Sower Gallery Chaska MN

The Pepin Portrait Project

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Xavier TaveraThe Sower Gallery – Opening Reception – Xavier Tavera

Juxtaposing Latino immigrant farm workers with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of western European immigrants, Xavier Tavera’s art challenges viewers to look closely at their own perceptions and biases—and to see the shared humanity of all people. This show will feature fifteen 24″ x 32″ photographs framed and exhibited on easels, created and produced by Xavier Tavera and Dougie Padilla. Join us at this opening reception to meet the artist and producer, enjoy light refreshments, and experience the growing arts community in Chaska.

Location
The Sower Gallery
145 Engler Blvd.
Chaska, MN 55318

Date
Saturday, June 2nd

Time/Hours
6-9pm

This is a Free Event

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

Additional Information
http://www.spiritinthehouse.org/sower-gallery/exhibitions/

Arts Consortium of Carver County

CD Release Concert, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol IV

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ACCC CD Vol 4A Concert. Songwriters and musicians from The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol IV CD will be performing live – introducing the music donated to the CD. The CDs are a celebration of our local musicians and a fundraiser for the ACCC.

Bob Mueller, Marni Daugaard, Colin Patterson, Tara B., Brianna Kocka, SR Dugan, Tom Bright, and Blue Skies Band will be performing.

You can purchase CDs at the concert and after that, on our website. We will have the remaining inventory of our previous CDs at the concert and available for purchase. See Volumes I, II and III.

If you join the ACCC the night of the concert, or renew your membership, you will receive a complimentary Vol IV CD! Membership Info

Event Location
Chaska City Square Park
301 N Chestnut St, Chaska MN

Date
June 8, 2018

Time
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

This is a FREE event for all

Contact
Steve Kelzer
kelzer2025@gmail.com
952-465-2384

 

Arts Consortium of Carver County

Daniel O’Brien Author Talk

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Author Talk: Japanese Culture Slide Show/ Q&A and Book Signing with Daniel O’Brien

The first reading to be held at the new Arts Center in Victoria will be by Daniel O’Brien, local author and teacher. Daniel holds an MA in Advanced Japanese Studies, is creator of the Japan Series, “Exploring Japanese culture through mysteries” (www.japanseries.com). He is also founder the Authors Collective, and a member of the Chanhassen Library Writer’s Group since 2011. He has read and presented his work at coffee shops, literary centers, bookstores, and libraries around Minnesota. He teaches Medieval History and literature at Eagle Ridge Academy Classical Charter High School in Minnetonka, MN.

Wine and cheese will be available at the event.

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

Date
June 15, 2018

Time/Hours
6:00 to 6:30 Social Time
6:30-7:30 Author Presentation, Japanese Culture Slide Show, and Q&A
7:30-8:00 Book Signing

Free Event!

Contact Person
Daniel O’Brien
dobrienmn@yahoo.com
952-448-0527

Arts Consortium of Carver County

Call For EXPO Artists

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Annual Artist Expo 2018 at the Chaska Community Center

Show Dates June 1-29
Opening Reception Sunday June 10

This is open to members of the ACCC.
Arts Consortium of Carver County Artist may submit up to 3 jpegs of their work by Wednesday May 16 to
MaryStrotherStudio@gmail.com include in the subject line, EXPO. More entry details on our Artists Expo page

Notice of acceptance will be emailed Friday May 18.

Accepted work should be delivered to the art room at the Chaska Community Center May 30 either from 10am-12pm or 7 -8pm.

Thank you for considering the Artist Expo at the Chaska Community Center to display your work!

If you wish to become a member of our exciting organization, please check on the link and join
ACCC Membership

Reid Thorpe Volcano Tree

Observational Drawing Class

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Observational Drawing

Work in various mediums to develop techniques of observational drawing.  Learn sighting techniques; explore composition, while developing your skills in charcoal, graphite and pastel. Learn what it takes to become an expert at observational drawing.

Reid Thorpe Volcano TreeBy ACCC Artist Reid Thorpe

Event Location
Reid Thorpe Art Studio and Gallery
516 North Pine Street
Chaska, MN 55318

Dates
June 18th-21st

Time/hours
5pm-7pm

Event Deadline
June 8th

Fee
$100

Contact Person
Reid Thorpe
reidthorpe1@mac.com
612-226-5247

www.reidthorpeart.com

Reid Thorpe

Oil Painting Class

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Oil Painting Class – Form and Line in the Land

Explore landscape while learning how to use oil paint.  We will learn how to create a finished landscape painting while building through multiple studies as well as practice.  Previous knowledge of oil paint is helpful but not required.

Reid ThorpeOffered by ACCC Artist, Reid Thorpe

Event Location
Reid Thorpe Art Studio and Gallery
516 North Pine Street
Chaska, MN 55318

Date
June 11th-14th

Time/hours
5pm-7pm

Event Deadline
June 1st

Fee
$125

Contact 
Reid Thorpe
reidthorpe1@mac.com
612-226-5247

www.reidthorpeart.com

Sower Gallery Chaska MN

“Women’s Voices”

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"Malala" by Susan Shields

“Malala” by Susan Shields

“Women’s Voices” is an inter-generational art and writing show, from April 16th until May 31st. The show brings together work in many media and genres that speak about the experience of women at this time in out culture. About 30 artists/writers, aged 10-96 are represented.

Tapestry artist Susan Gangsei will also be in residence in the gallery during the show. Her residency was funded through the award of a grant from Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks the taxpayers of Minnesota and a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. She will be providing sessions on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM beginning April 24th. These guided and interactive session will be planned especially for groups from senior care facilities, by appointment, but others are also welcome to attend.

An Artist’s Reception will be held on Saturday, April 21st from 7-9 PM, and will include wine, food, readings by writers/authors, music, and a drumming circle by a women’s drumming organization from St.Paul. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Location
The Sower Gallery, Shepherd of the Hill Church, 145 Engler Blvd., Chaska

Dates
Show: April 16th-May 31st
Residency: April 24th-May 31st Hours Tuesday and Thursday 10-1
Artist’s Reception: April 21st 7-9pm

Gallery Hours
Mon. and Fri. 10-2. Tues, Weds, Thurs. 10-5, Sat. 1-4, Sun. 10-12

Free Event

Contact
Susan Lince
sowergallery@yahoo.com
952-923-5222

More Information
www.spiritinthehouse.org      Facebook: The Sower Gallery

Image, “Malala” is by Susan Shields

Women's Voices at Sower Gallery

Call for Artists and Writers – Women’s Voices

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“Women’s Voices” at Sower Gallery is a show to lift up women’s experiences at this time in history. The show will include art by women, and writing by both men and women. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Saturday April 21st, from 7-9 PM.

For women: As we consider the climate of rapidly growing awareness about those things which we women understand and want to have understood about ourselves, submissions of art or writing should convey a message about what is significant to you as a woman at this time in our culture.

For men (allies with women in these times): women believe they know your heart and want to hear from you through your writing.

VISUAL ART: We are calling women artists of all ages to submit 2D and 3D works in any media for this inter-generational show. The number of submissions of art per artist is limited to 4, due to sharing gallery wall space in the show with writers.

WRITING: Submissions will be accepted of flash fiction, essay, reflections, memoir, and poetry, word limit 200. Please submit work electronically using Calibri, 20 pt. for readability, as accepted work will be displayed on walls and/or easels.

Event Location
Sower Gallery
Shepherd of the Hill Church
145 Engler Blvd., Chaska

Dates
April 16th-May 25th
Artist’s Reception Saturday April 21st, 7-9 PM

Time/hours
Gallery Hours:
Mon. 10-2
Tues. 10-5
Wed. 10-5
Thur. 10-5
Fri. 10-5
Sat. 1-4
Sun. 10-12
Reception Saturday April 21st, 7-9 PM

Event Deadline
All submission of art and writing are due by Mar. 23rd. All Artist’s contact information, statements, bios, labeling information are due by April 2nd

Details
Images and writing samples may be sent electronically to sowergallery@yahoo.com by the deadline. These will then be sent to jury members for both visual art and writing juries. Artists and writers will be notified of acceptance by March 31st.
Please email Susan for a more detailed prospectus.

Fee
$5 per artist or writer to defer costs of the reception and reproducing artist information materials. Fee will be collected at the time work is delivered for installation for “Women’s Voices” at Sower Gallery.

Contact Person
Susan Lince
sowergallery@yahoo.com
952-923-5222

Flash Fiction Winners 2018

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The  Arts Consortium of Carver County is proud to announce the 2018 ACCC Flash Fiction Contest winners.

First Place: “Butternut” by  T. Marie Bertineau  Read Entry

Second Place: “The Abandoned Child” by Virginia Sievers  Read Entry

Third Place: “What I Deserve” by Anne Jackson  Read Entry

Ribbons will be awarded and winning authors are invited to read their stories at the ACCC annual meeting March 20. Twenty four writers submitted stories. Our judges thank them all for their creativity and enthusiasm. Selecting the top three was a challenging exercise.

ACCC CD Vol 3

Call for Musicians for ACCC CD Vol 4

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Call For Song Writers and Musicians

The ACCC is now creating Volume 4 of The Song Writers and Musicians of Carver County CD.

We are inviting musicians and song writers to contact Steve Kelzer if you are interested in participating in the creation of the 4th ACCC CD.

Seeking current and former Carver County residents.
Original work only, no covers.

Volumes I, II, and III are available for purchase and the current Volume is given to new members as they join. 100% of the proceeds from the CD sales are donated to the ACCC.

To learn more, please visit our CD page.

Contact
Steve Kelzer, Producer
952-465-2384 or
kelzer2025@gmail.com

Please contact by March 15, 2018.