Passage of Time

Passage of Time Exhibit Jan 11 through March 15

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Artists’ Reception Invitation to the Passage of Time Exhibit

Please join us at the ACCC Arts Center to see 2D and 3D visual art work that represents the Passage of Time.  Join us and experience the works of local Artists, enjoy wonderful music, food and art. Be sure to attend our Artists’ Reception on January 17th where you can meet the artists and mingle with other Members and guests as you explore the insight into passage of time.

Event Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level in Victoria MN

Artists’ Reception Open House Date
January 17, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm

Exhibit Dates
January 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019

Exhibit/Arts Center Hours
Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5pm
Saturdays 9am-5pm
952-443-3200

Fee
This is a free event

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

flash fiction contest

Flash Fiction Call for Submissions by February 23, 2019

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“Flash Fiction” Contest… a VERY short story

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

This is a call for submissions for the 2019 flash fiction contest sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC). Participants do not need to be residents of Carver County or members of the ACCC.

The theme for the 2019 Flash Fiction Contest is A SURPRISE DISCOVERY. Stories must be 600 words or less.

Date
Contest begins Jan. 1, 2019

Deadline for Submissions
February 23, 2019

Details
The theme’s three words, A SURPRISE DISCOVERY,  do not have to be used in the body of the story.

All entries must be submitted to: flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org.

  • Submit PDF files only. Hand written 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 the story on the ACCC website. Authors retain all other rights.
  • Entrants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Judges will determine the top three entries. Winners will be announced prior to the ACCC Annual Meeting.

Remember, flash fiction should tell a complete story, with a clear beginning, middle and end. Entries should focus on one event or situation and involve only one conclusion, which should come as a shock, surprise or feeling of satisfaction. Try to limit the number of characters and set your story within a well-defined space. The theme for this contest should lend itself well to first-person narrative, though this is not a requirement. The essential quality of this genre is its limited scope which leads forcefully (yet logically) to an impact.

Program Fee
free to enter

Contact
Jim Kane, literary liaison, ACCC
flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4526

flash fiction contest

Sower Gallery Chaska MN

Simplicity in Black & White

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Call For Artists

On Saturday January 19th, 2019 The Sower Gallery will open“Simplicity in Black & White”,a juried gallery exhibition to display that color isn’t necessary to have beauty in the art world. Photography, painting, mixed media and all visual arts will be considered for this exhibition, as long as they are majority gray scale or completely black and white.  “Simplicity” will be juried by the gallery curator, Kristen Macauley, a fine art photographer with an emphasis on architectural travel photography.

Event Location
The Sower Gallery
145 Engler Blvd.
Chaska, MN

Deadline for Submissions and Payment …………  Friday, January 4th by 11:59pm
Notification of Accepted Work ……………………….January 5th
Delivery of Artwork to Gallery ………………………  January 17th & 18th from 12p – 6p

Opening Reception …………………………………… Saturday, January 19th from 7pm – 9pm

Deadline for Submissions
January 4th, 2019

Event Fee
$20 for 5 images

Contact Person
Kristen Macauley
Kristen@sowergallery.com
612-247-3276

Link to more information
http://www.spiritinthehouse.org/sower-gallery/upcoming-and-artist-calls/simplicity-in-black-and-white/

 

Barb Hone Shakespeare

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Class

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New Class Starting Tuesday, January 15, 10:30-11:30am

Barb Hone will teach an 8-week course on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This tragedy is the core of the class, but the class will also provide a capsulized history of drama: the worldview as the Middle Ages tumbled into the Renaissance; Shakespeare, the man, the playwright, the poet; and the culture of the Elizabethan Era.

The cost is $65/student and includes the book. Register by January 10, 2019.

Details and Registration is on our Classes page.

Questions, contact instructor Barb Hone.

After the class…

Romeo & Juliet

The ACCC’s first class in the new Art Center in Victoria just ended. The syllabus was completed; the students were enthusiastically engaged; and we were honored to have guest speakers, Poet Laurate, Dr. Joyce Sutphen and Dr. Walter Cannon. Their professional areas of expertise – the Renaissance and Shakespeare, respectively!

The final class was a “field trip” to Barb’s house for a potluck brunch, Zeffirelli’s movie, Romeo & Juliet and the following written testimonials: “A casual approach to what can be intimidating.” “Fantastic way to learn.” “Awesome and enriching, worthwhile!”

Classroom – art & community. Appreciation, sharing perspectives, research and laughter. “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

Thanks, Barb Hone

Carver County Christmas CD 2018

A Carver County Christmas CD

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New! Just in time for the holidays!

