sense of place exhibit

Call for Artists – Sense of Place (Created in 2020) Exhibit

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Call for Artists – Deadline March 24

March 31 to May 8, 2021

The year 2020 was unprecedented in all matters of life. We experienced something much greater than expected. Through the twists and the turns of the everyday news, we anticipate your creative drive found a way to express yourself and your sense of place. We look for the What, the When, the Where, the Why, and How your creative expression brought you through the year and how you brought inspiration to yourself or others through your art. We are looking for entries in all mediums of work; visual 2D & 3D, literary, music, etc.  All are welcome to apply whether you are an artist or an artist at heart.

All contributing artists are encouraged to attend the Artists’ Reception. We look forward to seeing you and your contributions at the ACCC Gallery in the Chaska Community Center.

LOCATION

ACCC Arts Center at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry Fee Deadline: by midnight on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 (form below)

Notification of Acceptance for Artists: will be sent via email on, or before Thursday, March 25. Please go directly to the How To Submit Art page after Registering/Paying the Entry Fee.

Show Dates: March 31 to May 8, 2021

Artists’ Reception: Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

We invite the public to attend our Sense of Place (Inspired in 2020) Exhibition, Artists’ Reception to meet and talk with artists about their work. We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests.

Art Drop-Off: Friday, March 26, 11-6pm or Saturday, March 27. 9-4pm

We will ask you to pick a 2-hour window when you register and pay your entry fee, so we are prepared for you.

Art Pick-Up: Friday, May 7, 11-6pm or Saturday, May 8. 9-4pm

Any artwork left at the Arts Center in the CCC 30 days after an exhibit ends, becomes the property of the ACCC.

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS

Monday – Saturday; During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours are Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.

PROCESS

Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your Entry Fee below. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions. The ACCC reserves the right to curate the work upon submission. 40% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.

To be considered for the show, please complete the Registration Form below.

Please email images of your work for consideration to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to accompany your Registration.

We will notify all artists via email regarding acceptance to the exhibit by the Notification of Acceptance date listed above. If space provides, we may contact you to submit additional work for the show.

PROMOTION

The show will be promoted through postcards, flyers, social media, ACCC newsletter, and local papers. Exhibiting artists will pick up Exhibit postcards to hand out and help promote the Artists’ Reception and the Exhibit, pick up at Art Drop off. Copy the image of the postcard below and post it on your website and social media.

Membership is not required to be in the show. We invite you to join if you are a nonmember to enjoy many benefits and to save on entry fees. To join the ACCC, go to our Membership page, renewals can be done on the Account page on our website.

Members, please SIGN IN to your ACCC Account to Register and pay the Entry Fee online. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account for a while, please go to our Account page for instructions and to request your password. Membership status questions can be sent to membership@artsofcarvercounty.org.  If your account is past due, you will not be able to pay the Member Rate Entry Fee until annual membership fee is paid.

ACCC MEMBER BENEFIT
Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. To indicate you’d like to become a Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form on our Volunteer page on our website.

FEE

ACCC Members $15 for first entry, $5 for each additional entry, up to 4 total.

Nonmembers $25 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry, up to 4 total.

40% Commission to the ACCC for sold works

In addition to contact info, the Registration Form asks Artists to:

  1. List your medium (For example, photography, greeting cards, pottery, wood, jewelry)
  2. Briefly describe your artwork
  3. What is the price range of your items?
  4. Anything else we should know about your artwork for the Exhibit?
  5. Please CHOOSE an Art Drop Off Time 2-hour window from list so we can spread out Artists

Please email images of your work for consideration to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to accompany your Registration.

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If you are a NEW ARTIST to ACCC Exhibits, AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your actual works.

RETURNING ARTISTS, go right to the How To Submit Art page after you Register/Pay Entry Fee.

Labeled artwork can be brought to the Chaska Community Center on the Art Drop-Off date listed above. Please make sure your item label matches artwork submitted for the exhibit. Wall artwork must be ready to be hung with wire on the back of your work.

CONTACT PERSON

Visual Arts Committee (Cindy Anderson, Mary Strother, Mary Williamson, Kristin Lebben)
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
Cindy Anderson 612-386-6156

Use these images below to promote the Exhibit on your social media platforms.

