MRAC

Next Step Fund Grant Workshop by MRAC Jan 8

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The Next Step Fund, funded by the McKnight Foundation, provides project grants up to $5,000 to artists in any discipline for the purpose of career development and artistic achievement. Applicants may be at any stage of their career, but must demonstrate achievement in their artistic field and have a history of public presentation or community contribution. This is a highly competitive program and potential applicants are encouraged to attend a grant workshop to learn about this grant opportunity and the program intent.

MRAC brings these workshops out into the community in an effort to reach as many artists, makers, and creatives as possible. Please check the MRAC calendar for all the workshops being offered for this grant program.

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

Maximum Attendees 30

DATE
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

TIME
4-5:30pm

DEADLINE
Registration Required on the MRAC website.

Click to REGISTER

DETAILS
If you would like any modifications to aid your participation in this activity, please indicate requests in the registration form (if applicable) or reach out to Scott Artley at scott@mrac.org or 651-523-6384.

FEE
Free Event

CONTACT
Organizer Bethany Whitehead
bethany@mrac.org
651-523-6388

Writers Read Their Books Dec 5

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You’re Invited…

Do you like to give a good book as a present or buy one for yourself? Come hear Carver County writers tell you about their books for sale in the ACCC Arts Center on December 5 at 7-9 pm. Writers Read Their Books will include short presentations by authors S. Collin Ellsworth, Barb Hone, Jim Kane, Sheri Kramer, Doug Munson, April Munson, Dan O’Brien, and Heidi Skarie. They work in a variety of genres and have written mysteries, children’s books, historical fiction, magical realism, science fiction, books on Barn Quilts, and much more. You will have a chance to talk with each of them and have them autograph any book that you buy. Refreshments will be served. The Holiday Gift Show will be in process. Do join us on Dec. 5 for Writers Read Their Books!

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level*
Victoria MN 55386
* We will use the lower level common area known as “the street” for the reading.

DATE
Thursday, December 5, 2019

TIME
7-9pm

FEE
free, donations accepted

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin, Literary Liaison
literaryarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200 (Arts Center)

Join us for Writers Read Their Books!

Youth Art Show IAA

Youth Art Show – IAA

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Youth Art Show – IAA  Integrated Arts Academy (a District 112 school)

Enjoy the creative designs of student art in both 2D and 3D work. This is the first annual show for the IAA with the Arts Consortium and it will certainly be an impressive group of work.

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

DATE/TIME
January 8 – 31st Youth Art Show during Gallery Hours of Wed-Fri 12pm-5pm; Saturday 9am-3pm
January 9, 2020  Youth Art Show Artists’ Reception 6:30-8:30pm

DETAILS
Enjoy the work of talented students of the Integrated Arts Academy on Thursday January 9th. Come to meet the student artists and find out the secrets behind the art.  Everyone is invited.  Savor light appetizers and beverages as you enjoy the music and art of the evening. Free to attend.

CONTACT
Cindy Anderson
info@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200 (Arts Center)

Youth Art Show IAA

Youth Art Show Integrated Arts Academy

 

How to Get Started Writing a Book Class Jan 18

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Even if you don’t know what you want to write about, you will find out in this class, and get started simply, with step-by-step instructions in this two hour workshop by best-selling author, editor, publisher, and award-winning filmmaker, Debbie Johnson.

Appropriate for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenplays and teleplays, workbooks, tech-manuals, whatever!

ALL proceeds go to the Arts Consortium of Carver County!

What Students had to say after the first time we ran this class…
“I thought it was a great class with very useful information, I would love to take more in the future.”  G Seiffert, Victoria MN
“I got direction and feel like I can move forward.”
“Very informative.”

Ages: Adults 16+
Skill Level: All
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020*
Time: NEW TIME 1-3pm
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2020

*In case the class is cancelled due to bad weather, we will run the class on Saturday, January 25, 2020, same time.

Nonmember Fee: $49
ACCC Member Fee: $44.10
Minimum Required: 3
Maximum Allowed: 6

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

Material Details: File folder included, please bring notebook and pen

Instructor:
Debbie Johnson
952-443-0112
thinkthin7@gmail.com

Debbie Johnson is the bestselling author of Think Yourself Thin published originally by Disney’s publisher, Hyperion. She has ghost-written as well as edited books for her clients for three decades. Johnson is also the author of a dozen other books, including her latest tween novelettes, and is an award-winning screenwriter.

How to Get Started Writing a Book

Watercolor, Acrylic and Drawing Classes in Nov

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A general painting and drawing class covering basic principles and various techniques including Drawing, Journaling, Palette Knife, Plein Aire masking and an emphasis on completing a painting. We will spend more time on individual interests so please bring an example of what you’d like to accomplish.

Ages: Adults 16+
Skill Level: All

November Classes – sign up for 1 or multiple classes, this is not a series, each class will be different depending on student requests. Call or email Jim to suggest specific techniques you’d like demonstrated.

