Arts Consortium of Carver County

ArtMatters Newsletter October 2019

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ArtMatters Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 10 | October 2019

Current and Upcoming Events

Writers Read Art October 17 at 7pm
Members’ Show Exhibit continues until November 1
Holiday Show Nov 6 to Dec 21
Holiday Show Artists’ Reception Nov 7, 6:30-8:30pm

Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wed-Fri 12-5pm; Sat 9am to 3pm

Check our online Calendar for more events and classes

Arts Center in October

Writers Read Art
You are invited to attend the event “Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7 pm in the Arts Center in Victoria.  Local writers have been composing written responses to the art in the Members’ Show and during this evening will read one of their works of prose or poetry to the public. Our event will include not only the readings, but also a time for artists and writers and the public to socialize with each other and to discuss possible future collaborations between artists and writers.  We look forward to seeing you at this exciting new undertaking by the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Direct your questions to Susan Coultrap-McQuin, literaryarts@artsofcarvercounty.org or call the Arts Center at 952-443-3200.

Writers Read Art

Members' Show

Call for Artists for the Holiday Gift Show

We INVITE ALL ARTISTS to enter the 2nd Annual ACCC Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center. We look forward to showcasing our extremely talented local artists. We are seeking a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts, CDs, books and more for purchase for the holidays. Submission deadline is Oct. 22, 2019. Show is Nov 6-Dec 21. Sell your art in Victoria! Visit our website for submission details.

Agriculture Photography Contest

The top three winners in each category will be awarded a blue, red or yellow ribbon with our appreciation at the Photography Workshop on Thursday, November 14th at the Arts Center. All are welcome to attend. This year’s Photo Contest theme is “Agriculture” and photographs can include any aspect of agriculture and rural life. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County, Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The application deadline is midnight November 5.  Check our website for submission instructions.

Art Wander Studio Tour 2019

Thank you to all who did the Art Wander Studio Tour and visited with our local artists throughout Carver County. You can learn more about the artists on ArtWander.com. We look forward to showcasing more of their work at the Arts Center during the Holiday Gift Show and into the new year!

We Are Gearing Up For Holiday Shoppers!

Seeking additional Volunteers to work alongside our experienced Volunteers in anticipation of our increased shoppers during the holidays. The ACCC Arts Center is one of the ways we support local artists, by offering them a venue to sell their beautiful work. We rely 100% on Volunteers to run the Center. We are seeking Volunteers to fill shifts that are 2 or 3 hours on Wednesdays – Saturdays. NO RETAIL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will train you, it’s really quite simple to catch on and it’s so fun to talk with the customers as they browse the Center. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form.

QuickBooks Bookkeeping Volunteer
We are also seeking a Volunteer with QuickBooks experience to help us keep our finances in order. Indicate what you are interested in and your skills when you fill out the Volunteer Form, link above. Thanks!

Thank you for your support of the Arts Consortium of Carver County!

Join. Donate. Sponsor.

We rely on donations, sponsorships, memberships, grants, and contributions to support our initiatives and programs. We work to fulfill our mission of elevating the arts within our communities. We receive donations throughout the year from Members and Nonmembers. Sometimes we have a special donation drive when we have the opportunity to receive matching funds. We accept donations from individuals, families, charitable funds, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, schools, government agencies and nonprofits. You don’t need to be an artist to support the ARTS!

As a 501(c)3, the Arts Consortium of Carver County is a registered charitable organization. Your Donation should be 100% tax deductible. Please verify with your accountant. Thank you for your support! Donate Today. Join us by becoming a Member.

ACCC Member Directories

Hello ACCC Members! Thank you to those Artists, Businesses and Organizations who have completed their online Directory Listing on the ACCC website. If you haven’t logged into your new ACCC Membership Account for the first time yet, please start on our Account page by requesting your password. Contact Michelle Aspelin with any Membership questions at admin@artsofcarvercounty.org.

