Something Wicked – Oct. 13, 2022

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Join us for Something Wicked!

The theme is Something Wicked… a celebration of the dark, eerie and macabre, through the written word!

If you have questions about the event or would like to be included in it, please contact Jim Kane at somethingwickedreading@gmail.com.  We are looking forward to this evening’s celebration of the literary mind.

LOCATION
We have reserved one-half of the Brick City Banquet Room.

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
50

DATE
October 13th, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

TIME
Setup 6-7 p.m.
Program 7-8:30 p.m.
Cleanup 8:30-9 p.m.

DETAILS
This event is sponsored by the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) and is free and open to the public. Writers do not have to be members of the ACCC to participate.

Refreshments will be available.

FEE
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CONTACT
Jim Kane
somethingwickedreading@gmail.com
952-448-4526

Please submit your participation to somethingwickedreading@gmail.com with “Something Wicked” in the subject line to Jim.

 

 

Something Wicked – Call for Artists – Oct. 13, 2022

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Hey, writers, get your Halloween juices flowing by joining us around the metaphorical campfire to read your poems and scary stories in honor of All Hallows Eve and the spooky season!

The theme is Something Wicked… a celebration of the dark, eerie and macabre, through the written word!

If you have questions about the event or would like to be included in it, please contact Jim Kane at somethingwickedreading@gmail.com.  We are looking forward to this evening’s celebration of the literary mind.

LOCATION
We have reserved one-half of the Brick City Banquet Room.

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
50

DATE
October 13th, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

TIME
Setup 6-7 p.m.
Program 7-8:30 p.m.
Cleanup 8:30-9 p.m.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
October 6th, 2022

DETAILS
Bring your original material to read or “wicked” poems and stories by your favorite authors. Readings should be less than five minutes each.

To register, send your name and title of the piece you will read to: somethingwickedreading@gmail.com

This event is sponsored by the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) and is free and open to the public. Writers do not have to be members of the ACCC to participate.

Refreshments will be available.

FEE
free

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

Please submit your participation to somethingwickedreading@gmail.com with “Something Wicked” in the subject line to Jim.

 

 

Flash Memoir – Call for Artists – June 9 2022

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Flash Memoir – Call for Artists – June 9, 2022

Flash Memoir: Significant Events, is an evening of short, personal stories about one specific incident in the writer’s life – something funny, inspiring, tragic, ancestral, daring, full of conflict, contradiction or mystery, etc. – that has impacted and possibly altered life’s journey. Share the inner you, but please, no political or religious rants.

LOCATION:

Wilder Room at the Chanhassen Library

MAX/MIN NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS?
20 readers, plus 40 guests

DATE:
Thursday, June 9, 2022

TIME:
6:30-8:30 p.m.

DEADLINE:
June 4

STORY LENGTH:  800 words or less.

TO SIGN UP:

Submit story title and word length to: flashmemoir@artsofcarvercounty.org

Do not send story text. This is not a contest.
The deadline for securing a June 9 reading slot is June 4.
Writers do not have to be members of the ACCC or residents of Carver County to participate.

The public is invited. Beverages and snacks will be served.

Questions? Contact Jim Kane at: flashmemoir@artsofcarvercounty.org

Sponsored by the Literary Committee of the ACCC

FEE:
free

CONTACT:
Jim Kane
flashmemoir@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4526

 

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Celebration of Poetry – April 11, 2022

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Celebration of Poetry – Call for Artists, April 11, 2022

Invitation to the Public for A Celebration of Poetry

April is National Poetry Month. The poets and writers of the Arts Consortium of Carver County are holding A Celebration of Poetry.  The public is cordially invited to attend.  Our celebration will be held on April 11 at the Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church in Chaska at 6:30 pm.  Students and adults will read favorite poems written by themselves or other people and talk for a few moments about why they love writing and/or reading poetry.  Refreshments will be served.  If you are a poetry lover yourself or if you have always been curious about why people like poetry, do join us for our celebration.  We welcome you!

LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 145 Engler Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318

MAX/MIN NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
N/A

DATE
April 11, 2022

TIME
N/A

FEE
Donations will be accepted for the event

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

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Celebration of Poetry – Call for Participation – April 11, 2022

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Celebration of Poetry – Call for Artists, April 11, 2022

Students and Adults are invited to participate in A Celebration of Poetry to be held at the Shephard of the Hill Presbyterian Church on April 11 at 6:30 pm.  If you would like to join the program as a presenter, please let us know (details below) and bring one poem you have written or bring someone else’s poem you love.  We will ask that you read the poem and then tell us in a few sentences what you like about writing and reading poetry.

If you wish to be a presenter, please let us know no later than Mon, April 4.  Send an email to poems@artsofcarvercounty.org.  Include the title of your poem, your name, and that of the author of the poem you will read if it is not yours.  You do not have to send the poem in advance.  Parents or teachers may submit the information for their students; if so, please include the student’s school and grade because we like to acknowledge their success.  We will prepare a program for what promises to be a memorable evening. The public will be invited.  We hope you will join the celebration!

LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 145 Engler Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318

MAX/MIN NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
N/A

DATE
April 11, 2022

TIME
N/A

DEADLINE
April 4 to be part of the program

DETAILS
Potential presenters will email poems@artsofcarvercounty.org by Ap 4

FEE
Donations will be accepted for the event

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

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Springfest Artisan Fair – Call for Artists June 4 2022

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Springfest Artisan Fair – Call for Artists June 4, 2022

The NYA Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Norwood Young America (NYA), and NYA Economic Development Commission are calling all artists, painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, musicians, etc. to display their talents and wares in our charming Historic Downtown Norwood.

LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
Historic Downtown Norwood,
Elm Street, Norwood Young America, MN 55368
MAX/MIN NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS
80
EXHIBIT DATE
Saturday, June 4, 2022

TIME
Art Fair is from 9 am – 3 pm
Set up time is 7 am – 8:30 am

DEADLINE
June 1, 2022

Drop Off or Pick Up times and Additional Information
* You must furnish tables, chairs, canopy (10×10 or 12×12), equipment, etc. for your exhibit area.  Weights are recommended for your tent.  No electricity is available.
* Each exhibit area is 12’ x 12’ & is located on pavement.
* Merchandise must meet at least one of the following criteria:  Hand-made or Home-grown.
* Springfest is a non-juror event.
* Set-up time is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. You may park directly at your space for unloading ONLY.
* Each exhibitor will be assigned a booth number (marked day of the event), a map for setup, and where to park after setup.
* Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining attendance in their booth space the entire event.
* NYA Chamber Of Commerce is not responsible for the security of merchandise during or after the event.
* No early departures.

FEE
Entry Fee: $50.00 per space – $90 for a double space – NO REFUNDS **Rain or Shine! **

CONTACT
Julie Wigfield, Executive Director  NYA Area Chamber of Commerce
info@nyachamber.org
952-777-0782

LINKS
https://www.facebook.com/NYA-Springfest-Artisan-Fair-400250010523439/

NYA Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.nyachamber.org.

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Inspired by Winter

Inspired by Winter: an Evening of Music and Literature – Call For Artists Jan. 27

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Inspired by Winter: an Evening of Music and Literature – Call for Artists January 27, 2022

The Literary Committee and Music Committee of ACCC invite you to be part of an evening of music and literature that will warm your heart through themes of Starry Nights, Winter Sundays, Home Blue, or Missing You.  If you would like to read or perform, choose one of those themes for yourself and create a musical piece or a literary work to be presented on January 27, 2022, at the Chaska Community Center.
The music or literary work does not have to include the words of the theme, just the sentiment or idea of it.  Music can be an instrumental or a song.  Writers and musicians will perform only one piece and should limit their piece to no more than 5 minutes.   If you have questions about the event, please contact Steve Kelzer kelzer2025@gmail.com or Susan Coultrap-McQuin coultrap@gmail.com .  We are looking forward to this evening of collaboration between musicians and writers.  We hope you will join us!
LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
Chaska Community Center Theater
MAX/MIN NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
100+
DATE
January 27, 2022
TIME
7-9 pmDEADLINE
Jan 13, 2022FEE
Free

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CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin, Steve Kelzer
coultrap@gmail.com
952-443-3200

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4th Annual Holiday Gift Show – Nov 3 – Dec 29

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4th Annual Holiday Gift Show – Nov 3 – Dec 29

Please Join Us at the ACCC Gift Shop in the Chaska Community Center (CCC) for the 4th Annual Holiday Gift Show. We look forward to showcasing beautiful works of art made by our talented local MN artists! We have a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts ready for sale for the holidays. We will have a different look this year due to CCC scheduling but we will be having special showcase holiday weekends on Thanksgiving weekend with Small Business Saturday and on the second weekend in December with Santa and Holiday Music Event.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Holiday Show and Artists’ Reception.
We look forward to a great season ahead of us. Join us!