Date: Tuesday, Nov 5, 12 or 19
Time: 9:00 – 11:30am

Date: Wednesday, Nov 6 or 13
Time: 6:30-9pm

Registration Deadline: Please Register 24 hours before the class time.

For each class…

Nonmember Fee: $30
ACCC Member Fee: $27
Minimum Required: 3
Maximum Allowed: 12

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

Material Details: Paint and brushes will be supplied for beginners. For those who have painted, there may be specific requirements for future classes.

Instructor:
Jim Hillis
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, ACRYLIC AND DRAWING CLASS by Jim Hillis

 

Holiday Show 2019

Holiday Gift Show Artists’ Reception Nov 7

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Please join us on Thursday, November 7th as we welcome in the 2019 Holiday Shopping Season.  Meet our talented local artists and enjoy beverages and light fare as you mingle and explore. Doors open at 6:30PM!  ENJOY!

Join us for the Artists’ Reception of the Holiday Gift Show

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

DATE
Thursday, November 7, 2019

TIME
6:30 – 8:30PM

FEE
Free

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW
Holiday Gift Show at the ACCC Arts Center runs November 6 to December 21, 2019
Open Wed-Fri 12-5pm; Sat 12-3pm
Bring a friend, grab a snack or coffee upstairs, then come shop!

CONTACT
Cynthia Anderson
giftshop@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-386-6156

New Song Collective Nov 8

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Join us for an evening of original instrumental music. We will be serving wine, pop, water, and snacks.

FEATURED MUSICIANS
Bob Mueller
Tom Bright
Jacob Whalen
Tom Sedio
Steve Kelzer

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

MAX ATTENDEES
30

DATE
Friday, November 8, 2019

TIME
7:00 pm – 8:30pm

FEE
Suggested $5 goodwill donation

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

Writers Read Their Books Dec 5

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Do you like to give a good book as a present or buy one for yourself?  Come hear Carver County writers tell you about their books for sale in the ACCC Arts Center.  You will have a chance to meet the authors, hear them read, and have them autograph any book that you buy.  The Holiday Gift Show will be in process.  Do join us!

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level*
Victoria MN 55386
* We will use the lower level common area known as “the street” for the reading.

DATE
Thursday, December 5, 2019

TIME
7-9pm

FEE
free

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin
literaryarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200 (Arts Center)

Glass Paint Pour Katie Trent

New! Glass Paint Pour Class Nov 20

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Create a swirling mix of colors using enamel paint on glass! You will learn how to combine and mix paints on glass to create a plate or bowl that will become a treasured work of art! During the class you will choose colors and learn how to swirl and drag them across a clear glass base to create a one-of-a-kind design. Outside of class, the instructor will fuse this piece onto colored glass and then slump it into a mold to create a plate or bowl that you can pick up at the Arts Center in a week or 2.

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Time: 7-9pm

Age: 12+
Level: Beginner

Registration Deadline: November 18, 2019

ACCC Nonmember Fee: $50
Member Fee (10% Discount): $45

Minimum Required: 6 (we have met the minimum)
Maximum Allowed: 12

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

Materials Fee: $25 per piece includes all supplies required. Bring Material Fee to the class. Checks payable to Trent Art Glass.

Katie Trent

Instructor:
Katie Trent
katie@bktrent.org
952-486-1700

I have been working with glass for more than 20 years. Fusing glass is my latest passion, though I still love to work on commissioned traditional stained glass pieces. I keep experimenting with new techniques and ideas. I really love to teach, and look forward to sharing my expertise with the Carver County community. My classes are for anyone interested in glass as an artistic medium. Typically NO prior experience with glass is required. All you need is an inquisitive spirit and a willingness to climb outside of your box.

Glass Paint Pour Class

Glass Paint Pour Katie Trent

New! How to Get Started Writing a Book Class Nov 12

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Even if you don’t know what you want to write about, you will find out in this class, and get started simply, with step-by-step instructions in this two hour workshop by best-selling author, editor, publisher, and award-winning filmmaker, Debbie Johnson.

Appropriate for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenplays and teleplays, workbooks, tech-manuals, whatever!

ALL proceeds go to the Arts Consortium of Carver County!

Ages: Adults 16+
Skill Level: All
Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Registration Deadline: November 10

Nonmember Fee: $49
ACCC Member Fee: $44.10
Minimum Required: 3 (we have met the minimum)
Maximum Allowed: 20

Location: ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386
Material Details: File folder included, please bring notebook and pen

Instructor:
Debbie Johnson
952-443-0112
thinkthin7@gmail.com

Debbie Johnson is the bestselling author of Think Yourself Thin published originally by Disney’s publisher, Hyperion. She has ghost-written as well as edited books for her clients for three decades. Johnson is also the author of a dozen other books, including her latest tween novelettes, and is an award-winning screenwriter.

How to Get Started Writing a Book