Arts Consortium of Carver County

Book Clubs in Carver County

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In the January issue of our ArtMatters Newsletter, we asked readers to share info with us about Book Clubs in Carver County. Below is a list of the clubs that responded. Thank you!

If you currently participate in, or know of, book clubs in Carver County, please complete our quick online survey so we can add your book club to our list.

Link: Book Club Survey

Book Club Name (if applies) City/Town How long active? How many members? Meets Typical book selection? Open to new members?
 (No Name) Chanhassen 20+ years 16 Monthly Bestseller, Classic, Non-fiction Not now
Victoria Library has 2: Fiction, Nonfiction Victoria 3 years, 2 years 20 Monthly Bestseller, Non-fiction Yes
ABC Waconia Greater than 40 years 14 Monthly Mystery, Bestseller, Classic, Non-fiction Not now
3 hosted by Barbara C. Chaska, MN about 4 years each 10 Monthly Mystery, Classic, Non-fiction Yes
J Carver Happy Hour Book Club Waconia 6 months 100 Every 2 months Bestseller Yes
Watertown Library Book Club Watertown since May 2017 10 Monthly Mystery, Bestseller, Other Yes
Daytimer’s Book Club Norwood Young America Since 2005 9 Monthly Mystery, Bestseller, Classic, Non-fiction, Other Not now
Bookworms Norwood Young America Since 2008 at least 5 9 months out of the year Mystery, Bestseller, Classic, Non-fiction, Other Not now
Mystery Book Club Norwood Young America Since 2008 at least 4 Monthly Mystery Yes
A Good Yarn Norwood Young America Since January 2018 0 Quarterly Other Yes
Bongards Book Club Norwood Young America 1 year 7 Monthly Other Yes
(No Name) Chanhassen 15+ years 12 Every 6 weeks Bestseller Yes
Sower Gallery Chaska MN

All Creatures Great and Small at Sower Gallery

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“All Creatures Great and Small” will be at the Sower Gallery from Jan. 15th to Mar.18th, and includes photography, paintings, drawings, pastels, pottery, ceramics and woodcarving about many kinds of creatures within the animal kingdom. The 22 artists in the show include ACCC members, other artists who are local, and artists who come to the show from out of state.

An Artist’s reception will be held at the gallery on Saturday, Jan.27th, from 7-9 PM. The public is welcome.
The gallery is donating its share of sales of art to 2 organizations concerned with the welfare of animals, the Carver-Scott Humane Society Animal Rescue, and World Wildlife Fund.

Event Location

Cecil by Art Manno ACCC Artist

Cecil by Art Manno ACCC Artist

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

Show Date
Jan.15th -Mar.18th

Artists’ Reception Date
Open to the public, Jan. 27, 7-9 PM

Time/hours
Gallery open for viewing Sunday 10AM -12PM, Monday 10AM-2PM
Gallery open for viewing and sales Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 10AM-5PM and Saturday 1-4 PM

Fee
Free

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

Arts Consortium of Carver County

2D Work for the Ridgeview Medical Center Show

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Call for Visual Artists – Ridgeview Medical Center ACCC Art Show

Sell Your Art!
Submit up to 5 jpeg images of your art for approval for the final show at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia MN. Opportunity for ACCC Members only. Jpeg submissions are due Wednesday January 24. You will be notified if your work is chosen to be in the show. If chosen, artist to deliver work the following Wednesday January 31 to Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia between 1-2 PM.

Ridgeview Medical Center

Event Location
Ridgeview Medical Center
500 S Maple St
Waconia, MN 55387

Date
Show February 1 – April 30

Submission Deadline
January 24, 2018

Details
Submit up to 5 images per ACCC artist to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Fee
Membership to ACCC

Contact Person
Mary Strother, Visual Arts Liaison
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
Ridgeview Medical Center ACCC Art Show

Floating Tamarack Bog View

Composition Workshop

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Composition Workshop by Reid Thorpe

This is a one hour workshop that will focus on simple techniques used by artists to create dynamic compositions.

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

Date
11/28/2017

Time
6pm-7pm

Event Deadline
11/26/2017

Details
Want to improve your compositions in your artwork? This one hour workshop will focus on simple techniques used by artists to create dynamic compositions. We will create studies in pencil to explore the different techniques.

Fee
$50.00

Minimum # Required Participants
min 2 max of 6

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

Registration Link
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e44a4af23a1f58-composition

Additional Info
I teach other classes as well. Here is a link to my website with the class information.
http://www.reidthorpeart.com/classes-and-workshops.html

Locally Grown ACCC Exhibit at Arboretum

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Locally Grown

Art Exhibition of ACCC members at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Cafe Gallery

Event Location
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318

Date
November 30th-January 7th, 2018

Time/hours
Monday-Friday during Minnesota Landscape Arboretum hours

Details
Art will be located upstairs in the Cafe Gallery and is available for purchase. The proceeds are split 50/50 between the Artist and the MN Landscape Arboretum. This show aims to connect artists to visitors at the MN Landscape Arboretum in order to showcase talent in our own backyard. A variety of mediums will be on view supporting the Consortium’s mission to strengthen our community through the arts and cultivate the arts through the community!

