ACCC Members' Show 2020

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

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

Artists of Color Experience

Call for Artists for Artists of Color Experience

Artists of Color Experience Call For Artists

Looking for Artists of Color to be part of the Arts Consortium’s Artists of Color Experience Art Show. Art will be shown in our gallery in Victoria and option to sell your art as well.

Artists of Color Experience honors all artists of color – we invite you share stories through visual art, music and literary art. We look forward to seeing many interesting and beautiful works of art.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center Gallery
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

EXHIBIT DATES
July 18 to August 30, 2020

ARTS CENTER HOURS
EXHIBIT is open during Arts Center Hours
Saturdays 9-5pm
(subject to Volunteer availability)

Appointment Shopping can be scheduled by emailing giftshop@artsofcarvercounty.org

DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: by midnight Friday, July 17, 2020 (complete form below to enter)

DETAILS
Notification of Acceptance will be sent:  on or before July 17, 2020
Exhibit Dates: July 18 to August 30, 2020

Art Drop-Off:  Contact Sue Thompson at visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to make arrangements.
Art Pick-Up: Contact Sue Thompson at visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to make arrangements.
Any work left at the Arts Center 30 days after an exhibit ends becomes the property of the ACCC.

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. Thank you.

  • 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. So, the commission paid to the ACCC goes from 40% to 30%.  To Volunteer at the Arts Center, visit our Volunteer page.

We can accept up to 3 works per artist until the gallery is full.

After you complete the Entry Form below, email your 3 images of your work to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to complete your entry.

Membership is not required to be in the show. 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.

FEE
There is no charge for Members or Nonmembers for this exhibit.

CONTACT
Sue Thompson, Exhibit Coordinator
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-240-3180

AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and officially submit your accepted works. Labeled artwork can be brought to the Arts Center on the Art Drop-Off date listed above. Please make sure your item label matches artwork submitted for the exhibit. MAKE A NOTE ON YOUR ART INTAKE FORM IF YOUR ARTWORK IS NOT FOR SALE, FOR DISPLAY ONLY.

You may use the graphic below to help promote the exhibit.

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Artists of Color Experience

Right click to copy and save the image for marketing. It’s the perfect size for a Facebook or Instagram post!

Hillis Gallery Closing Sale

Needle Felting 2D Class

Needle Felting 2D Class

This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Needle Felting: Create Your Own 2D Picture

Learn needle felting techniques to create a custom 2D 8×10 picture! Create a present for someone or something for yourself!  Use your imagination or recreate a non-copyrighted image. Create images of animals, nature scenes, a family portrait, or even take inspiration from the art at the Arts Consortium! Additional images will be provided for inspiration. The teacher will provide personalized suggestions to make your piece come alive…or just enjoy the afternoon with fellow makers!

Date Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Time 6-8pm
Skill Level:  All Skill Levels
Ages: Youth (Ages 8-15) and Adult (Age 16+), mixed class

Minimum # of Students: 2
Maximum # of Students: 10

Registration Deadline:  June 21, 2020
Class Location: ACCC Arts Center, 7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level Victoria MN 55386 952-443-3200

ACCC NONMEMBER Class Registration Fee: $35
ACCC MEMBER Class Registration Fee:  $31.50*

Material Details:  A $25 participants’ materials fee paid to instructor at class will cover a kit that includes a felting pad, needle, natural 8×10 pre-felt base, 8×10 stretched canvas board for mounting, needle felting cheat sheet, and access to a large selection of eco-friendly dyed wool, natural wool, and wool yarn. (Replacement needles will be provided if needed.)

Enjoy family discounts at the Advocate ($100) Membership Level! Includes 10% off each registration for everyone in the family.

Stephanie FriantInstructor:
Stephanie Friant
815-592-3207
stephaniehfriant@gmail.com

Stephanie Friant processes and reflects the world through her art and writing. Her art celebrates nature by embracing natural, eco-friendly, recycled, and vintage materials. As a writer, Stephanie uses words to draw out the nuances and details of the world around her. Stephanie leads classes, workshops, and retreats to provide opportunity for personal growth, and as much fun as possible!

