New! Watercolor, Acrylic and Drawing Class Oct 29 or Oct 30

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A general painting and drawing class covering basic principles and various techniques including Drawing, Journaling, Pallete Knife, Plein Aire masking and an emphasis on completing a painting.

Ages: Adults 16+
Skill Level: All

One time class offered on two different days
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Time: 9:00 – 11:30AM

or

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Time: 6:30-9PM

Based on input from students at these first two classes, Jim will offer more classes in the future.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2019

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

 

Call For Photographers – ACCC Photo Contest 2019

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ACCC Photo Contest 2019

It is the ACCC’s 5th annual photo contest. This year’s theme is “Agriculture”. There are so many aspects of Agriculture.  Fields include the clouds and sky, lakes and streams. There are vistas and small details of Agriculture along with lush and stark imagery. Agriculture also includes the process of planting, taking in the crop and storage. There are all the people, women and men who work in agriculture. Find what interests you, then work on composing the image. Colors, textures,  repetition and eye focus. We look forward to seeing your work.

Our judge is “to be announced”.

Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:

K-4th grade
5-8th grade
9-12th grade
Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County
Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County

ACCC Photo Contest 2019 Submission Deadline
Deadline to submit photo(s) – Midnight, Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Details
1. Submit up to 3 photos – theme is “agriculture”
2. Submit electronically – jpegs only, file size 1MB or less
3. Include name, email address, phone number and which category you are entering
4. If a student, include the name of your school & your grade
5. No watermarks or logos on the photos please

Submit to photos@artsofcarvercounty.org

All entries will be acknowledged as received. Only winners will be contacted following the judging.

Photography Workshop/Ribbon Awarding
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN

Time/Hours 
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Program or Event Fee
Free!

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

Additional Info
Winners of the ACCC Photo Contest will be asked to submit a photo of themselves to be submitted to local newspapers and to be posted on ACCC website & Facebook. Top three winners in each category will be awarded a blue, red or yellow ribbon with our appreciation.

Curious to see last year’s winners – visit 2018 Photo Contest page

Writers Read Art

Invitation to Writers Read Art Oct 17

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Writers Read Art

Invitation to Artists, Writers, and the Public

You are invited to attend the event “Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7 pm in the Arts Center in Victoria.  Local writers have been composing written responses to the art in the Members’ Show and during this evening will read one of their works of prose or poetry to the public. Our event will include not only the readings, but also a time for artists and writers and the public to socialize with each other and to discuss possible future collaborations between artists and writers.  We look forward to seeing you at this exciting new undertaking by the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

LOCATION
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
30

DATE
October 17, 2019

TIME
7:00pm

FEE
free

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

Members' Show

Holiday Show 2019

ACCC Holiday Gift Show CALL for ARTISTS

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We are excited to INVITE ALL ARTISTS to enter the 2nd Annual ACCC Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center.  We look forward to showcasing YOU, our extremely talented local artists and your works. We look for a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts for purchase for the holidays. This is a free show and open to everyone to attend. All contributing artists are encouraged to attend the Artists’ Reception.

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

DATES
ACCC Holiday Gift Show November 6 – December 21
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6:30-8:30pm (Shop and Meet the Artists)

Drop off: Monday, Nov. 4th from 12-5pm and Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 5-7pm
Pick up: Friday 1/3/20 3-6pm or Saturday 1/4/20 10am-1pm
Arts Center is Open:
Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat 9-5pm

DEADLINE
Art submission deadline October 22, 2019. Acceptance emails sent Oct 25th.

DETAILS
To be considered for the show, please email 3 images representing work you are intending to sell, with medium and pricing details, with the subject HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW to giftshop@artsofcarvercounty.org. Artists will be confirmed, and next steps will be provided with instructions on how to submit your art for the ACCC Holiday Gift Show. We heard you and have made it EASY to SUBMIT your art with our new submission form!  ACCC Membership is required to be in the show.

Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Requirements page. Please read before you submit your entry. Keep in mind, best price point is $100 and less, items $100-$200 sell, but not as quickly.

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 4-6ft table to set up their own display. ACCC will provide tablecloths for a uniform visual. Bring display units for your items for visual interest, ACCC will add holiday greens etc. for festive appeal.
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 pick up Holiday Show postcards to hand out. Copy the image of the postcard below and post it on your website and social media.