Sense of Place Exhibit

Call for Artists for Holiday Gift Show Nov 4-Dec 23

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ACCC Holiday Gift Show 2020

Calling all ACCC Artist Members! Please join us at the new ACCC Gift Shop in the Chaska Community Center (CCC) for the 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Show. 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. All contributing artists are encouraged to attend the Artists’ Reception. We look forward to seeing you at the Community Center in Chaska. All media is welcome.

NEW LOCATION

ACCC Gift Shop at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry Fee Deadline: by midnight on Thursday, Oct 29, 2020 (Registration Form below)

Notification of Acceptance for NEW ARTISTS: will be sent via email on or before by Friday, Oct 30, 2020. RETURNING ARTISTS can go right to the How To Submit Art page after Registering/Paying the Entry Fee.

Show Dates: November 4 – December 23, 2020

Artists’ Reception: Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

We invite the public to attend our Holiday Gift Show Artists’ Reception to meet some of members and speak to them about their work. We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests.

Art Drop-Off: Saturday, Oct 31 9-3pm or Monday, Nov 2 4-7pm
We will ask you to pick a 2-hour window when you register and pay your entry fee so we are prepared for you.

Art Pick-Up: Monday, Dec 28, 4-7pm or Tuesday, Dec 29 12-3pm
Any work left at the Arts Center in the CCC 30 days after an exhibit ends, becomes the property of the ACCC.

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS

Monday – Friday 11-7pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Or consistent with available volunteer staff

PROCESS
Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your Entry Fee below. Keep in mind, best price point is $100 and less, items $100-$200 sell, but not as quickly. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions. The ACCC reserves the right to curate the work upon submission. 30% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.

To be considered for the show, please complete the Registration Form below.

GUIDELINES
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.

Membership IS required to be in the show. To Join the ACCC, go to our Membership page, renewals can be done on the Account page on our website. We will notify all NEW Artists via email regarding acceptance to the exhibit by the Notification of Acceptance date listed above. If space provides, we may contact you to submit additional work for the show.

Members, please SIGN IN to your ACCC Account so you can Register and pay the Entry Fee. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account yet, please go to our Account page for instructions and to request your password. Membership status questions can be sent to membership@artsofcarvercounty.org.  If your account is past due, you will not be able to pay the Entry Fee.

VOLUNTEER AT ARTS CENTER
We would like each artist to contribute their time by volunteering for two (or more) shifts at the Arts Center during the show to experience first-hand the excitement the Holiday Gift 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 we experienced a significant increase in guests for this show 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 will reach out to you after artists have been accepted for the Holiday Gift Show and share the available shifts.  Please have your calendars ready when you drop off your artwork so you can sign up for an open shift at that time.

FEE

ACCC Member $15 flat-fee, regardless of number of works (i.e. 1-101 pieces is still the same fee!)
30% Commission to the ACCC for sold works (for this show only).

New this year, the Registration Form asks additional questions and is used in lieu of the initial email with 3 images and descriptions, this helps to streamline the process.

In addition to contact info, the Registration Form asks Artists to:

  1. List your medium (For example, photography, greeting cards, pottery, wood, jewelry)
  2. Briefly describe your artwork
  3. What is the price range of your items?
  4. Anything else we should know about your artwork for the Holiday Gift Show?
  5. Please CHOOSE an Art Drop Off Time 2-hour window from list so we can spread out Artists

If you are a NEW ARTIST to the Holiday Gift Show, you will get an email confirmation saying your work is accepted, AFTER you get that confirmation, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your actual works.

RETURNING ARTISTS, go right to the How To Submit Art page after you Register/Pay Entry Fee.

Labeled artwork can be brought to the Chaska Community Center on the Art Drop-Off date listed above. Please make sure your item label matches artwork submitted for the exhibit. Wall artwork must be ready to be hung with wire on the back of your work.

Registration Form

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CONTACT PERSON

Cindy Anderson, ACCC President, Visual Arts Committee
giftshop@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-386-6156

Here are some media files you can use to help promote the show on Facebook, Instagram and your website.

ACCC Holiday Gift Show 2020

Holiday Show Poster 2020 (PDF)

Holiday Gift Show 2020

Facebook Header Image

Holiday Gift Show 2020

Instagram Post

 

Previous Shows

Holiday Gift Show

ACCC Members' Show 2020

Call for Artists – ACCC Members’ Show Oct 7-Jan 23

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NEW LOCATION – At the Chaska Community Center

Hello Members!

We want to share with you some exciting news, a little breath of fresh air… Our board has been continuing to think about and plan, how we can approach a new normal during this time. One of the things that comes up more than others during these past few months is how we can serve our members and residents in Carver County and do it safely. Through our many discussions in changing our environment and needs due to COVID-19, we are moving our Gallery Exhibits to the Chaska Community Center. This will increase the number of shoppers and visitors to our Center which will be beneficial to Holiday sales. The environment is large and open so we can provide a much safer space for members, shoppers, and guests.

Although we have had significant event cancellations and we were functioning through reduced volunteer hours earlier this year, we are moving forward! We have a great connection and are welcoming the openness that the Chaska Community Center provides. Our desire is to keep consistency for members. We are working to bring more online projects on board as well as some socially distanced activities. We look to reignite our programming through exhibits with social distancing, online and in class/learning opportunities in the works, retail functioning with social distancing and online sales in place, etc. We have an exceptional team of board members and volunteers and we are excited for our new future in the new normal.

We are capable and positive as we react, respond, re-strategize, recover and realize what is needed to stay connected to you, our member audience, and our communities during this time. Many people are ready to re-explore the arts and programming, and we are here for them and for you.

As always, we welcome any questions, comments and/or feedback you might have. Please feel free to contact us at info@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Thank you,

Cynthia Anderson, President ACCC

P.S. If you would like to be an instructor for in person or online classes you can learn more by visiting our How to Submit a Class page.

Call for Artists 
ACCC Members’ Show 2020

Calling all ACCC Artist Members! Please join us at the ACCC Gallery in the Chaska Community Center (CCC) for our opening Members’ Show. We want to feature all your fabulous works of art! Most work will be available for purchase. Buyers are now ready to enjoy art while socially distancing, that’s why we are partnering with the Chaska Community Center Arts so we can provide plenty of space to browse the Gallery and discover works of art to include paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, photography, literary and more! We look forward to seeing you at the Center in Chaska. All media is welcome.

Do 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 are continuing the initiative to display short literary works along with art in the Members’ Show. 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 “Other” 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.

IMPORTANT DATES
Apply by email deadline: by midnight Thursday, October 1, 2020 (instructions below)
Entry Fee deadline: by midnight Thursday October 1, 2020 (form below)

Complete your Directory Listing: before or by midnight Thursday, October 1st.
Notification of Acceptance: will be sent via email: before or by Friday, October 2nd

Exhibit Dates: October 7 – December 28th, 2020 The show has been extended to January 23, 2021

Artists’ Reception: Thursday October 22, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
We invite the public to attend our Member Artists’ Reception to meet some of our literary and visual artist members and speak to them about their work. Each artist has a featured profile for all to enjoy when you visit the gallery. We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests.

Art Drop-Off: Saturday, October 3, 10-2pm or Monday, October 5, 12-3 PM. We will ask you to pick a 1-hour window when you register and pay your entry fee so we are prepared for you.

Art Pick-Up:  NEW times coming due to change of the exhibit end date. Artists will be notified via email as soon as they are determined. Any work left at the Arts Center in the CCC 30 days after an exhibit ends, becomes the property of the ACCC.

Holiday Gift Show Preparation: This year, Art in the Members’ Show will overlap with the Holiday Gift Show, a time when we bring in even more Art for sale (opens Nov 4th). We are now accepting requests to be included in the Holiday Gift Show. Let us know ahead of time to reserve your spot by sending an email to giftshop@artsofcarvercounty.org. More to come…

NEW LOCATION
ACCC Arts in the Gallery at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
Monday – Friday 12-7pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Or consistent with the CCC hours

PROCESS
Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your Entry Fee below. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions. The ACCC reserves the right to curate the work upon submission. 40% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.