View Visual Artist Directory
View Music Artist Directory
View Literary Artist Directory
View Theater & Dance Directory

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Writers Read Art

Invitation to Writers Read Art Oct 17

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Writers Read Art

Invitation to Artists, Writers, and the Public

You are invited to attend the event “Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7 pm in the Arts Center in Victoria.  Local writers have been composing written responses to the art in the Members’ Show and during this evening will read one of their works of prose or poetry to the public. Our event will include not only the readings, but also a time for artists and writers and the public to socialize with each other and to discuss possible future collaborations between artists and writers.  We look forward to seeing you at this exciting new undertaking by the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

LOCATION
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
30

DATE
October 17, 2019

TIME
7:00pm

FEE
free

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin
literaryarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200

Members' Show

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

Arts Consortium of Carver County

Literary Challenge Now Thru Oct 17

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Literary Challenge!

Visit the Arts Center & Write

Read your response on October 17

The Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium announces a Literary Challenge for local writers.  During the months of September and early October, you are invited to visit the ACCC Arts Center in Victoria to view the visual and literary art in the new ACCC Members’ Show and to write something in response.  ACCC will host an open reading of these responses on October 17.

Guidelines:  Your work can be a piece of fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or poetry, but should be limited to no more than 2 pages double-spaced for the prose and no more than 2 pages for a poem.  Bring this work to read at “Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7pm in the Arts Center.

Writers Read Art:  Each writer will read the one piece he/she wrote as part of the Literary Challenge.  There will be a time for socializing with the artists and other writers.  The public is invited to attend also.

We hope you will join us in this Literary Challenge and at the event “Writers Read Art”!  If you have questions, please contact us at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.

ACCC Arts Center
Open:  12-5 on W, Th, F or 9-5 on Sat
(Sat 9/18 open until 8pm during Victoria’s Classic Car Night)
Address: 7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria, MN 55386
Phone:  952-443-3200

Writers Read Art

Members' Show

Arts Consortium of Carver County

ArtMatters Newsletter September 2019

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ArtMatters Newsletter September 2019 | Volume 9 | Issue 9

Mark Your Calendar

Members’ Show Exhibit at Arts Center August 28 to November 1
New Song Collective September 6, 7-8:30pm in the “street” area of the ACCC Arts Center
Members’ Show Artists’ Reception Thursday, September 12 6:30-8:30pm
Art Wander Studio Tour throughout Carver County September 27, 28 & 29

Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Until 8pm on Classic Car nights, Wednesday, September 4 & 18, subject to volunteer availability

Check our online Calendar for more events and classes

Arts Center in September

We’re excited to celebrate the Art created by the Members of the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Bring your friends and family to meet the artists and find out the stories that inspired their work. All artwork in the show is available for purchase during the show as well as during the Artists’ Reception. Enjoy light appetizers, beverages, wine and music throughout the evening. Their work is amazing! We have highlighted each of the 20 Member Artists with their Artist’s Statement next to their work so you can learn more about them when you browse the gallery.
Members’ Show Artists’ Reception Thursday, September 12th from 6:30-8:30pm
Members' Show

New Song Collective is a music event hosted by Ted Hajnasiewicz* and Steve Kelzer* where several songwriters perform their compositions and talk about the process. The event takes place at the ACCC Arts Center, in what is called “the street” area, directly outside the gallery. Limited to 30 guests. September 6th, 2019, 7 to 8:30pm

Participating Artists: Alex Tulp, Yvette Nelson, Tanecsha Jones, Tom Sedio and Stephen Smith*
Suggested $5 goodwill donation. Contact Steve Kelzer, music@artsofcarvercounty.org, 952-465-2384.
*ACCC Members

Art Wander Studio Tour

Wander by on September 27, 28 & 29, 2019. NEW in 2019, Free Art Wander Trolley Tours! Complimentary trolley tours to studios in outlying Waconia and Chanhassen, Chaska, and Carver will be available this year, courtesy of SW Transit Trolleys. No hassle of hunting for studios – Board a trolley and we’ll take you to a variety of studios on the Art Wander. Information on routes, parking and how to sign up will be available soon on ArtWander.com. Get your 2019 Studio Map and view the brochure on the Art Wander website or pick it up at the ACCC Arts Center. Gather your friends and do the tour!