Volunteer at Arts Center
We would like each artist to contribute their time by volunteering for two shifts at the Arts Center during the Holiday Show to experience first-hand the excitement the Holiday Show brings our guests. You will be volunteering alongside an experienced volunteer, performing tasks like greeting guests, helping package up purchases, monitoring the space.  Last year, October-December, we experienced a significant increase in guests and it’s nice to have another set of eyes working with you. And if you like it, you can become a regular volunteer at the Center! Center hours are listed above. The Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator is Barb Kelzer, and she will reach out to you after artists have been accepted for the Holiday Show. Or, if you are interested in volunteering now,  you can reach her at 612-986-8415 to learn more.  Please have your calendars ready when you drop off your artwork so you can sign up for a open shift at the Gallery for holiday show to talk about your artwork to our guests.

FEE
30% Commission to the ACCC for sold works (for this show only).

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

ACCC Holiday Gift Show Postcard PDF for download
ACCC Holiday Gift Show Facebook Cover Image JPG for download

 

Holiday Gift Show

Arts Consortium of Carver County

Literary Challenge Now Thru Oct 17

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Literary Challenge!

Visit the Arts Center & Write

Read your response on October 17

The Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium announces a Literary Challenge for local writers.  During the months of September and early October, you are invited to visit the ACCC Arts Center in Victoria to view the visual and literary art in the new ACCC Members’ Show and to write something in response.  ACCC will host an open reading of these responses on October 17.

Guidelines:  Your work can be a piece of fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or poetry, but should be limited to no more than 2 pages double-spaced for the prose and no more than 2 pages for a poem.  Bring this work to read at “Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7pm in the Arts Center.

Writers Read Art:  Each writer will read the one piece he/she wrote as part of the Literary Challenge.  There will be a time for socializing with the artists and other writers.  The public is invited to attend also.

We hope you will join us in this Literary Challenge and at the event “Writers Read Art”!  If you have questions, please contact us at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.

ACCC Arts Center
Open:  12-5 on W, Th, F or 9-5 on Sat
(Sat 9/18 open until 8pm during Victoria’s Classic Car Night)
Address: 7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria, MN 55386
Phone:  952-443-3200

Writers Read Art

Members' Show

Members' Show

Members’ Show and Artists’ Reception Invitation Sept 12

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You are invited to our annual ACCC Members’ Show and Artists’ Reception

We’re excited to celebrate the Art created by the Members of the Arts Consortium of Carver County.
Bring your friends and family to meet the artists and find out the stories that inspired their work.
All artwork in the show is available for purchase during the show as well as during the Artists’ Reception.
Enjoy light appetizers, beverages, wine and music throughout the evening.

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

MEMBERS’ SHOW ARTISTS’ RECEPTION DATE
September 12, 2019

MEMBERS’ SHOW ARTISTS’ RECEPTION TIME
6:30 – 8:30 PM

MEMBERS’ SHOW DATE/TIME 
August 28 through November 1
Arts Center Hours
Wed-Fri 12-5pm; Sat 9-5pm
952-443-3200

SEPT 4 and 18 we are open until 8pm during the Victoria Classic Car Show Nights.

FEE
Free to All

CONTACT
Mary Strother, Gallery Coordinator and Visual Arts Liaison
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4432
ACCC Members’ Show and Artists’ Reception

Members' Show

New Song Collective September 6

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New Song Collective is a music event hosted by Ted Hajnasiewicz* and Steve Kelzer where several songwriters perform their compositions and talk about the process. This is an ongoing series.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center, in what is called “the street” area, directly outside the gallery.
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

MAX ATTENDEES
30

DATE
September 6th, 2019

TIME/HOURS
7 to 8:30pm

Participating Artists
Alex Tulp
Yvette Nelson
Tanecsha Jones
Tom Sedio
Stephen Smith

FEE
Suggested $5 goodwill donation

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

*Musicians with links are ACCC Members

Members' Show

Members’ Show for Writers too!

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Great Opportunity to Display your Literary Work at the Members’ Show

Writing HangingDo you have a short piece of prose or a poem that is framed or on a canvas and prepared for hanging on a gallery wall?

The ACCC and its Literary Committee announce a new initiative to display short literary works along with art in the Members’ Show, scheduled for August 28-November 1.  Any writer who wishes to display a poem, flash fiction, or another short literary work, prepared for hanging on a wall, can submit it under the new “Writings” category in the Members’ Show guidelines.  Your writing must use at least 16 font size.  Note that items in the show must be for sale.