LOCATION
ACCC Gift Shop at the Chaska Community Center
ACCC Gallery at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibit Dates: November 3 to December 29, 2021

Artists’ Reception: Thursday, Nov 18, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Live Music, Art & Libations

We invite the public to attend our Holiday Gift Show Artists’ Reception to meet some of our artist members and speak to them about their work.

Holiday Show Hours

Wed-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm,  We are Extending Hours for the Holiday Show on Sundays from 12-4 pm, and adding Mondays and Tuesdays, 11 am – 6 pm, starting November 21st thru December 23rd. We will be open from 9 am to 12 pm on December 24th, Closed on Christmas Day.
We have two special weekends that we will have extended hours for the entire weekend
November 26 -28
Friday 26 – 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday 27 – Small Business Saturday, Kids Art Projects, Sat 8 am – 4 pm
Sunday 28 – Kids Art Projects, Sun 12-4 pm
December 9-12
Thursday 9 – New Song Collective 11 am – 7 pm
Friday 10 – 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday 11 –  Brueske’s Holiday Concert, Kids Art Projects during the day, Santa Visits & Pictures, Sat 8 am – 4 pm
Sunday 12 – Kids Art Projects, Sun 12-4 pm
See CALENDAR for more times and special events.

FEE
Free to the public

Artists
To register go here: Call For Artists

CONTACT
Cynthia Anderson
visualart@artsofcarvercounty.org
6123866156

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Celebration of Writing

UPDATED: Writer’s Appreciation Reception – November 6, 2021

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UPDATED DATE: Writer’s Appreciation Reception – November 6, 2021

Did you know that authors/writers have our own holiday? November 1st is National Author’s Day, as well as the start of National Novel Writing Month. To celebrate writers and authors of all formats and genres, the ACCC Literary Committee is hosting a reception to acknowledge our creative talents. Open to ACCC Literary members, non-members, and anyone interested in the written word, join us for a night of fellowship, writing prompts, and fostering a stronger literary community in Carver County and beyond. Mark your calendars for 6:30 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021; stay tuned for the most updated event information as we draw closer.
LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
Chaska Community Center Theater – Celebration in the Gallery
MAX/MIN NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
50
DATE
November 6, 2021
TIME
6:30-8 pmFEE
Donations to the ACCC accepted

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CONTACT
Amy Stender
literary@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200

 

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Bad Moon Rising Open Reading

Bad Moon Rising October 12

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Bad Moon Rising – October 12

Get your Halloween juices flowing at a reading event for prose and poetry writers centered around spooky stories,  paranormal experiences, and those just-plain-weird happenings. Readings are limited to five minutes per author. No pre-registration is needed. Sign up at the event to read. The public and the spirit world are invited.

LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
(TBD)
ACCC Arts Center in the Chaska Community Center Theater
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska MN 55318

MAX/MIN NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
30

DATE
October, 12th

TIME
The event will start at 7 pm and go until 8:30.

FEE
This event is free for the artists and attending public

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DETAILS
Get your Halloween juices flowing at a reading event for prose and poetry writers centered around spooky stories,  paranormal experiences, and those just-plain-weird happenings. Readings are limited to five minutes per author. No pre-registration is needed. Sign up at the event to read. The public and the spirit world are invited.

The public is invited to attend so feel free to invite family and friends. We will follow current CDC protocols to maintain everyone’s safety.

Before and after the performance you are invited to visit the gift shop and view the gallery exhibit, “ACCC Members’ Show.”

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

If you have any questions please contact any member of the Literary Committee of the ACCC literary@artsofcarvercounty.org, the ACCC office/shop (952-443-3200), or Anne Jackson, author@annemjackson.com. We look forward to seeing you.