Enjoy this Christmas CD with friends and family, makes a great gift! You’ll hear original songs from local artists as well as several of your favorite cover songs. A Carver County Christmas CD is ONLY available at the ACCC Arts Center and is yours for a donation amount of your choice. Pick one up for yourself and someone on your list!

Arts Center is open for extended hours now until Dec 22. Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. Musicians and Songwriters are listed below. Thank you to all who made this CD possible!

Carver County Christmas CD 2018

A Carver County Christmas CD Alternate Cover – The farm scene is a donation from the acclaimed rural artist from Glencoe, Bonnie Mohr…the cow artist…. We have 25 of those covers and 75 of the Chaska Park available.

THE ARTS CONSORTIUM OF CARVER COUNTY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SONGWRITERS AND MUSICIANS IN THIS COLLECTION WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY DONATED THEIR SONGS FOR INCLUSION ON THIS PROJECT. THE SONGS APPEAR HERE WITH THEIR PERMISSION AND THE SONGWRITERS RETAIN AND RESERVE ALL RIGHTS TO THEIR CONTRIBUTION. THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS FUNDRAISER WILL BE USED FOR PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE MUSIC SCENE IN CARVER COUNTY.

A Carver County Christmas CD 2018 Songwriters and Musicians

  1. BLUE CHRISTMAS – Bill Hayes/Jay Johnson

      Holly Halldorson – Vocals, guitar                                                                                             

      Chris Halldorson – Bass, Lead Guitar

 

  1. XMAS (BABY COME HOME) – Jeff Barry/ Ellie Greenwich/ Phil Spector

      Ted Hajnasiewicz – Vocals, Acoustic & Bass Guitar, Synth,

      Tony Preston – Lead & Rhythm Guitars

 

  1. WELCOME WINTER – Sally Barris/ Don Henry

      Sally Barris – Vocals, Guitar, Don Henry – Vocals, Guitar

      Jon Vezner -Vocals, keyboard

 

  1. WHERE ARE YOU CHRISTMAS – James Horner

     Mike Vangen – Producer, Toni Mochinski – Vocals

 

  1. WHAT DO THE LONELY DO AT CHRISTMAS – Homer Banks & Carl Hampton

     Tanecsha Jones – Vocals, Steve Kelzer – Keyboards, Tom Sedio – Guitars

 

  1. I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS – Kim Gannon/ Walter Kent & Buck Ram

      Jenny Kirubakaran – Vocals, Steve Kelzer – Keyboards

 

  1. THE CHRISTMAS SHOES – Leonard Ahlstrom, Eddie Carswell,

      Jamie Moore – Vocals, Sharon Schindler – Piano, Peggy Doerrie – Flute

 

  1. BETHLEHEM – Kim Peters

     Kim Peters – Lead Vocals & Guitar, Tim Swenson – Vocals & Guitar

     Kari Peters – Vocals, Nicole Hosmer- Vocals, Don Dekarski – Bass

     Mike Eder – Drums, Steve Kelzer – Keyboards

 

  1. MARY DID YOU KNOW – Mark Lowry/ Buddy Greene

      Kim Peters – Acoustic Guitar, Nicole Hosmer – Lead Vocal

      Kari Peters – Vocals, Don Dekarski – Bass, Steve Kelzer – Keyboards

 

  1. MARYS CHILD – Janet Vogt

        Jamie Moore – Vocals, Sharon Schindler – Piano, Peggy Doerrie – Flute

 

  1. JOY JOY – Tara Brueske

       Tara Brueske – Vocals, Piano & Strings, Anna Christian – Violin,

       Steve Kelzer – Bass, Jamie Moore – Background vocals

 

  1. I’VE GOT YOU FOR CHRISTMAS – Stephen Smith & Steve Kelzer

        Leslie Scaramuzzo – Vocals, Steve Kelzer – Keyboards & Vocals

 

  1. OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS KISS – Steve Kelzer/ Jenny Kirubakaran

        Jenny Kirubakaran – Vocals, Steve Kelzer – Keyboards

 

  1. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS – Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin

        Carol Zimmerman – Vocals & Keyboards

 

 

  1. SILENT NIGHT – Franz Xaver Gruber/ Joseph Mohr

        Dan Bury – Keyboards

 

Produced By Steve Kelzer, Cover Photo Mark Olson

 

writers read the holidays

Writers Read the Holidays on December 13, 2018

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Join Us!

Come share an evening of prose and poetry celebrating our winter holidays, whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, New Year’s or other holidays. Bring family and friends for an evening in the Arts Center in Victoria listening to pieces written by our local authors as they explore experiences and feelings.

If you are a writer yourself, please bring two or three short pieces to share in a round-robin format.

We will have holiday treats to eat and the Holiday Gift Show will be open to browse. We look forward to seeing you!

Program Location 
Arts Center, the “street” area adjacent to the ACCC Gallery
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN

Date
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

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

Details
Listeners might hear a piece debating “Happy Holidays” versus “Merry Christmas,” warm poetic recollections or even this, from an Army veteran: I spent Christmas Eve 1969 in a below-ground sleeping hooch with mortar shells raining down on our firebase. Three other men huddled with me, and I have to confess it was impossible in those moments to embrace “Peace on earth, good will towards men.” One heavy shell exploded very close, knocking a music box my wife had sent me off the little shelf above my cot. It began playing “Silent Night,” an enormous incongruity as we waited for the next blast. It never came, as though divine command had interceded. We sat there amazed, listening to that tinkling box. And it was exactly what each one of us needed to hear.

Event Fee
Free

Contact Person
Jim Kane
jkanefabulousfiction@gmail.com
952-448-4526

writers read the holidays

House Concert December 15, 2018

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Saturday, December 15th the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) is sponsoring a House Concert featuring Clark Machtemes, his band Traveled Ground and protégé, Jenn Bostic. Last year, Jenn won the BCMA (British Country Music Association) award – International Touring Artist. This year she’s been nominated for both International Song of the Year and International Album of the Year.

The ACCC is taking this opportunity to introduce these outstanding songwriter-musicians to the metro-wide music market. This celebration is being sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County and hosted by Charlson Meadows, a private Foundation in Victoria, MN, in their grand, brand new Nancy Nelson Lake House. 

Concert starts at 7pm, doors open at 6pm, allowing guests time to wander around the Nancy Nelson Lake House, see the various rooms and learn a little bit about the history of Charlson Meadows.

Learn more about Carver County’s Jenn Bostic, international award winner on our Honorary Members page. Read about Traveled Ground among our Artist Profiles.

The House Concert is SOLD OUT!
Enjoy the Event!

Date/Time 
Saturday, December 15th
Concert 7:00pm, Wander Hour starts at 6:00pm

Tickets
$35 per person. Limited to the first 100 people.

Potluck
Bring a dessert or snack to share and your favorite beverage, water will be provided. Why a potluck? Sharing is part of the House Concert tradition and Community is part of the Arts Consortium’s mission.

Location
Charlson Meadows
1601 Hwy 7
Victoria, MN (Google map)

Learn more about Charlson Meadows, view website

Event Coordinator
Barb Hone
952-443-3200 (Arts Center)

Holiday Gift Show 2018

Holiday Gift Show and Grand Opening Night Invitation

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Join Us
for the Grand Opening of the Holiday Gift Show
at the Arts Center in Victoria
ALL ARE WELCOME

Thursday, November 15th
6:30 – 8:30pm
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN

We are excited to announce our first annual Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center. This show is a perfect opportunity to support a diverse collection of extremely talented local artists and purchase of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts. This year we are proud to have 30 artists and 8 authors who will have their work available. We have a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts to purchase for friends and loved ones for the holidays. This is a free show and open to everyone. Come on by and bring your friends for some holiday shopping!

Show Dates
November 15 through December 24, 2018

Extended Arts Center Hours starting November 16 for this special shopping opportunity
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 12-5pm
Saturday 9-5pm
See our website Calendar for additional evening hours

Event Contact Person
Deborah Barce
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
646-229-0104

Holiday Gift Show 2018

Emma Aspelin

Ridgeview Hospital Gallery

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Ridgeview Photography ShowInvitation for the Public – Ridgeview Medical Center Photography Show

This is a show of 3 emerging photographers from Carver County at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia (the hospital). Preview some of their photography below.

Event Location
Ridgeview Hospital gallery by the Same Day Surgery
The address of the hospital is : 500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN 55387

Dates
October 1 through December 20, 2018

Time/Hours 
Open when the Hospital is open

Details
The names of the 3 photographers are:
Emma Aspelin
Lauren Anderson
Peter Larson

Event Fee
Free and open to the public

Contact Person
Mary Thoreson Strother
marystrotherstudio@gmail.com
952-448-4432

Preview of the Ridgeview Medical Center Photography Show

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Writers Read in Victoria

Writers Read in Victoria

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Call for Literary Artists and Invitation for the Public

Join us for a new program called Writers Read in Victoria. Local area writers gather to read their poetry and short prose. Light refreshments served.

Program Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria, MN

Date
Oct. 25, 2018

Time
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

This is a Free Event

Contact Person
Jim Kane
jkanefabulousfiction@gmail.com
952-448-4526

 

Writers Read in Victoria