Needle Felting 2D Class

Needle Felting 2D Class

Simple Saami Bracelet Class

Simple Saami Bracelet Class

This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Traditional Saami technique using imported reindeer leather and antler button with pewter thread to craft a unique bracelet.

Saturday, July 18, 2020
9am to 3pm

Skill Level: Beginner and Advanced
Ages: 16+

Minimum Students Required: 3
Maximum Students Allowed: 10

Registration Deadline: July 10, 2020

Location: ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

Nonmembers: $55
ACCC Members: $49.50
Membership Info

Materials Detail: Additional Material fee of $50 includes imported reindeer leather and antler button, pewter wire thread, leather loop, leather sinew, and invisible thread. Payable to the instructor at class.

Patrice GeyenInstructor:
Patrice Geyen
952-270-4978
piecesbypatrice@gmail.com

My strong Scandinavian heritage influences my jewelry designs of Saami Bracelets, Bunad Beaded Bracelets, Viking Knit, Nordic Runes and the Yggdrasil Tree of Life.  Originally from western Minnesota, I live near Waconia and am an artist in the Carver County Art Wander and the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl – the “Meander”.

 

Viking Knit Bracelet Class

This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn how to weave wire with this ancient Viking technique to make a stunning bracelet.

Saturday, June 20, 2020
10am to 3pm

Skill Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+

Minimum Students Required: 3
Maximum Students Allowed: 10

Registration Deadline: June 12, 2020

Location: ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

Nonmembers: $55
ACCC Members: $49.50
Membership Info

Materials Detail: Additional $50 Material Fee which includes Viking Knit tools, sterling silver wire, pewter or gemstone beads, and clasp. Payable to the instructor at class.

Patrice GeyenInstructor:
Patrice Geyen
952-270-4978
piecesbypatrice@gmail.com

My strong Scandinavian heritage influences my jewelry designs of Saami Bracelets, Bunad Beaded Bracelets, Viking Knit, Nordic Runes and the Yggdrasil Tree of Life.  Originally from western Minnesota, I live near Waconia and am an artist in the Carver County Art Wander and the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl – the “Meander”.

 

Mobile Phone Photography I Class

This class has been cancelled due to the MN “Stay At Home” order during the COVID-19 outbreak.

This class will cover the basics of using your mobile phone’s camera and how to edit the images in the phone’s existing software. We will also go over basic photography skills to help you capture better images.

During the class, we will be taking photos, editing photos and discussing the photos. Weather permitting, we will have the option to go outside to take some pictures so be sure to dress appropriately and comfortably. We will also be taking some photos indoors.

“I can’t believe my phone took this!”

Saturday, May 2, 2020
9am to 12pm

Skill Levels
Ages: 8+

Minimum Students Required: 3
Maximum Students Allowed: 8

Registration Deadline: April 30, 2020

Location: ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

Nonmembers: $30
ACCC Members: $27
Enjoy family discounts at the Advocate ($100) Membership Level! Includes 10% off each registration for everyone in the family. Membership Info

Materials Detail: Students should bring their mobile phones. If students would like to bring some images they have taken with their phones that they are not happy with (or that they are happy with but want to repeat that more often!), they can bring those in as well and we can discuss how to improve them.

Instructor:
Kristin LebbenKristin Lebben
952-221-8689
kristin@kristinlebben.com

Kristin is a professional photographer who shoots both portraiture and commercial photography. Additionally, she is a sculptor and is very active in the arts community. Her work has been published and won awards. As an artist, she loves to have fun with art and strives to bring that into her classes as well.

Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and an AAS degree in Commercial Photography from Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie, MN where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a national academic honor society.

 

WorkinProgress Workshop

Work In Process Workshop

This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Something just not working with a piece?
Stuck with how to resolve something in the work?
Want some feedback on your work or ideas?
Need inspiration?
Want to bounce something off other artists?
Just want to talk art?

