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

Youth Art Show

Artists’ Reception for the Youth Art Show Mar 18

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Youth Art Show Artists’ Reception March 18th

We welcome all to enjoy the works of Art created by our youth in Carver County. Visit us at the ACCC Gallery for an evening of exploration and fun as you jump into the creative worlds of our youth of Carver County. This show features Eastern Carver County Schools students including the Integrated Arts Academy and students from Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska MN 55318

DATE
Youth Art Show Artists’ Reception March 18, 2021

TIME
6:30 – 8:30PM

The Youth Art Show is in the ACCC Gallery from March 3 to March 27, 2021

FEE
Free to all attending

CONTACT
Cynthia M Anderson
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-386-6156

Youth Art Show Artists’ Reception

Youth Art Show

The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County

Call For Submissions for CD Artwork by May 1

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Submit CD Cover Art

The Arts Consortium of Carver County looking for member artists and photographers who would be interested in donating an image or art work for the cover of this year’s CD, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County, Volume VII.

DEADLINE
May 1, 2021

DETAILS
The submission should be in a jpeg or pdf file format.
Please submit your entry to music@artsofcarvercounty.org by May 1, 2021.
We look forward to promoting an ACCC Member’s work on the cover of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County CD!
Not a member? Consider joining the ACCC.

CONTACT
Steve Kelzer, Music Liaison and CD Producer
music@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-465-2384

 

If you are a songwriter or musician, please consider contributing to the 2021 CD! See our Call, the deadline is May 1, 2021.

Below is an image of our current CDs. All physical CDs are available for purchase at the ACCC Arts Center or on our website, and they are available as a download from the CD page on our website. 100% of the CD proceeds benefit the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

CD Collection 2020

Ag Art Gallery

Call for Submissions – Ag Art Silos

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Ag Art Silos. Inviting Carver County Agriculturalist/Farmers to share photographs of their artistic creations

For the next two months, the Arts Consortium’s Art Tourism Committee is sponsoring a call for photographs of Silo Art.
Please include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the ACCC Ag Art page with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org.

DATE
March 1 – April 30, 2021

DEADLINE
Submit your entry by April 30, 2021

FEE
Free

CONTACT
Barb Hone, ACCC Art Tourism Committee
arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-2066

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Kandinsky Circles and Squares Art and Bake Kit

Community Art Kit Project

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Kandinsky Circle and Squares Art and Bake Kit

The Arts Consortium of Carver County and the Chaska Parks and Rec Department have teamed up together to co-sponsor Kandinsky Circles and Squares Art and Bake Kit. This is the first joint promotion we are doing, hopefully there will be more projects like this in the future.

Your art kit includes 4 canvas wraps, acrylic paint, paint brushes, artist bio and art instructions, recipes and produce to create your meal. Everything your family will need to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist who lived in the 1800’s. Kandinsky is generally credited as the pioneer of abstract art. You’ll learn more about him in your kit.

Cost: Kits are $30 each. Limited quantities available, so order your kit today!

Kit Pick-up date: February 18th, Register on the Chaska Parks and Rec website.

Locations: 9:30-11am at Carver City Hall or 4:30-6pm at the Chaska Community Center main lobby. If you come to the CCC, be sure to stop in to see us at the Arts Center!
Kandinsky Circles and Squares Art and Bake Kit

Contact info@artsofcarvercounty.org with your questions.

Chaska Parks and Rec

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Kandinsky Circles and Squares Art and Bake Kit

Family Connections Exhibit

Invitation to Artists’ Reception Feb 11

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Artists’ Reception for the Family Connections Exhibit

We invite the public to attend our Family Connections Exhibit, 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. We look forward to seeing you and the participating artist’s visions of family 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

We are planning on an in-person event. Please check our website the day before in case we have to make it a virtual event.

DATE/TIME
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021
6:30 – 8:30 PM

ARTS CENTER GALLERY HOURS
Monday – Friday 11-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open for your viewing enjoyment even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours for January are Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.