Fee
Arboretum Membership or Entrance Fee (Daily)

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

Sower Gallery Chaska MN

Call For Artists : All Creatures Great and Small

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All Creatures Great and Small

Art Show January 15-March 18, 2018. This art show is about the natural world of the Animal Kingdom (mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians). We are considering submissions of paintings, drawings, mixed media, glass, pottery, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and fabric works.

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

Dates
Show: Jan.15-Mar. 18 Artists’ Reception date, open to the public, TBD

Time/hours
Gallery hours include 10-2 M.-F, and Extended hours TBD. For sales will be posted at the gallery, on the gallery facebook page, and on www.spiritinthehouse.org.

Event Deadline
Submissions of images and artists bios/resumes by Dec. 30th, 2017

Details
The church receives a 15% commission on all work sold, and the gallery receives 10%. Purchases at the gallery can be done by cash, check (to The Sower Gallery), or credit card at any time that the gallery is attended by a staff member or a volunteer artist, and at the Artist’s reception.
To request a Prospectus please contact Susan Lince at sowergallery@yahoo.com.

Fee
Small fee of $5 per artist will help defray costs of advertising and Reception

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

www.spiritinthehouse.org

Arts Consortium of Carver County

Ale and Art at Enki

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Ale and Art at Enki Brewing in Victoria MN

Join Painting Le Town at Enki Brewing for some Tricks and Treats!!!! We are hosting a fun Halloween themed art class.

Local artist and ACCC Member Cheryl Shohet will teach you how to paint your favorite spooky images on beer mugs. All ages welcome!

Event Location
Enki Brewing in Victoria
1495 Stieger Lake Ln MN 55386

Date
Thursday October 26, 2017

Time
6:30 pm

Details
Class includes all materials to create 2 beer mugs. Adults receive a free beer and kids receive a soda.

Fee
$29

Contact Person
Cheryl Shohet
info@paintingletown.com
952-221-3589

Registration
The guests can register at paintingletown.com

More Info
https://paintingletown.com/product/ale-artoctober-26thglass-mugs-art-29/

 

 

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Call for Visual Artists – Arboretum Gallery

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Call For Visual Artists – MN Landscape Arboretum Cafe Gallery Exhibit

We are excited to announce that the MN Landscape Arboretum has invited the Arts Consortium of Carver County to provide art for display and purchase in the hallway near the Cafe on the second floor. Here are the details, we look forward to your submissions.

Event Location
MN Landscape Arboretum Cafe Gallery

Submission Deadline
Midnight, October 10, 2017

Details

• 2D art with nature theme
• We have space to display 25-40 submissions, depending on size
• Arboretum’s commission policy is 50/50 – contribution goes directly to the arboretum grounds.
• Artist may help install, not necessary
• Dates to drop off art will be sent to participants
• An opportunity for the ACCC to promote our Members

Public Viewing

The display will be up from November 30 through January 31, 2018 during regular Arboretum hours. All works of art will remain hung until the end of the exhibit. When an item sells, it will be marked SOLD and remain in the exhibit.

Submission Instructions

1. Submit up to 3 JPEG images of the art you’d like to display.
2. Include the Title, Medium, Size and Price.

Reid Thorpe will determine the best mix of images for the exhibit and notify you if your submission was chosen.
Send questions and submissions to: Reid Thorpe reidthorpe1@me.com

Reid will communicate to the Arboretum titles, medium, size and prices as soon as the participants are determined so they can start a brochure and create labels.

Arts Consortium of Carver County Members Only Opportunity

 

Arts Consortium of Carver County

Sister Act Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

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Sister Act Chanhassen Dinner TheatreReturning to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Main Stage by popular demand, is SISTER ACT, the feel-amazing musical comedy smash called, “Ridiculously fun,” by the New York Times. Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar-winner, Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Newsies) SISTER ACT tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life take a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her away in the last place anyone would expect – a convent! An inspiring, thoroughly uplifting musical comedy, and a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship! Your spirits will soar with SISTER ACT!

Event Location
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Main Stage

Dates
November 3, 2017 – February 24, 2018

Time/hours
Eight performances weekly, performance times vary. http://ChanhassenDT.com

Details
Free onsite parking.
Reservations highly recommended.
Call the box office at 952-934-1525 or order online at www.ChanhassenDT.com

Contact Info
khowland@chanhassendt.com
952-934-1525

Enjoy Sister Act at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Sower Gallery Chaska MN

Impressions, the Art of Bob McLain

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Bob McLain’s solo art show will open on September 25th at The Sower Gallery, Shepherd of the Hill Church, 145 Engler Blvd., Chaska. A wine and cheese Artist’s Reception will be held on Saturday, September 30th, from 7-9. The public is invited. The show will continue until November 12th. Varying hours that the gallery is open for viewing and for sales are posted on The Sower Gallery facebook page, and on the website www.spiritinthehouse.org.
Many of Bob’s paintings and drawings will be for sale at the gallery during the show, and the artist’s share of all sales will be donated to Many Hands, Many Meals.

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

Dates
Show: Sept.25-Nov.12       Reception Saturday Sept.30, 2017

Time/hours
Reception: 7-9pm Saturday Sept 30

This is a free event

Contact:
Susan Lince
siouxlynx@yahoo.com
952-923-5222

The Sower Gallery Facebook Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/The-Sower-Gallery-1652703931679798/