Join, Donate or Sponsor

We rely on donations, sponsorships, memberships, grants, and contributions to support our initiatives and programs. We work to fulfill our mission of elevating the arts within our communities. We receive donations throughout the year from Members and Nonmembers. Sometimes we have a special donation drive when we have the opportunity to receive matching funds. We accept donations from individuals, families, charitable funds, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, schools, government agencies and nonprofits. You don’t need to be an artist to support the ARTS!

As a 501(c)3, the Arts Consortium of Carver County is a registered charitable organization. Your Donation should be 100% tax deductible. Please verify with your accountant. Thank you for your support! Donate Today. Join us by becoming a Member.

Literary News

The Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium announces a Literary Challenge for local writers. During the months of September and early October, you are invited to visit the Arts Center in Victoria (12-5 on W, Th, F or 9-5 on Sat) to choose a work of art in the Member Show that inspires you to write. Then, compose a piece of short prose (up to 2 pages double-spaced) or poetry inspired by that art (visual or literary) to read at our open reading entitled“Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7pm. We will also invite the artists in the Member Show to join us, and we will plan a time for socializing with each other at the event.  We hope you will join us in this Literary Challenge!  If you have questions, please contact Susan Coultrap-McQuin.

Agriculture Photography Contest

NOW is the time to be snapping your photos!
This year’s Photo Contest theme is “Agriculture” and photographs can include any aspect of agriculture and rural life. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County, Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The application deadline is midnight November 5.  Check our website for submission instructions.
Shown is the 2018 Adult Resident Blue Ribbon winner Rebecca Willette.

No Retail Experience Necessary – Volunteer at the ACCC Arts Center 1-2 times a Month, or More!

The ACCC Arts Center is one of the ways we support local artists, by offering them a venue to sell their beautiful work. We rely 100% on Volunteers to run the Center. We are seeking Volunteers to fill shifts that are 2 or 3 hours on  Wednesdays – Saturdays. NO RETAIL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will train you, it’s really quite simple to catch on and it’s so fun to talk with the customers as they browse the Center. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form.

We are also seeking a Volunteer with Quickbooks experience and we have openings on various committees. Indicate what you are interested in and your skills when you fill out the Volunteer Form, link above. Thanks!

Thank you for your support of the Arts Consortium of Carver County!

A Look Ahead…

Holiday Gift Show. We are working out the final details for our Holiday Gift Show at the ACCC Arts Center. If you’d like to Volunteer to help coordinate the artwork intake for this show or ongoing retail sales in the Gift Shop, please complete the Volunteer Form on our website. The Holiday Gift Show starts November 6 and runs through December. It will feature unique visual art, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, CDs by area musicians, books by local authors, and more!

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival. Be a part of the planning for our signature festival held at Parley Lake Winery every July. Next year will be our 10th year for ArtStock! If you have ideas to share and want to be a part of this well coordinated, successful regional event, please fill out our Volunteer Form and check the “ArtStock” box. We will match your talent with tasks on our “to-do” list.

Member Directory Listings

Hello ACCC Members! Thank you to those Artists, Businesses and Organizations who have completed their online Directory Listing on the ACCC website. If you haven’t logged into your new ACCC Membership Account for the first time yet, please start on our Account page by requesting your password. Contact Michelle Aspelin with any Membership questions at admin@artsofcarvercounty.org.