The Member entry fee is $15 for the first entry and $5 for each additional entry. Show Registration Link.

Follow the guidelines for artist submissions in terms of timing and other requirements.  Contact the Literary Liaison at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for further details.  Deadline is midnight, August 19 for submissions and your directory listing complete.

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

SHOW DATES
Aug 28- Nov 1

TIME/HOURS
Gallery Hours are Wednesday – Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9-5pm

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
August 19, 2019
Go here to submit your work.

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

Members' Show

Victoria Fine Art Fair – With a French Flair Saturday, August 3, 2019

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Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019

Bonjour!  Bienvenue!  Welcome to our 3rd annual Victoria Fine Art Fair in the heart of trendy Victoria.  Our Art Fair has a French Flair this year, complete with French Wine, Food and of course the Eiffel Tower.  Shop for local art lakeside while listening to music and sampling wines. Visit the French flower mart, see samples of Famous French Artists like Monet, Matisse, and Cézanne. Watch artists paint Live plein air near the lake. Stop by the new ACCC Arts Center below to Ruby’s Roost Coffee Shop and see all the amazing artists we have inside as well.  Just like France and Germany along the Rhine, Victoria’s annual Volksfest is in conjunction with our French theme Art Fair to create a wonderful lakeside event. Join us!!!

Walk along the park overlooking scenic Stieger Lake and shop for the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art. See talented artists painting live plein air.  Learn about famous French artists of the past. Paint with us on our community art project.  So much fun!! You’ll be supporting amazing local artists as we bring arts to our community.

We will have pottery, unique handmade guitars, jewelry, oil paintings, sculpture and more!  Listen to live music playing at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand. This year the internationally renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing, will be performing at 1pm. Music will continue into the evening with Volksfest line up of music, food and fun for all ages.

Live Music in the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand:

  • Holly & Matt 10am-12pm
  • Internationally renowned Monroe Crossing 1-3pm
  • Two Sundays, 3-6pm
  • Howe, Butchart, & Scott, 6pm

See you Saturday August 3rd. 10am -5pm at the Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019!

Brought to you by the Arts Consortium of Carver County right in the heart of downtown Victoria.
Arts Center Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9-5pm

LOCATION
Downtown Victoria on beautiful Stieger Lake along the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail in Bayfront Park.

DATE
Saturday, August 3, 2019

HOURS
10am – 5pm

FEE
This is a FREE event

CONTACT
Sue Thompson, Festival Liaison
sue@pointofdeparture.pro
952-240-3180

FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.artsofcarvercounty.org/art-fair


Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie by Chaska Valley Family Theatre July 25-Aug 4

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Innocent teens from Sweet Apple, Ohio, lose their minds when a struggling music producer from New York chooses their community for an incredible PR stunt. Albert Peterson wants to transition out of show business with a huge splash and he’s bringing Conrad Birdie, a fictitious version of Elvis Presley, to town along with him. Conrad’s headed into the Army, but Albert hatches a plan to have him kiss the head of Sweet Apple’s Conrad Birdie Fan Club live on national television before he goes. Hijinx ensue among all the teens, the lucky girl’s family, her boyfriend and the townspeople, while Albert’s girlfriend Rose manages all the logistics of executing the stunt — and his mother tries anything she can to prevent Albert from shutting down the family company. Beloved songs from the show include “Put On a Happy Face,” “The Telephone Hour,” “Kids,” and “A Lot of Livin’ To Do.”

LOCATION
Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318

DATE
July 25 – August 4, 2019

TIME
•       Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m.
•       Friday, July 26, 7 p.m.
•       Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m.
•       Saturday, July 27, 7 p.m.
•       Sunday, July 28, 2 p.m.
•       Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m.
•       Thursday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.
•       Friday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
•       Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
•       Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m.

DETAILS
Visit https://www.cvft.org/bye-bye-birdie-2019 for more information and a link to the box office!

FEE
$12 – $17 per ticket

CONTACT
Chaska Valley Family Theatre
cvftmail@gmail.com
952-250-7206

Bye Bye Birdie at Chaska Valley Family Theatre
https://www.facebook.com/events/478794182866118/

Bye Bye Birdie