication on the ACCC website.

LOCATION/VIRTUAL
There will be a live reading opportunity for contestants via Zoom in March, 2021.

DATE
Contest begins Jan. 1, 2021

DEADLINE

By midnight on Feb. 1, 2021

DETAILS
Contest theme words do not have to appear in the body of the story.

Story maximum: 600 words

Two age categories: Young Adult (13-18) and Adult (19 and older). Judges will determine the top three entries in each category.

Paste your work into the body of an email addressed to flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org Include your name, age and story title. Attached files and handwritten entries will not be accepted.
Give us your best new work.  We will not accept stories previously submitted to an ACCC flash fiction contest.
One story per entrant. We will consider the submission of a story as implied permission to publish it on the ACCC website. Tell us if you choose to opt out. Authors retain all other rights.
All submitting authors will be invited to read their work during an online event in March.

Remember, flash fiction should tell a complete story, with a clear beginning, middle and end. Entries should focus on one event or situation. The essential quality of this genre is its limited scope which leads forcefully (yet logically) to an impact. Plot. Conflict. Climax.  Bake these in and rise above slice of life or vignette.

FEE
free

CONTACT
Jim Kane
flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org
952 448 4526

flash fiction contest

 

Arts Consortium of Carver County

Shakespeare’s Audiences: Then & Now

You’re Invited to this Virtual Event

Shakespeare’s Audiences: Then & Now

A Shakespeare play is not really understood unless we can experience the give and take of an audience surrounding actors playing seriously with the script. The scripts that Shakespeare wrote included the audience in the performance, but that significant element has been left out of most modern performances which remove the audience to a darkened space where they can…sleep, instead of listen and respond.  Walter Cannon will discuss a number of places in a number of plays wherein the audience is built into the script, where the plays really make no sense without the audience.

LOCATION
Virtual

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
20 max

DATE
November 10, 2020

TIME
7:00pm

DEADLINE
Register by November 8, 2020

DETAILS
Walter Cannon, Professor Emeritus of Central College, will talk about Shakespeare’s Audiences:  Then and Now. He will discuss how Shakespeare expected the audiences of his plays to be involved, unlike the way in which the audiences sit away from the stage in the dark these days.  If you are a fan of Shakespeare, you will want to hear this talk.  You may register for the event by emailing literary@artsofcarvercounty.org no later than November 8, 2020.  The Zoom link will be sent out to those who register.  The talk is designed for all who love Shakespeare, whether you are now a student or if you are an older lover of Shakespeare. Please join us for this event and invite your friends to participate also. Professor Cannon will answer questions after his talk.

FEE
Free

CONTACT
Amy Stender
literary@artsofcarvercounty.org
651-434-2249

ACCC Members Show 2020

Artists’ Reception for the Members’ Show Oct 22

We invite the public to attend our ACCC Members’ Show Artists’ Reception to meet some of our literary and 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. We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests.

LOCATION
ACCC Art Gallery at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska MN 55318

DATE
Thursday, October 22, 2020

TIME
6:30-8:30PM

FEE
Free

CONTACT
Mary Strother, Visual Arts Liaison
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4432

ACCC Members Show 2020

Hillis Gallery Closing Sale

Needle Felting 2D Class

Needle Felting 2D Class

This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Needle Felting: Create Your Own 2D Picture

Learn needle felting techniques to create a custom 2D 8×10 picture! Create a present for someone or something for yourself!  Use your imagination or recreate a non-copyrighted image. Create images of animals, nature scenes, a family portrait, or even take inspiration from the art at the Arts Consortium! Additional images will be provided for inspiration. The teacher will provide personalized suggestions to make your piece come alive…or just enjoy the afternoon with fellow makers!

Date Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Time 6-8pm
Skill Level:  All Skill Levels
Ages: Youth (Ages 8-15) and Adult (Age 16+), mixed class

Minimum # of Students: 2
Maximum # of Students: 10

Registration Deadline:  June 21, 2020
Class Location: ACCC Arts Center, 7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level Victoria MN 55386 952-443-3200

ACCC NONMEMBER Class Registration Fee: $35
ACCC MEMBER Class Registration Fee:  $31.50*

Material Details:  A $25 participants’ materials fee paid to instructor at class will cover a kit that includes a felting pad, needle, natural 8×10 pre-felt base, 8×10 stretched canvas board for mounting, needle felting cheat sheet, and access to a large selection of eco-friendly dyed wool, natural wool, and wool yarn. (Replacement needles will be provided if needed.)

Enjoy family discounts at the Advocate ($100) Membership Level! Includes 10% off each registration for everyone in the family.

Stephanie FriantInstructor:
Stephanie Friant
815-592-3207
stephaniehfriant@gmail.com

Stephanie Friant processes and reflects the world through her art and writing. Her art celebrates nature by embracing natural, eco-friendly, recycled, and vintage materials. As a writer, Stephanie uses words to draw out the nuances and details of the world around her. Stephanie leads classes, workshops, and retreats to provide opportunity for personal growth, and as much fun as possible!

Needle Felting 2D Class

Needle Felting 2D Class

Simple Saami Bracelet Class

Simple Saami Bracelet Class

This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Traditional Saami technique using imported reindeer leather and antler button with pewter thread to craft a unique bracelet.

Saturday, July 18, 2020
9am to 3pm

Skill Level: Beginner and Advanced
Ages: 16+

Minimum Students Required: 3
Maximum Students Allowed: 10

Registration Deadline: July 10, 2020

Location: ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

Nonmembers: $55
ACCC Members: $49.50
Membership Info

Materials Detail: Additional Material fee of $50 includes imported reindeer leather and antler button, pewter wire thread, leather loop, leather sinew, and invisible thread. Payable to the instructor at class.

Patrice GeyenInstructor:
Patrice Geyen
952-270-4978
piecesbypatrice@gmail.com

My strong Scandinavian heritage influences my jewelry designs of Saami Bracelets, Bunad Beaded Bracelets, Viking Knit, Nordic Runes and the Yggdrasil Tree of Life.  Originally from western Minnesota, I live near Waconia and am an artist in the Carver County Art Wander and the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl – the “Meander”.

 

Viking Knit Bracelet Class

This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn how to weave wire with this ancient Viking technique to make a stunning bracelet.

Saturday, June 20, 2020
10am to 3pm

Skill Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+

Minimum Students Required: 3
Maximum Students Allowed: 10

Registration Deadline: June 12, 2020

Location: ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

Nonmembers: $55
ACCC Members: $49.50
Membership Info

Materials Detail: Additional $50 Material Fee which includes Viking Knit tools, sterling silver wire, pewter or gemstone beads, and clasp. Payable to the instructor at class.

Patrice GeyenInstructor:
Patrice Geyen
952-270-4978
piecesbypatrice@gmail.com

My strong Scandinavian heritage influences my jewelry designs of Saami Bracelets, Bunad Beaded Bracelets, Viking Knit, Nordic Runes and the Yggdrasil Tree of Life.  Originally from western Minnesota, I live near Waconia and am an artist in the Carver County Art Wander and the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl – the “Meander”.