View Visual Artist Directory
View Music Artist Directory
View Literary Artist Directory
View Theater & Dance Directory

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Arts Center Hours

Wednesday – Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Open Until 8pm 
on Discover Victoria Classic Car Nights
September 4 & 18

ArtMatters Newsletter September 2019

Writers Read Art

Writers Read Art Oct 17

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Call for Artists and Invitation to the Public to Join us for Writers Read Art

This is an open reading event for writers who have written short prose or poetry about a work of art (visual or literary) in the Members’ Show.  We are issuing a Literary Challenge for people to visit the ACCC Arts Center to choose a work about which to write.

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

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
25-30

DATE
Oct. 17

TIME
7-9pm

DETAILS
The Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium announces a Literary Challenge to local writers.  During the months of September and early October, you are invited to visit the ACCC Arts Center in Victoria (12-5 on W, Th, F or 9-5 on Sat) to choose a work of art in the Members’ Show that inspires you to write. Then, compose a piece of short prose (up to 2 pages double-spaced) or poetry inspired by that art (visual or literary) to read at our open reading entitled “Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7pm. We also invite the artists in the Members’ Show to join us for socializing with each other at the event.  We hope you will join us in this Literary Challenge!  If you have questions, please contact Susan Coultrap-McQuin, info below.

FEE
Free Event

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin
literary@artsofcarvercounty.org
Arts Center 952-443-3200

Writers Read Art

New Song Collective September 6

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New Song Collective is a music event hosted by Ted Hajnasiewicz* and Steve Kelzer where several songwriters perform their compositions and talk about the process. This is an ongoing series.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center, in what is called “the street” area, directly outside the gallery.
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386

MAX ATTENDEES
30

DATE
September 6th, 2019

TIME/HOURS
7 to 8:30pm

Participating Artists
Alex Tulp
Yvette Nelson
Tanecsha Jones
Tom Sedio
Stephen Smith

FEE
Suggested $5 goodwill donation

CONTACT
Steve Kelzer
music@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-465-2384

*Musicians with links are ACCC Members

Arts Consortium of Carver County

ArtMatters Newsletter August 2019

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Welcome to our ArtMatters Newsletter August 2019 issue. We hope you find this information useful as you plan your precious time. We enjoy promoting the Arts to the Carver County community!

To become a Member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County, please visit our Membership page. You’ll find a list of Member benefits as well as different membership levels to choose from. Thank you for supporting the Arts in our community!

Summer Events

Nature: Water & Waves Exhibit at Arts Center now to August 23
Michelle Plombon, Featured Artist at the Arts Center now to August 23
Victoria Fine Art Fair in downtown Victoria on August 3, 10am to 5pm
Members’ Show Exhibit at Arts Center August 28 to November 1
Members’ Show Artists’ Reception Thursday, September 12 6:30-8:30pm
Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Until 8pm on Classic Car nights, Wednesday August 7 & 21 and September 4 & 18

Check our online Calendar for more events and classes

Arts Center in August

Current exhibit Nature: Water and Waves. The show runs through August 23. Remember, all the art for sale in the shop is by Carver County artists.  We hope you will support their work.

Members’ Show August 28 through November 1, 2019. August 19 is the submission deadline for the Members’ Show exhibit at the Arts Center. We look forward to showcasing as many Members as we can. Be sure to register early, all media types are welcome. We will display our Member’s biography on the walls at the Center so you can learn more about each artist as you browse the Gallery. You can also search for artists on our Directories, link below. For registration information and details about the exhibit, visit the Members’ Show.
ACCC Member Directories – search for your favorite ACCC artists!
View Visual Artist Directory
View Music Artist Directory
View Literary Artist Directory
View Theater & Dance Directory

Members' Show

Summer Festivals
The annual ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival at Parley Lake Winery was held on July 13 & 14.  This popular event featured opportunities to purchase great art and to enjoy fine wine, food and music.  In honor of the Woodstock 50th anniversary, a 60’s theme featured artists and guests embracing their groovy-ness! This year we had a hot, sunny day to get together and celebrate art in the community, and we are so grateful to our amazing volunteers who made the day especially enjoyable. Thank you to all the artists and booth sponsors – everyone had a wonderful day and we can’t wait to start planning for next year. Special thanks to Steve Zeller and our host Parley Lake Winery.