This workshop is for visual artists of any skill level. Bring in up to 3 pieces you are working on, have completed or are contemplating starting to have the group discuss and critique. This discussion tends to include a deep dive into techniques, processes, design & composition, resources, community, selling art, social media, etc. You do not even have to bring art in; maybe you just want to talk to the other artists and get inspired. You will come away with new ideas and inspiration, new avenues to pursue with your art and a great art community. This is a lot of fun!

Saturday, May 16, 2020
9-11am

Skill Levels: All
Ages: 16+

Minimum Students Required: 5
Maximum Students Allowed: 15

Registration Deadline: May 14, 2020

Location: ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

Nonmembers: $10
ACCC Members: $9
Membership Info

Materials Detail: Bring your own artwork. It can be a work-in-progress or a finished piece that you would just like some feedback or have a discussion regarding. Each artist can bring up to 3 pieces.

Instructor:
Kristin LebbenKristin Lebben
952-221-8689
kristin@kristinlebben.com

Kristin is a professional photographer who shoots both portraiture and commercial photography. Additionally, she is a sculptor and is very active in the arts community. Her work has been published and won awards. As an artist, she loves to have fun with art and strives to bring that into her classes as well.

Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and an AAS degree in Commercial Photography from Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie, MN where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a national academic honor society.

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival

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

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

 

 

Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit

Call for Artists for Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit

Reflections and Abstractions Call For Artists

We invite all artists to enter our upcoming exhibition Reflections and Abstractions. Our search for Reflections is precisely those aspects one focuses on and what is visual at certain points in time which features aspects of light. Like the return of light from a surface, the production of an image by or as if by a mirror or the action of bending or folding back, reflective patterns.  Abstractions borrow certain coordinations from already constructed structures or images and reorganize them in a function of new givens. This can originate from certain color, figure, nature and consistence having been observed to go together, or perceived, and compounding them.

We look forward to seeing many interesting and beautiful works of art.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center Gallery
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

EXHIBIT DATES
April 8 to May 29, 2019

ARTS CENTER HOURS
EXHIBIT is open during regular/ARTS CENTER HOURS * Extended Hours on special occasion.
Wednesday-Saturday 9-5pm
(subject to Volunteer availability)

DEADLINES
Entry Fee Deadline: by midnight Wednesday March 25, 2020 (complete form below to enter)

DETAILS
Notification of Acceptance will be sent:  on or before March 26, 2020
Exhibit Dates: April 8 to May 29, 2019
Artists’ Reception: April 16, 2020 from 6:30-8:30pm

Art Drop-Off:  Monday, April 6, 4-7pm or Tuesday, April 7 12:30-4pm
If the drop-off time doesn’t work for you, please contact Mary Strother to make arrangements.
Art Pick-Up: Friday, May 29, 5-7pm or Saturday, May 30, 10-3pm (Note: this is Memorial Weekend)
Any work left at the Arts Center 30 days after an exhibit ends becomes the property of the ACCC.

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. Thank you.

  • NEW (as of 3/12/20) 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. So, the commission paid to the ACCC goes from 40% to 30%. This is effective immediately and will apply to the March hours volunteered at the Arts Center. To Volunteer at the Arts Center, visit our Volunteer page.

We can accept up to 3 works per artist until the gallery is full.

After you complete the Entry Form below, email your 3 images of your work to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to complete your entry.

Membership is not required to be in the show, but Members are eligible for a reduced Entry Fee. 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 so you can pay the Member rate. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account yet, please go to our Account page for instructions.

FEE
ACCC Members $15 for first entry, $5 for each additional entry, up to 3 total.

Nonmembers $25 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry, up to 3 total.

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

AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and officially submit your accepted works. Labeled artwork can be brought to the Arts Center on the Art Drop-Off date listed above. Please make sure your item label matches artwork submitted for the exhibit.

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Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit