Mobile Phone Photography I Class

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This class has been cancelled due to the MN “Stay At Home” order during the COVID-19 outbreak.

This class will cover the basics of using your mobile phone’s camera and how to edit the images in the phone’s existing software. We will also go over basic photography skills to help you capture better images.

During the class, we will be taking photos, editing photos and discussing the photos. Weather permitting, we will have the option to go outside to take some pictures so be sure to dress appropriately and comfortably. We will also be taking some photos indoors.

“I can’t believe my phone took this!”

Saturday, May 2, 2020
9am to 12pm

Skill Levels
Ages: 8+

Minimum Students Required: 3
Maximum Students Allowed: 8

Registration Deadline: April 30, 2020

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

Nonmembers: $30
ACCC Members: $27
Enjoy family discounts at the Advocate ($100) Membership Level! Includes 10% off each registration for everyone in the family. Membership Info

Materials Detail: Students should bring their mobile phones. If students would like to bring some images they have taken with their phones that they are not happy with (or that they are happy with but want to repeat that more often!), they can bring those in as well and we can discuss how to improve them.

Instructor:
Kristin LebbenKristin Lebben
952-221-8689
kristin@kristinlebben.com

Kristin is a professional photographer who shoots both portraiture and commercial photography. Additionally, she is a sculptor and is very active in the arts community. Her work has been published and won awards. As an artist, she loves to have fun with art and strives to bring that into her classes as well.

Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and an AAS degree in Commercial Photography from Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie, MN where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a national academic honor society.

 

ACCC Poetry Contest

Celebrate Poetry Postponed

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At this time, we are postponing the Poetry Celebration scheduled for April 28 in the Arts Center and Ruby’s Roost.  We do not yet have an alternative date but hope to do something in May at which all those who entered will be invited to read, and ribbons will be awarded to winners.  Joyce Sutphen, Minnesota Poet Laureate and other judges will also read.

We hope you will join us to celebrate Poetry Month and the winners in this year’s ACCC Poetry Contest on April 28, 2020.  The event will be hosted jointly by the ACCC Arts Center and Ruby’s Roost.  We will share social time with poets, family, and friends from 6:30-7:00 in the Arts Center.  We will have a poetry reading beginning at 7 pm  in Ruby’s Roost by the contest winners, others who submitted poems, and the judges.  Our reading will also feature Joyce Sutphen, Minnesota Poet Laureate, who was our awards judge.  At the conclusion of the reading, we will proceed downstairs to the Arts Center for special treats and an opportunity for photographs.  We are looking forward to the celebration and hope all will join us.

Please watch our website for further details and to see if the current health crisis necessitates we cancel or postpone.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center and Ruby’s Roost
7924 Victoria Drive, Victoria

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
60

DATE
April 28, 2020

TIME
The event begins at 6:30pm

FEE
Free; donations accepted.

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin
literary@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival

Call for Artists – ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival 2020

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It breaks our hearts to say that we have cancelled the ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are brainstorming and working creatively to come up with additional ways to fulfill our mission of bringing the arts to Carver County. If you’d like to help us reinvent how we spread the love for art, please consider becoming a Volunteer! Fill out the form on our Volunteer page. Thank you and be safe!

Call for Artists

2020 ARTSTOCK ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL – 10TH ANNUAL!ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival is a 2-day art & music festival. In addition to the artist booths and the picturesque, vineyard/orchard setting, live music fills the air both days enhancing this wonderful, summertime experience.
LOCATION
Parley Lake Winery, 8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
DATE/TIME
Saturday, July 11 from 10am to 5pm
Sunday, July 12 from 11am to 5pm

The musical performers line up…

Saturday, July 11th
10-12 Tara B
12-2 Holly and Matt
2-5 Traveled Ground

Sunday, July 12th
11-1 Carol Z
1-3 Lehto & Wright
3-5 Blue Skies Band

ATTENTION ARTISTS

Thank you for considering our 2020 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival as part of your 2020 show schedule. It is our goal to make this an easy, fun, and rewarding show for all involved! We are eager to have you join us and will do everything to make ArtStock a huge success!

Parley Lake Winery is our festival location and offers a great, natural, outdoor setting and features a vineyard and orchard on the grounds. Parley Lake Winery is located between Victoria and Waconia Minnesota off of Highway 5. Directions

This event is sponsored and hosted by the Arts Consortium of Carver County. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining the vibrant arts scene in Carver County… creating community through the arts and supporting the arts through community!

APPLICATION
Artist Application Form is on zapplication.org.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
On or before midnight on July 2, 2020

FEES
Booth Fee $150*, +$25 Application Fee (goes to application processor)

*MEMBERS SAVE $25!

If you are an ACCC Member: Please submit your request to be in the show on Zapplication. We will confirm your Membership is current, approve your application, then send you a coupon for $25. Apply the coupon when you checkout on the Zapplication page. This process will ensure that all Members receive the coupon before they checkout.

If you are not a Member, we’d love to have you join us before you apply so you can save too! Membership Information.

SET UP/TAKE DOWN
Early setup is available Friday, July 10 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday setup is 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Take down is Sunday, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Artists must provide current ST19 to be handed in at the start of the show.

CONTACT
Barbara J Hone
bjhone@gmail.com
952-443-2066

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

If you, or someone you know, would like to Volunteer at ArtStock, Art, Wine & Music Festival, please complete the Volunteer Form at the bottom of the ArtStock page. We are looking for Volunteers to assist with set up and take down as well as in the ACCC Booth. Thank you for considering!

Arts Consortium of Carver County

 

 

Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit

Artists’ Reception for Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit Cancelled

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We have cancelled this exhibit due to COVID-19 and the MN Governor’s order to Stay Home.

Please JOIN US as we celebrate the unique Art and meet the Artists for the Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit. Enjoy your evening with Art, beverages and lite appetizers provided. The Exhibit runs April 8 to May 29.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

DATE
April 16, 2020

TIME
6:30 – 8:30 PM

FEE
Free to all attending

CONTACT
Mary Strother, Gallery Coordinator
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200

Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit

District 112 Youth Art Show

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** The Student Artists’ Reception originally scheduled for March 19 for this show has been cancelled due to District 112’s policy of no extra curricular activities as a precautionary response to CoVid-19.  Please enjoy the Youth Show with your families during regularly scheduled Arts Center hours. Thank You. **

District 112 Youth Art Show

Explore Young Minds and the creativity showcased at the District 112 Youth Art Show.  Our gallery is filled with artwork from the many talented students of District 112. Art will be on display at the Arts Center March 18th to April 3rd, be sure to stop in and take a look!

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

DATE
March 19,2019 Artists’ Reception has been cancelled. The show will still be hung and we invite you to come see it during the Open Hours of the Arts Center

TIME
6:30 – 8:30 PM

FEE
Free to all attending

CONTACT
Cynthia M Anderson
info@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-386-6156

 

Sprig of That

Sprig Of That Presents, Metro Blend – Twin Cities Composer Commissions

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This event has bee cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to host them at the ACCC Arts Center at a future date.

Sprig Of That is a Minneapolis-based trio consisting of Isabel Dammann on violin, Kissy Bergmark on Tabla and llan Blanca on acoustic guitar. Performing both fresh arrangements of folk favorites and lush original works.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
30

DATE
May 22, 2020

TIME
8:00pm to 9:00pm

FEE
Tickets available at the door, $5, $10, $15, $20  Pay as you can afford.

CONTACT
Steve Kelzer
music@artsofcarvercounty.org
952 465 2384

Sprig of That
www.sprigofthat.com

flash fiction contest

Flash Fiction Contest Awards Reception

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Writers who entered the ACCC 2020 Flash Fiction Contest are invited to attend a reception March 5 at the Arts Center in Victoria beginning at 6:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded and all entrants are invited to read their entries. The public is also invited. Light refreshments will be served. Shop our Gift Shop and see the Gallery Exhibit.

LOCATION
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

MAX ATTENDEES
40

DATE
Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020

TIME
Social time 6:30-7:00. Awards and readings end at 8:30

FEE
free

CONTACT
Jim Kane
jkanefabulousfiction@gmail.com
952-448-4526

flash fiction contest

Portraits and Family Exhibit

Artists’ Reception for the Portraits & Family Exhibit Feb 6

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ACCC Portraits & Family Exhibit

Come see our new exhibit at the ACCC Arts Center! Join us and meet the artists at the Artists’ Reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy the art with wine, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres while you mingle!

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center Gallery
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria, MN 55386

DATE
February 6

TIME
6:30 – 8:30PM

FEE
Free to all attending

CONTACT
Mary Strother, Gallery Coordinator
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-386-6156

Portraits and Family Exhibit

Watercolor Painting

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Class has been cancelled, contact the Instructor if another date will work for you.

Watercolor Painting

Work on blending, masking, working wet into wet, wet into dry-emphasizing large brushes and bold strokes. Complete a painting each session. Possible plein aire (outdoor painting).

Wednesdays Feb 26 and March 4 & 11
9-11:30am

Skill Level: Beginner, advanced beginner and Intermediate
Age: Adults 16+

Minimum Students Required: 4
Maximum Students Allowed: 8

Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to each class

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

Price per class for Nonmembers: $30
Price per class for ACCC Members (Save 10%): $27

Materials Detail: Bring your own materials. Some available for beginners at first session.

Sign up for 1 or all 3 Watercolor Painting Classes!

Instructor:
Jim Hillis
Hillis Design
612-201-4576
jim@hillisdesign.com

I was a graphic designer for 40 years. I have taught at Madeline Island Art Guild, Congregation Church in Excelsior and Randolph AFB in San Antonio Texas. I am a charter member of the Watercolor Society of Minnesota, the Urban Sketchers and the Emerald Coast Plein Aire Painters.

Watercolor Painting Classes

New Song Collective Jan 10

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The Night of the Troubadours, our next New Song Collective, is coming up Friday, January 10th from 7-8:30pm. We will be serving wine, pop, water, and snacks. Listen and learn from the participating songwriters and musicians*:

Clark Machtemes
Stephen Smith
Ted Hajnasiewicz
David Falbo
Jackson Atkins
Steve Kelzer (ACCC Music Liaison)

*ACCC Members have a link to their Directory Listing

LOCATION
Victoria Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive (Studio Level)
Victoria MN 55386

MAX ATTENDEES
30

DATE
Friday, January 10, 2020

TIME
7:00 pm – 8:30pm

FEE
Suggested $5 goodwill donation

CONTACT
Steve Kelzer, Music Liaison
music@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-465-2384