Victoria Fine Art Fair
Bonjour!  Bienvenue!  Welcome to our 3rd annual Victoria Fine Art Fair in the heart of trendy Victoria on Saturday, August 3rd from 10am to 5pm. This year we have a French Flair complete with French wine, food and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. Our French-themed Art Fair will be held in conjunction with the German Volksfest in Victoria, bringing us together like the Rhine River! Enjoy music, sample fine French wines, French food and pastries, and explore the fine art for sale in the lovely lakeside setting in Victoria. Nearby cafes and restaurants will be open as well as specialty food trucks. Guests will enjoy a walk along the parkway overlooking scenic Stieger Lake. We hope you will come find the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art.  Please see our website for details.

Live Music in the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand:

  • Holly & Matt 10am-12pm
  • Internationally renowned Monroe Crossing 1-3pm
  • Two Sundays, 3-6pm
  • More music performed with Volksfest until late into the evening!

See you Saturday August 3rd. 10am -5pm at the Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019!

Literary News

The ACCC Literary Committee hosted a Haiku Jam at ArtStock at Parley Lake Winery on July 13-14.  At the end of the day, there were 44 new haikus!  Congratulations to all who wrote one.  You will have a second chance at the Victoria Fine Art Fair on August 3.  Watch for our sign and try your hand at poetry about the day.

The Literary Committee also hosted an open reading entitled Writers Read Water and Waves on Thursday, July 18 in the Arts Center.  Fourteen authors from across the county read a wide variety of poetry and prose related to the theme of water.  We had about 25 people in the audience, enjoying the art on the walls and the literature they heard read.

Finally, ACCC and the Literary Committee announces a new 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.  Follow the guidelines for artist submissions in terms of timing and other requirements on the ACCC Members’ Show submission page.  If you have questions, contact Susan Coultrap-McQuin, Literary Liaison on the ACCC Board for further details.  Deadline August 19 for submissions.

 

New Look at the Arts Center

“…time for a cool change, I know that it’s time for a cool change…” Little River Band 1979.

Change. That’s exactly what is happening in our Arts Center Gallery and Retail space right now. Board member Amy Rottunda has stepped up to lead the retail committee, and boy is this team excited! You may have already noticed a whole new “vibe” in the Center recently. If you haven’t been by in a while, we hope you’ll come in and check out the great new volunteer desk where our amazing gallery team helps everyone to have a great experience at the Arts Center.  New fixtures are coming soon that will allow us to offer even more great locally crafted goods and represent more artists in the space.

So, come on downstairs and cool off! We’ve got amazing original work pieces that would be ideal wedding and anniversary gifts, a new line of greeting cards, jewelry and some new pottery pieces.

Want to learn more about our retail opportunities? Send an email to inquire about submitting your art to: GiftShop@ArtsofCarverCounty.org

Photography Contest

We are starting to get entries for the ACCC Photo Contest 2019. This year’s theme is “Agriculture” and photographs can include any aspect of agriculture and rural life. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County, Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The application deadline is midnight November 5.  Check our website for submission instructions. Shown is the 2018 Adult Resident Blue Ribbon winner Rebecca Willette.

Business Skills Classes for Artists

Hello! We wanted to share this opportunity with our Members and Supporters. The Carver County Library has put together an amazing list of Business Skills Classes for Artists. Registration opens August 1, 2019 on the Carver County Library website. Space is limited, so if you are interested, be sure to register! Classes are FREE!

Could You Volunteer 2-3 Hours of Your Time?