CONTACT
Visual Arts Committee
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
Arts Center 952-443-3200

Family Connections Exhibit

 

Family Connections Exhibit

Call for Artists for Family Connections Exhibit – Due Jan 20

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Call for Artists – Family Connections Exhibit Jan 27 to Feb 27

You are cordially invited to explore your work and creativity and present at our upcoming Family Connections Exhibit in the Gallery. We are looking for one-of-a-kind works to showcase what family means to you. We ask you to examine your who, what, where and how you connect with family. We look to lift up your diversity and welcome all with open arms. All forms of media are encouraged and welcome. All contributing artists are encouraged to attend the Artists’ Reception. We look forward to seeing you and your individual visions of family 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: extended to Friday, January 22, 2021 (form below)

Notification of Acceptance for Artists: will be sent via email on, or before January 22. Please go directly to the How To Submit Art page after Registering/Paying the Entry Fee.

Show Dates: January 27 – February 27

Family Connections Exhibit Artists’ Reception: Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Virtual or in-person to be determined)

We invite the public to attend our Family Connections Exhibit, 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, Jan 22, 11-6pm or Saturday, Jan 23, 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, Feb 25, 11-6pm or Saturday, Feb 27, 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 -Friday 11-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours for January 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 Family Connections Exhibit, 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 with wires or canvas wrapped and wired, ready to hang. Cost of wiring will be charged to you at time of pick up if not wired.

Three-dimensional work should have finished bottoms and will be presented on pedestals.

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. 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.

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.

VOLUNTEER AT ARTS CENTER
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

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New: The Registration Form asks additional questions 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 Exhibit?
  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 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

Family Connections Exhibit, feel free to copy this image for marketing purposes.

 

Family Connections Exhibit

Arts Consortium of Carver County

ArtMatters Newsletter Jan 2021

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New in 2021
Seems hard to believe we have made it across the 2020 finish line but we did and are so thankful for the support we received from the community throughout these tough times. While the Arts Consortium had to pull back and alter much of our programming for 2020, we have been hard at work behind the scenes to bring an amazing 2021 to fruition. Be on the lookout for new classes online and, when we can, in-person. There will be an amazing 10th Anniversary of ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival that is being planned already. Exciting news will be forthcoming about a new ACCC online store. There is so much more to share, stay tuned! 2021 Is looking to be a stellar year; thank you for being part of this inspiring community of artists, writers, musicians and lovers of all things art. Cue the fireworks!

Minnesota State and Clean WaterWe are happy to announce that our first grant for “The Art of Being Human Series – Creating Community through the Arts”  has been accepted! It is about opening new horizons with the intersection of race, class, gender and inclusivity in Carver County Communities. We look forward to starting this programing this year. Watch for new activities and class offerings in 2021. Thank you to Anne Krocak and Cindy Anderson for putting the grant together, we are so pleased that it was accepted!

“Fresh Work” for Artists in Carver County is a new group for ACCC Members that will meet monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm, starting on January 13, 2021. This is free to any member who would like to join to share art and support each other in their art careers. Meeting details are on our website. You can send your questions to classes@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Fresh Work Group

Live Online Art Classes for all ages by Anne and Phoenix Designs
A weekly online live course coming soon. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4-5 pm for any age or ability to join in the small group fun. Class will be limited to 5 participants and a small donation of $5/student/class for the ACCC is requested. Students will register and a link will be sent for the online access. A list of art materials will be listed with the class registration information on our website. Class will meet on a weekly basis through 2021…look on our website to learn more about weekly activities! Instructor Info.

What’s New in the Gift Shop?
Artists are replenishing the inventory at the Gift Shop regularly. Stop by to see what’s new! We have a unique collection of one-of-a-kind gifts for every occasion! If you’d like to volunteer at the ACCC Arts Center please fill out the Volunteer Form on our website.

New Arts Center Hours
Starting January 6th, the ACCC Arts Center will be open Wednesday-Friday 11am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm, subject to volunteer availability.

Thank you to our valuable Arts Center Volunteers
We would like to thank our 30+ Arts Center Volunteers and supporting Artist Gift Shop Helpers who took shifts the past few months to keep our Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shop OPEN. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to the ACCC. The sales for our Holiday Gift Show (Nov-Dec) were higher than 2019, even with the pandemic! That was possible because of our volunteers and the beautiful works submitted by our ACCC Members! We look forward to seeing everyone at the Arts Center as we bring in new inventory for the new year! Michelle Aspelin has been serving as our Interim Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator. If you’d be interested in helping her and learning the ropes, please let us know by filling out the Volunteer Form on our website.

Literary News

Welcome to 2021! We hope you had a warm and safe holiday season, and are ready for all the New Year has to offer. January kicks off with three exciting events: Our Flash Fiction Contest starts January 1st with the theme: “A Very Bad Day with a Very Good Ending”, see info below. Later in the month look for a limited run virtual course on Twelfth Night presented by Walter Cannon, as well as a virtual book launch of View from the Shore, an anthology work by the members of the Waconia Writers Group. If you’d like to plan ahead, the theme of the April Poetry Contest has been announced as “Change”, the deadline for submissions is March 1st. Please check our webpage and Facebook page for updates on these and other events. If you have any questions or ideas for events, contact the Literary Committee at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.

flash fiction contestFlash Fiction Contest

ATTENTION WRITERS: We all love happy endings, so conjure one up and enter it in the  2021 flash fiction contest sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC).

The theme is A VERY BAD DAY WITH A VERY GOOD ENDING. Those words do not have to appear in the body of the story, and per flash fiction definition your entry should have a distinct beginning, middle and end. Maximum story length is 600 words. Entry deadline is Feb. 1, 2021. See our Flash Fiction post for submission instructions. Send your questions to flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Music News

We are excited about live music for 2021. We are in the planning process to have live music at ArtStock (July 10 & 11), CD Release Concert and Music Events at the Chaska Community Center Theater. Stay Tuned! Music Liaison, Steve Kelzer music@artsofcarvercounty.org

Window into the World of Classical MusicWindow into the World of Classical Music

Join us for Window into the World of Classical Music virtual event via Zoom on January 19th, 7pm, presented by Barb Hone. We will explore the era of Classical Music. All five periods will be presented. Including, highlights about the most famous composers and their compositions. With each to listen to, scores to view, and stories to tell, you’ll be guided through the distinct aspects of this amazing European music we call “the classics”. We already have several signed up but there’s room for more in this virtual event. RSVP by January 17th, details are on our website.

Visual Art News

Watch your email for the Call for Artists for our next opportunity for artists, the Family Connections Exhibit. Entry deadline is January 20, 2021. The Family Connections Exhibit is January 27-February 27, 2021. And in March we will celebrate Youth Art Month!

Members’ Show Extended
Enjoy our Members’ Show Exhibit in the ACCC Art Gallery at the Chaska Community Center. All works are available for purchase unless marked accordingly. Support local artists! This show is extended through January 23, 2021.

Ag Art by K McCannArt Tourism News

Ag Art – Invitation for Carver County Agriculturalists/Farmers to share their Artistic Creations

Having wandered the County and observed all the wonderful yard art, I’m sure you have more in your homes and barns. The call is for agriculturalists/farmers to photograph their works of art and submit to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org to be posted on the ACCC & Barn Quilt websites. Not a contest – just sharing!

The entry deadline is by midnight, January 31, 2021. See our website for submission details. This is a FREE program, sponsored by Art Tourism Committee of Arts Consortium of Carver County, Barb Hone and Janet Fahey, 952-443-2066.

Volunteer Opportunities

Help us kick off the new year on the best foot possible. We are seeking volunteers for the following roles/positions. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our Volunteer Form on our website so we can match your skills and talents with various needs for the ACCC. Thank you!

  • Treasurer
  • Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator
  • Membership Coordinator
  • Arts Center Gallery & Gift Shop Volunteers

Join the ACCC

OUR MISSION: The Arts Consortium of Carver County strengthens our community through the arts – and cultivates the arts through the community. Show your support by becoming a valued Member of the ACCC. View our Member Benefits on our Membership page. Send your questions to: membership@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Social Media

Be sure to check out and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see what is going on with the ACCC. We post regularly about artists, authors, musicians, art, the gallery and more.

Ag Art Arts Consortium of Carver County

Ag Art – Invitation for Agriculturalists/Farmers Submit by February 28th

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Ag Art – Invitation for Agriculturalists/Farmers to share their Artistic Creations

Having wandered the County and observed all the wonderful yard art, I’m sure you have more in your homes and barns.
The call is for agriculturalists/farmers to photograph their works of art and submit to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org to be posted on the ACCC & Barn Quilt websites. Not a contest – just sharing!

LOCATION/VIRTUAL
Virtual Event

View the published submissions

DATE
January 1st through February 28, 2021

DEADLINE – EXTENDED
By Midnight, February 28, 2021

DETAILS
Please include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the website with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org.

FEE
FREE

Sponsored by Art Tourism Committee of Arts Consortium of Carver County

CONTACT
Barb Hone and Janet Fahey
arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-2066

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Ag Art Arts Consortium of Carver County

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

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Holiday Gift Show 2020

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