To be considered for the Members’ Show, apply by email to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org by the deadline above. We can accept up to 4 works per artist until the gallery is full. Be sure to include your name, phone, images of your work, image list specifying the medium, size and retail price of each work submitted. Submit your Entry Fee at the same time you submit your work for consideration.

Membership IS required to be in the show. To Renew or to Join the ACCC, go to our Membership page. We will notify all artists via email regarding acceptance to the exhibit by the Notification of Acceptance date listed above. If space provides, we may contact you to submit additional work for the exhibit.

Members, please SIGN IN to your ACCC Account so you can pay the Entry Fee. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account yet, please go to our Account page for instructions and to request your password. Membership status questions can be sent to membership@artsofcarvercounty.org. If your account is past due, you will not be able to pay the Entry Fee.

ARTIST STATEMENT
Our volunteer committee will take your Artist Statement and a photo of you from your ACCC Directory Listing on the ACCC website and display it in the Gallery near your work. If you have not completed your Directory Listing, now is the time to create one or update what you have on the website. Start by logging into your Account and look for the Directory tab. If you haven’t logged in yet, you can ask for your password and then get started. Printed Artist Statements will be created on October 4th or later, so make sure your profile is updated by midnight, October 2. ACCC Account Page. Need help with your Directory Lisiting? You can contact membership@artsofcarvercounty.org.

ENTRY FEE
ACCC Members $15 for first entry, $5 for each additional entry, up to 4 total.

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AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your accepted works. Labeled artwork can be brought to the Chaska Community Center on the Art Drop-Off date listed above. Please make sure your item label matches artwork submitted for the exhibit. The artwork must be ready to be hung with wire on the back of your work.

CONTACT PERSON
Mary Thoreson Strother, Gallery Coordinator and Visual Art Liaison
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-448-4432

ACCC Members' Show 2020

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival

Call for Artists – ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival 2020

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It breaks our hearts to say that we have cancelled the ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are brainstorming and working creatively to come up with additional ways to fulfill our mission of bringing the arts to Carver County. If you’d like to help us reinvent how we spread the love for art, please consider becoming a Volunteer! Fill out the form on our Volunteer page. Thank you and be safe!

Call for Artists

2020 ARTSTOCK ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL – 10TH ANNUAL!ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival is a 2-day art & music festival. In addition to the artist booths and the picturesque, vineyard/orchard setting, live music fills the air both days enhancing this wonderful, summertime experience.
LOCATION
Parley Lake Winery, 8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
DATE/TIME
Saturday, July 11 from 10am to 5pm
Sunday, July 12 from 11am to 5pm

The musical performers line up…

Saturday, July 11th
10-12 Tara B
12-2 Holly and Matt
2-5 Traveled Ground

Sunday, July 12th
11-1 Carol Z
1-3 Lehto & Wright
3-5 Blue Skies Band

ATTENTION ARTISTS

Thank you for considering our 2020 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival as part of your 2020 show schedule. It is our goal to make this an easy, fun, and rewarding show for all involved! We are eager to have you join us and will do everything to make ArtStock a huge success!

Parley Lake Winery is our festival location and offers a great, natural, outdoor setting and features a vineyard and orchard on the grounds. Parley Lake Winery is located between Victoria and Waconia Minnesota off of Highway 5. Directions

This event is sponsored and hosted by the Arts Consortium of Carver County. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining the vibrant arts scene in Carver County… creating community through the arts and supporting the arts through community!

APPLICATION
Artist Application Form is on zapplication.org.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
On or before midnight on July 2, 2020

FEES
Booth Fee $150*, +$25 Application Fee (goes to application processor)

*MEMBERS SAVE $25!

If you are an ACCC Member: Please submit your request to be in the show on Zapplication. We will confirm your Membership is current, approve your application, then send you a coupon for $25. Apply the coupon when you checkout on the Zapplication page. This process will ensure that all Members receive the coupon before they checkout.

If you are not a Member, we’d love to have you join us before you apply so you can save too! Membership Information.

SET UP/TAKE DOWN
Early setup is available Friday, July 10 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday setup is 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Take down is Sunday, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Artists must provide current ST19 to be handed in at the start of the show.

CONTACT
Barbara J Hone
bjhone@gmail.com
952-443-2066

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

If you, or someone you know, would like to Volunteer at ArtStock, Art, Wine & Music Festival, please complete the Volunteer Form at the bottom of the ArtStock page. We are looking for Volunteers to assist with set up and take down as well as in the ACCC Booth. Thank you for considering!

Arts Consortium of Carver County

 

 

Springfest 2020

Call for Artists for Springfest Artisan Fair

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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Springfest Artisan Fair 2020!

The City of Norwood Young America (NYA), NYA Economic Development Commission and NYA Area Chamber of Commerce are calling all artists, painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, craft brewers, local farmers, musicians, etc. to display their talents and wares in our charming Historic Downtown Norwood.

LOCATION
Historic Downtown Norwood, Elm Street
Norwood Young America, MN 55368

MAXIMUM ARTISTS
60

EVENT DATE
Saturday, May 16, 2020

HOURS
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
May 1, 2020

DETAILS
•       You must furnish tables, chairs, canopy (10×10 or 12×12), equipment, etc. for your exhibit area.  Weights are recommended for your tent.  No electricity is available.
•       Each exhibit area is 12’ x 12’ & is located on pavement.
•       No home-based direct sellers (e.g., Pampered Chef, ThirtyOne, LuLaRoe etc.) or branded items accepted.
•       Springfest is a non-juror event.
•       Set-up time is 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. You may park directly at your space for unloading.
•       Each exhibitor will be assigned a booth number (marked day of event), a map for setup and where to park after setup.
•       Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining attendance in their booth space the entire event.
•       You are responsible for all of your valuables and maintaining safety within the booth, including watching for and taking action against any shoplifting activity.
•       No early departures.
•       No WIFI available.
•       Should there be inclement weather, a “Plan B” will be taken for inside accommodations for vendors.

FEE
$50.00 per outside space ($65 after May 1st) – $90 for a double space  $75.00 per inside space (in city hall – limited space available FCFS) **NO REFUNDS **Rain or Shine!**

CONTACT
Karen Hallquist, Executive Director – Chamber
info@nyachamber.org
952-200-8431

LINK TO ADDITIONAL INFO
https://www.facebook.com/nyaspringfest/

Springfest 2020

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

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

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

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Call for Artists for ACCC Members’ Show at Arts Center

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ACCC Members’ Show

Call for all member artists, in all genres, to represent their art form in the ACCC Arts Center in Victoria, MN. Event to take place during the Fall of 2018 to introduce the work to the public.

Information about eligible works can be found here:
https://artsofcarvercounty.org/exhibitions-at-arts-center/gallery-categories-requirements/

Hand in visual artworks with the paperwork found here:
(Artists Consent Form)
https://artsofcarvercounty.org/exhibitions-at-arts-center/

Program or Event Deadline
September 1, 2018. Installation time is September 5 from 12-3pm or by appointment.

Event Date/Hours
Open to the public during normal Arts Center hours which are Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-5pm, Fridays 12-3pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm.

Show Dates
September 10 to November 9
Artists’ Reception October 11, 6:30 to 8:30pm

Details
40% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.
Musicians, writers, performing artists, poets please contact us at programs@artsofcarvercounty.org to schedule a concert, reading or event.

Program or Event Fee
Free to attend

Contact Person
Courtney Miller Bellairs
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
301-785-8655

Colors of Summer

COMING SOON… Colors of Summer Exhibit

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The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) is currently in the process of bringing our new physical space to life. We are pleased to announce we will be opening our new Arts Center in the Notermann Building in downtown Victoria at 7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level, Victoria MN 55386.

While we are pulling our first exhibition together now, we will officially be opening later this month. Please drop in to see the very first look Colors of Summer, an exhibit of art created by members of our Board. We welcome you to visit us and join in the fun.

Also new for the ACCC is our ever-expanding gift shop which will have a focus on artist made goods. Talk with our volunteers and learn about class schedules and programs in our new space as well as future gallery exhibits open to Members. The Arts Center will have regular hours of operation along with our programming available on our website soon.

Contact Person
Courtney Miller Bellairs
programs@artsofcarvercounty.org
301-785-8655

Image Credit: #551 Chanhassen Nature Preserve C M Bellairs acrylic on board 12 x 12 inches