Arts Center Volunteers: We always welcome new volunteers to help us in the Arts Center for a few hours every month. We will provide training by experienced volunteers before you will be asked to work on your own. You can always choose to work with others. It is fun and supports the arts in our county. Shifts are 2 or 3 hours. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form.

Victoria Fine Art Fair (Aug 3) also needs volunteers for 2- or 3-hour shifts to help setup or work in the ACCC booth.  If you are interested, please fill out the form on the Victoria Fine Art Fair page to indicate your availability.  Event coordinator, Sue Thompson Steenhoven, will contact you to confirm and provide details.

Thank you for your support of the Arts Consortium of Carver County!

Member Directory Listings

Hello ACCC Members! Thank you to those Artists, Businesses and Organizations who have completed their online Directory Listing on the ACCC website. If you haven’t logged into your new ACCC Membership Account for the first time yet, please start on our Account page by requesting your password. Contact Michelle Aspelin with any Membership questions at admin@artsofcarvercounty.org.

View Visual Artist Directory
View Music Artist Directory
View Literary Artist Directory
View Theater & Dance Directory

Members' Show

Members’ Show for Writers too!

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Great Opportunity to Display your Literary Work at the Members’ Show

Writing HangingDo 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 announce a new initiative to display short literary works along with art in the Members’ Show, scheduled for August 28-November 1.  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 new “Writings” 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.

The Member entry fee is $15 for the first entry and $5 for each additional entry. Show Registration Link.

Follow the guidelines for artist submissions in terms of timing and other requirements.  Contact the Literary Liaison at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for further details.  Deadline is midnight, August 19 for submissions and your directory listing complete.

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

SHOW DATES
Aug 28- Nov 1

TIME/HOURS
Gallery Hours are Wednesday – Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9-5pm

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
August 19, 2019
Go here to submit your work.

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin
literary@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200 (Arts Center)

Members' Show

Victoria Fine Art Fair – With a French Flair Saturday, August 3, 2019

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Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019

Bonjour!  Bienvenue!  Welcome to our 3rd annual Victoria Fine Art Fair in the heart of trendy Victoria.  Our Art Fair has a French Flair this year, complete with French Wine, Food and of course the Eiffel Tower.  Shop for local art lakeside while listening to music and sampling wines. Visit the French flower mart, see samples of Famous French Artists like Monet, Matisse, and Cézanne. Watch artists paint Live plein air near the lake. Stop by the new ACCC Arts Center below to Ruby’s Roost Coffee Shop and see all the amazing artists we have inside as well.  Just like France and Germany along the Rhine, Victoria’s annual Volksfest is in conjunction with our French theme Art Fair to create a wonderful lakeside event. Join us!!!

Walk along the park overlooking scenic Stieger Lake and shop for the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art. See talented artists painting live plein air.  Learn about famous French artists of the past. Paint with us on our community art project.  So much fun!! You’ll be supporting amazing local artists as we bring arts to our community.

We will have pottery, unique handmade guitars, jewelry, oil paintings, sculpture and more!  Listen to live music playing at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand. This year the internationally renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing, will be performing at 1pm. Music will continue into the evening with Volksfest line up of music, food and fun for all ages.

Live Music in the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand:

  • Holly & Matt 10am-12pm
  • Internationally renowned Monroe Crossing 1-3pm
  • Two Sundays, 3-6pm
  • Howe, Butchart, & Scott, 6pm

See you Saturday August 3rd. 10am -5pm at the Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019!

Brought to you by the Arts Consortium of Carver County right in the heart of downtown Victoria.
Arts Center Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9-5pm

LOCATION
Downtown Victoria on beautiful Stieger Lake along the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail in Bayfront Park.

DATE
Saturday, August 3, 2019

HOURS
10am – 5pm

FEE
This is a FREE event

CONTACT
Sue Thompson, Festival Liaison
sue@pointofdeparture.pro
952-240-3180

FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.artsofcarvercounty.org/art-fair