Emma Aspelin

Ridgeview Hospital Gallery

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Ridgeview Photography ShowInvitation for the Public – Ridgeview Medical Center Photography Show

This is a show of 3 emerging photographers from Carver County at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia (the hospital). Preview some of their photography below.

Event Location
Ridgeview Hospital gallery by the Same Day Surgery
The address of the hospital is : 500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN 55387

Dates
October 1 through December 20, 2018

Time/Hours 
Open when the Hospital is open

Details
The names of the 3 photographers are:
Emma Aspelin
Lauren Anderson
Peter Larson

Event Fee
Free and open to the public

Contact Person
Mary Thoreson Strother
marystrotherstudio@gmail.com
952-448-4432

Preview of the Ridgeview Medical Center Photography Show

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ACCC ArtMatters Newsletter October

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October 2018

ACCC Arts Center News

ACCC Members’ Show: Now through November 9

Have you seen our new ACCC Members’ Show that began September 10? Thirty member artists are sharing their works in the ACCC Arts Center until November 9. Come into the gallery and spend time seeing the work of these wonderful artists and reading the artistic statements about it. Their beautiful creations demonstrate a variety of subject matter and everything from abstract to highly realistic styles. Member artists are of various ages and backgrounds. The show is open during normal gallery hours or join us for the Artists’ Reception on October 11 from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Refreshments will be served, and member artists will be available to speak to you about their work and process. Artworks are available for immediate purchase and include paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, photography, writing and more!
Join us for Writers Reading in Victoria by ACCC member writers on Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm. Watch for more details by email. We hope to see you soon at the Center. More information about the Members’ Show.

Holiday Gift Show:

We are excited to announce our first annual Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center, from November 15th through December 24th.  With more visitors coming to the center every week, this show is a perfect opportunity to support a diverse collection of extremely talented local artists. We will have a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts to purchase for friends and loved ones for the holidays.  There will be a Grand Opening Thursday, November 15th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  It will be free and open to everyone.  So, bring friends!  All contributing artists are encouraged to attend.

Call for Artists Holiday Gift Show: 

If you would like to have items in the Holiday Gift Show, please email three sample images of your work, indicating the medium and pricing, with the subject line HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW to programs@artsofcarvercounty.org by October 15, 2018. The pictures should represent what you are submitting to sell. All work needs to be original and made by the artist. No mass-produced items, or items made from kits. If your work is accepted, please have extra work ready, so we can restock when necessary. Questions? Please contact Deborah Barce or go to our website to review the Call for Artists for the Holiday Gift Show. Each artist must be an ACCC member.
Please note: 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 6ft or round table to set up their own display, though we will have a glass cabinet for some fine jewelry.

Submission deadline: October 15 Email of acceptance: October 17 
Accepted Artists Set up: Tuesday, Nov.13 from 5-7pm and Wednesday, Nov.14 from 12-7pm
Grand Opening: Thursday, Nov.15 from 6:30-8:30pm 

ACCC Arts Center Open Hours
Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-5pm
Fridays 12-3pm
Saturdays 9am-3pm

Literary Arts

Chaska Library is hosting a live read of both poetry and prose on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Fireplace Room, 3 City Hall Plaza. The event will include Poetry in the Park contestants and Arts Consortium of Carver County ribbon winners in addition to any other writers who would like an opportunity for a live mic. Come hear the literary talent in the area! If you would like to participate in reading, please come with up to THREE 1-page readings prepared. We will present in rotation until 7:45pm. Refreshments will be provided by Chaska Friends. The event may be recorded by CC-TV.

Music Arts

Steve Kelzer has been reaching out to Carver County musicians and songwriters for submissions to a Christmas Album and performers for the Arts Space. For more information, contact: Steve Kelzer.

Art Tourism

The fall season is an especially busy time for Barn Quilt Tours. Tour groups from Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding suburban areas especially love to see our communities, countryside and culture here in Carver County. They are fascinated with our public art projects (such as the Barn Quilts), our festivals & events, and of course our new Arts Center! Another group will be visiting the Arts Center on Saturday, October 13th and will be viewing our latest member exhibit. Barb Hone and Janet Fahey just finished another speaking engagement as well for the Northfield Quilters in Northfield, MN. If your group, club or classroom is looking for a new exciting presentation and art activity, please contact Barb Hone or Janet Fahey.

Art Wander

Thank you to all who attended Art Wander. It was a wonderful success with many people visiting many studios on the beautiful days of the event. This activity was another testament to the thriving arts in Carver County. Thank you also to all the artists that made the day a success. It is a lot of work, much appreciated by the attendees. ArtWander.com.

Seeking Volunteers

Volunteers needed for Operations and Administration Committee:
This committee is charged with overseeing the operations of the Arts Center, proposing policies and procedures for the center and for ACCC overall. We’d love to add members with experience in nonprofit operations, facilities management, and office operations. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer form. Susan Coultrap-McQuin or Janet Fahey, co-chairs of the O&A Committee, will contact you.

Volunteer needed as our Finance Advisor:
If you have some public finance experience and familiarity with federal and state non-profit regulations, and a few hours quarterly to give to ACCC, we’d love to have you serve as our Volunteer Finance Advisor. Responsibilities include working with the Executive Committee on annual budgeting and planning and helping us ensure our financial practices are aligned with federal and state non-profit regulations, conform to our mission and goals and reflect best practices in the field. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer form and a member of the Executive Committee will contact you.

ACCC CD Vol 4Join or Renew Your Membership

New and renewing members receive a complimentary ACCC CD, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. IV. Use our easy online Membership Form to submit your information and pay online, or visit our Membership page for instructions to mail in your Membership.

Thanks for supporting the ACCC!

ACCC Members’ Show

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Please join us at the ACCC Arts Center Gallery for a show of fabulous works of art by ACCC Artist Members available for immediate purchase. Browse the Center and discover works like paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, photography and more! We look forward to seeing you at the Center.

Event Location
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Victoria MN

Dates
Show Dates September 10-November 9

Hours
Wednesday and Thursday 12-5pm, Friday 12-3pm, Saturday 9-3pm

Artists’ Reception
October 11, 2018 6:30-8:30pm at the Arts Center
We invite the public to attend our Member Artists’ Reception to meet some of our 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 in the Arts Center.

Discover work from the following ACCC Artist Members, click on their name to see their Artist Profile:
Deborah Barce
Beth Billstrom
Janet Brose
Annette Coxall
Carter Cripe
Todd Jacobs
Gina Nicolae Johnson
Peter Larson
Jeff Leech
Elynn Lepel
Art Manno
Laura Michel
Maren Mohr
Wendi Moffly
Marla Mullaney
Kathryn Mussack
Terrie Myers
Kathy Nesseth
Maria Ricke
Rayetta Rydquist
Amy Sabatier
Terrence Scholz
Mary Strother
Molly Margaret Strother
Mary Stumpfl
Laurel Sundberg
Jennifer Thurston
Katrina Trent
Noel Van Tol
Neysa Winterer

Event Fee
Free

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

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Art Wander 2018

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Art Wander 2018

Art Wander is fast approaching. Wander the countryside of Carver County and visit the Artists during the 2018 Open Studio Tour. September 21-23, 2018

From Potters to Weavers, Painters and Illustrators, Stained Glass Artists, Woodworkers, Sculptors and Jewelers, come visit our many talented artists.
Share their excitement in welcoming you into their homes and studios, demonstrating their techniques and having the products of their creativity
available for you to take home, share as gifts or use as inspiration. You can find the 2018 Art Wander Brochures at Unearthed Arts Gallery in Waconia, all three Mocha Monkey locations, the ACCC Arts Center in Victoria and Re/Max Advisors West in Chaska. They will also be available at all studios during the tour or you can download the brochure by going to the website, artwander.com

Event Location
This is an Open Studio Tour in Carver County, Artists will have their studios and homes open to the public.

Dates
September 21, 22, & 23, 2018

Time
Friday 1 – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 6 pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm

Event Fee
free

Contact
artwander.com
chair@artwander.com
952-454-0216

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ACCC ArtMatters Newsletter September

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ArtMatters September Newsletter 2018

ACCC Arts Center

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ACCC Arts Center News

By Susan Coultrap-McQuin
Thanks to all of you who have stopped by to see our new Arts Center in downtown Victoria. We have had over 500 visitors to our space so far. The Grand Opening on the evening of August 2 was a huge success. We welcomed the SW Chamber to a Meet and Greet event on August 7 and hosted a “Pop-up Concert” on August 17th. On August 23rd one of the Barn Quilt tour groups stopped by the center. We have enjoyed meeting all of our visitors and look forward to seeing you in the months ahead when we will be having a Members’ Show (September 10-November 9) and a Holiday Show (November 15 – December 24). Our new hours beginning in September will be Wednesday and Thursday, 12-5 (12-8 for Classic Cars on Sept 5 & 19), Friday 12-3, and Saturday 9-3. Come see us soon and consider volunteering to help out in the new space by filling out a Volunteer Form.

Up Next… ACCC Members’ Show

September 10 to November 9
Members can sign up to participate in this upcoming show by going to the to this post. Deadline for submission of paperwork and images is September 1. Accepted members will receive an email communication with more details. Intake of art work is scheduled at the Arts Center on Sept.5 from 12pm – 3pm at the Arts Center. The new show will be set up by September 10. Do come by to see it. We will have an Artists’ Reception on October 11th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This show will be on display until November 9.

Visual Arts
By Liaison Mary Strother
The next show at Ridgeview Medical Center entitled “Emerging Photographers of Carver County” will include works by three local photographers. It will run from October 1 to December 20.

Literary Arts
By Liaison Jim Kane
The local authors booth at River City Days (RCD) was a huge success in terms of meeting folks and talking about writing, and individual authors sold books. Several people purchased books simply to support local writers, and that was very satisfying to hear. Thanks to Dan O’Brien, Doug Munson and Angela Hunt for all they did to set up and promote the RCD writers outing. The following weekend some of the same writers set up a booth at the Powderhorn Art Fair. They reported good foot traffic and some sales. Finally, the Victoria Arts Center Grand Opening drew writers from the Chanhassen Writers Group, enthusiastic about the new space and how it might be used to promote writing in Carver County.

Music Arts
By Liaison Steve Kelzer
The musicians have been busy. The Victoria Fine Art Fair on August 11 included performances by several local musicians. Vendors and attendees liked having the music. The next week Steve Kelzer coordinated the “Pop-up Concert” at the Arts Center on August 17th. It drew an enthusiastic crowd to hear the local performers. He is organizing a Christmas CD; contact him if you are interested in participating.

Art Tourism
By Liaison Janet Fahey
Barn Quilt Tours continue to be booked for 2018, so check them out (barnquiltsofccmn.com). In fact, the reputation of the Barn Quilts project continues to spread. On Saturday, August 11th, Janet Fahey was invited to speak to a group of Morocco dignitaries, who were on a week-long visit to Carver County, MN to learn about Agritourism. They were hosted by the U of M Extension office. Janet shared the story of the ACCC’s public art project, the Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN (BQofCC), and how it has created tourism to our region. Barb Hone joined as well and shared her Barn Quilts of Carver County MN book, coloring book, and her line of gifts and souvenirs. They met at the Quilt Haven on Main, in Hutchinson, where they were enthusiastically greeted and hosted by owners Bonny & Don Hartung. Cindy Buckholz, a barn quilt artist from Hutchinson attended as well and briefly demonstrated the art of painting a barn quilt. The three Morocco guests shared their vision of furthering tourism in their resort areas with US visitors, incorporating their cultural art and music. They were captivated by the BQofCC, the work of the ACCC and the quilts on display at the Quilt Haven. It was an incredible sharing ideas, experiences and friendships. Continued correspondence and networking are anticipated.

Art Wander September 21-23
The annual Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander is September 21, 22 and 23. Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. The ACCC Arts Center will be closed on Saturday Sept. 22 so all members can attend the Art Wander. All the details are at ArtWander.com.

Results From Past Events

Barb Hone and Steve Zeller

Barb Hone (Barn Quilt Treasures) and Steve Zeller (Parley Lake Winery) – 2018 organizers

ArtStock
By Barb Hone
This was the 8th successful year for our Art, Wine, and Music Festival. It was a great celebration including 55 artists, 7 musicians who entertained all day, winners of our annual poetry contest who read their poems, and 3 lucky guests who won our Art Gift Certificates, $100 apiece, to spend among the artists. A number of people of all ages had fun painting rocks to “Rock the Arts.” Thanks to Parley Lake Winery for again hosting us in their picturesque setting. Thanks, too, to all the volunteers who helped make it possible.

This year FOX, Channel 9, broadcast our event. The Thursday before, M. A. Rosko came to Parley Lake Winery for a preview. Eleven artists had set up a vignette of their booths representing 9 different mediums. The tape was aired the following morning, Friday, before the show and was aired again on the evening news! Following the shoot at the winery, Channel 9 also stopped by the new Arts Center in Victoria. It was great coverage for a wonderful weekend!

Victoria Fine Arts Fair
By Cindy Anderson
The Victoria Fine Art Fair was held on Saturday August 11th in downtown Victoria overlooking the shores of beautiful Stieger Lake. There were 29 artist booths. We had three bands playing throughout the day. Cindy Anderson welcomed each artist as a new member and asked them to go to the website to load their artist profiles and images. The artists were invited to register for the Member Show coming up in September, and they were also asked to consider the Holiday Show for selling more items on the smaller scale. Signups are on the website. In addition to the artists and musicians, the VFAF also included a public art event. 4 x 4 panels and paint were provided, and community members could paint at their will. The event overall went well. We are grateful to the 11 sponsors for the event, including Beyond Homes Realty, Qualitas Professional Services, Budget Blinds, Seek Eye Care, Willa June, The Social Ice Cream Parlor, Deer Run Golf Club, Nourish Life Clinic, Security Bank, and Re/Max Advisors West.

Public Art Project at Victoria Fine Art Fair 2018 – Cindy Anderson (organizer with Monica Hartman) with guests painting vertical art

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Many volunteers are needed to work in the Arts Center, for committees related to the arts, and events like ArtStock and the Victoria Fine Art Fair. It you would like to help out, please fill out a form on the Volunteer Opportunities page to express your interest. Thank you! We will contact you soon.

ACCC Arts Center Open Hours in September
Wednesdays 12-5pm (Sept 5 & 19 12-8pm)
Thursdays 12-5pm
Fridays 12-3pm
Saturdays 9am-3pm
Closed Sat Sept 22 during the Art Wander

Join or Renew Your Membership

By Deborah Barce
New and renewing members receive a complimentary ACCC CD, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. IV. Use our easy online Membership Form to submit your information and pay online, or visit our Membership page for instructions to mail in your Membership.

Thanks for supporting the ACCC and reading our ArtMatters September Newsletter

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Business Skills for Artists – Classes at Carver County Libraries

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The Carver County Library System is doing a selection of programs from Springboard for the Arts “Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists” professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines- visual, performing and literary arts. Registration is required for these classes, link below.

Program Location
Carver County Libraries, Chanhassen and Waconia

Date/Time
Series of Saturdays, 10:30am to 1pm

Chanhassen Library Saturday, September 15, 10:30am to 1pm
Portfolio Kit
Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resumés, and selecting and formatting your work samples.

Waconia Library Saturday, September 22, 10:30am to 1pm
Pricing
Discover an analytical approach to defining key elements that will help you calculate the
costs and prices of your art for a variety of markets. Please note that this class will also be offered again in our winter program season in early December at Chanhassen Library.

Chanhassen Library Saturday, October 13, 10:30am to 1pm
Marketing
Define your product, discover your target audience, make decisions about how you sell your work, and identify a budget and strategy for your artistic business.

Waconia Library Saturday, October 20, 10:30am to 1pm
Time Management
Discover analytical and tool-based approaches to tackle hurdles related to efficiency, flexibility and your work-life balance.

Chanhassen Library Saturday, October 27, 10:30am to 1pm
Promotions
Identify communication tools to fit your needs, craft engaging messaging, and build a basic promotions strategy with actionable steps to get the word out.

Waconia Library Saturday, November 3, 10:30am to 1pm
Social Media Basics
Using Facebook and Twitter examples, learn core functionality, best practices and exercises to help you build an online strategy for your artistic business.

Chanhassen Library Saturday, December 8, 10:30am to 1pm
Pricing
Discover an analytical approach to defining key elements that will help you calculate the costs and prices of your art for a variety of markets.

To Register
http://melsacarver.evanced.info/signup/list?df=list&dm=html&nd=360&kw=business+skills+for+artists

Contact Person
Chanhassen Library or Waconia library
mwilbur@co.carver.mn.us
952-227-1500

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Call for Artists for ACCC Members’ Show at Arts Center

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ACCC Members’ Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program or Event Fee
Free to attend

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

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Artspace Focus Group Invitation

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Hello, we invite you to participate and give Artspace and the City of Chaska your insights. Please read below…

Please RSVP to info@artsofcarvercounty.org with the subject FOCUS GROUP, and reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you, and thanks in advance!

The City of Chaska has invited Artspace, the nation’s leading nonprofit developer of affordable space for artists and arts organizations, to help the City of Chaska assess the feasibility of a local arts/artist development.

Artspace would like to better understand how artist spaces fit into the community’s current priorities and hear from locals. We invite you to participate and give your insight. With your help, we hope to gather ideas about what the creative sector is missing, collect feedback about potential sites, and look at fresh ideas to serve the needs of the City of Chaska. Potential ideas can include live/work housing, co-working spaces, shared spaces, gallery space, and whatever else you can think of.

We would greatly appreciate your participation at the Public Forum held at the Chaska Event Center on Tuesday August 7th at 6:30- 8:30pm and the Artspace Focus Group on Wednesday August 8th at 11:30 -1pm (space is limited, RSVP required).

The Public Forum is to inform and allow discovery and the Focus Group is an early discussion to gather input from stakeholders about current and new creative spaces and needs that will benefit greatly from your input.

Please come to both opportunities. We request an RSVP for the Focus Group so we can insure a diverse group, see below. Refreshments will be provided.

11:30am – 1:00 pm Focus Group – Artists/Creatives
(Artspace, City Staff & Volunteers @ Chaska City Hall)

Purpose: to understand the space needs of artists and arts organizations, including: current space situation, space needs, economic considerations, and representative arts disciplines.

Possible Participants (15-30): Local and regional artists representing a diversity of: artistic disciplines, career phase/prominence, homeowners/renters, family size, ethnic background, and age. Emphasis on emerging and young artists. Local and regional arts organizations, creative businesses, artist service organizations, and educational institutions/arts schools, all representing a cross-section of services, sizes, operating budgets, artistic disciplines served, for-profit and nonprofit.

Please take a minute to learn more about Artspace prior to the meeting http://www.artspace.org/

The Artspace team will be in Chaska on Tuesday, August 7th and Wednesday, August 8th. Below is a draft Agenda for their visit, if you have any questions or comments – please feel free to contact Kevin Ringwald, AICP, Community Development Director, City of Chaska 952-227-7526 KRingwald@chaskamn.com or Cindy Anderson, ACCC President 612-386-6156 candersonabf@gmail.com.

Link to Agenda for the full 2-day event

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Sower Gallery Chaska MN

Opening Reception: “Abstract: Existing in Thought”

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Join us for the Opening Reception of “Abstract: Existing in Thought” featuring artists from the Twin Cities area, and celebrating the growing arts community of Chaska.

Location
The Sower Gallery
145 Enger Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318

Date
Friday, August 31

Time/Hours 
7pm – 9pm

Details
On Friday, August 31st, 2018 The Sower Gallery will open “Abstract: Existing in Thought”, a juried gallery exhibition to display the beauty that art can portray offering messages up for interpretation by the viewer – pulling away from the lucid message, and towards the conceptual and theoretical. Photography, painting, mixed media and all visual arts will be featured for this exhibition.

Join us for wine, cheese and artful discussion as we celebrate the growing arts community in Chaska, MN.

Program or Event Fee
Free!

Contact Person
Kristen Macauley
Kristen@SowerGallery.com
612-247-3276

Link to more information
http://www.spiritinthehouse.org/sower-gallery/exhibitions/

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ACCC ArtMatters Newsletter August

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ACCC ArtMatters Newsletter August 2018

GRAND OPENING AND ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Join us in celebrating the new home of the Arts Consortium of Carver County.
We invite you to attend our Grand Opening and Artists’ Reception on
Thursday, August 2 from 6:30-8:30pm
at the new ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level in Victoria MN (in the historic Notermann Building)
Enjoy food, drink, music, art and literature
Meet the artists of our Colors of Summer exhibit along with musicians, authors and other members of the Arts Consortium.
Please RSVP to 952-443-3200 or info@artsofcarvercounty.org

Victoria Fine Art Fair Logo 2018Victoria Fine Art Fair Sat, August 11 10am to 5pm
Join us and Celebrate the Arts along the shores of Stieger Lake in scenic downtown Victoria! The Victoria Fine Art Fair is a display of fine art from local and regional artists, organized by the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Shop for some of the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art as you walk along the park overlooking beautiful Stieger Lake. Enjoy original works of art: watercolors, oil paintings, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, leather goods, and more! Bring your friends and family and savor the day of art with us in downtown Victoria! Be sure to also visit the brand new ACCC Arts Center and gallery located close by at 7924 Victoria Drive Victoria MN.

Victoria Fine Art Fair has 23 confirmed artists so far. We are looking for volunteers to help with putting out signs, marketing and recruiting more artists. If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer form on the website indicating your availability. Volunteer sign up link.

We’d like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring the Victoria Fine Art Fair: Beyond Homes Realty, Budget Blinds, Deer Run Golf Club, Hartman Communities, Nourish Life, Qualitas, Re/Max® Advisors West, Security Bank & Trust, Seek Eye Care, The Social Ice Cream Parlor, & Willa June.

More about the Victoria Fine Art Fair

Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce/Victoria Business Association Meet and Greet August 7th, 8-9am
On August 7th from 8-9am the ACCC will host the local business community at the new Arts Center for informal networking. The ACCC will showcase the new gallery, gift shop and class space to the business community. Light refreshments will be served.

Artspace Open House Invitation in Chaska August 7th, 7-9pm
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is partnering with the City of Chaska to participate in a market study done by Artspace regarding affordable housing for artists in the City of Chaska. Please consider attending this unique opportunity and share your creative talent and passion for the arts with Artspace.

Artspace is a non-profit group that focuses on creating affordable living space for artists in communities. They are a national group based in Minneapolis, but have projects all over the country including New Orleans, Seattle, New York, etc. They work in a lot of communities that are sort of known for their arts/culture but are very expensive to live in. What they found was that a lot of affordable neighborhoods were attracting artists to live. Once the artists were there, they started creating vibrant neighborhoods where people wanted to hang out. As soon as they created these vibrant neighborhoods, then people wanted to live there, which created more demand for housing, and thus increased the price for rents in the neighborhoods, making it difficult for the artists who made the neighborhoods vibrant to afford to stay and live there. Northeast Minneapolis is a good example of this. Read More

Holiday Gift Show November 15 to December 24
Items for the Holiday Gift Show will start arriving at the ACCC Arts Center on October 22, and will be continually restocked through the holidays. We will post dates and times of the Holiday Gift Show as we approach this wonderful new event. If you are an ACCC Member and you’d like to offer your art for sale, please contact programs@artsofcarvercounty.org. If you’d like to volunteer to help during the show at the Arts Center, please complete the Volunteer Form. Thank you!

Seeking Volunteers

We are seeking an individual who would like to volunteer as the Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator to work with the Operations and Center Administration Committee to ensure successful volunteer staffing of our new Arts Center in Victoria. This will be an opportunity to see and help shape what is happening at the new home of the arts in Carver County.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the development and coordination of volunteers for the Arts Center, overseeing training and support of volunteers, and ensuring volunteer coverage of the center during Core Business hours, classes and special events.

If you are interested in this position, please email Susan Coultrap-McQuin (coultrap@gmail.com) and Janet Fahey (barnquilttours@embarqmail.com), co-chairs of Operations and Center Administration, explaining your background and interest.

Many volunteers are also needed for committees related to the arts and for events like ArtStock and the Victoria Fine Art Fair. It you would like to help out, please fill out the Volunteer Form to express your interest. Thank you! We will contact you soon.

Literary Arts
By Liaison Jim Kane
We now have books by Carver County writers on display in the ACCC Arts Center. Take a look at the books when you are visiting our arts space in Victoria. Also, ACCC members Doug and April Munson, Heidi Skarie, and S. Collin Ellsworth are among the Carver County writers participating in the Powderhorn Art Fair in Minneapolis on August 4 and 5. They will be selling their books. Stop by to see them and their work.

ArtStock 2018ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival a success!
ArtStock was a great success and featured 57 artists! Forty-five people became new members of the ACCC at the event. Visitors enjoyed the music of the 3 individuals and 4 groups that performed. Attendees also enjoyed a poetry reading and award ceremony on the music stage on Sunday.

If you, or someone you know, painted a rock at the Rock the Arts table at the main entrance, be sure to post your rock photo on our ACCC Facebook page to be entered into our photo contest. Post by 9/30/18.

https://www.facebook.com/Artsincarvercounty

If you don’t have a Facebook account, email your photo and we can post it for you. Send to info@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Art Tourism
By Liaison Janet Fahey
Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN attended ArtStock and continues to promote Art Tourism, the Arts Consortium of Carver County and our new Arts Center. The number of tours has grown to 35+ for the tour season. Check out the latest Barn Quilt article, titled “Square Deal” in the Chaska Herald, July 5, 2018 publication. Learn More about Barn Quilt Tours

Art Wander September 21-23
The annual Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander is September 21, 22 and 23. Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

All the details are at ArtWander.com

ACCC Arts Center Open Hours
Wednesdays 12-8pm
Thursdays 12-6pm
Fridays 12-3pm
Most Saturdays check our CALENDAR for dates

SIGN UP to take a FALL art class! Help us spread the word, we are now offering art classes in our new Arts Center. We have two adult painting options, one for beginners/intermediate and one for advanced students.

Sharing More Opportunities – Call for Artists

On Saturday, November 10th, 2018 The Sower Gallery will open “Interfaith Through the Arts: 2018”, a juried gallery exhibition celebrating the diversity of faiths and religions throughout our world. Photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture and all other visual arts will be considered for this exhibition. Deadline October 5, 2018. Read More

On Friday, August 31st, 2018 The Sower Gallery will open “Abstract: Existing in Thought”, a juried gallery exhibition to display the beauty that art can portray offering messages up for interpretation by the viewer – pulling away from the lucid message, and towards the conceptual and theoretical. Photography, painting, mixed media and all visual arts will be considered for this exhibition. Deadline August 3, 2018. Read More

Join Us or Renew Your Membership

By Deborah Barce
New and renewing members receive a complimentary ACCC CD, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. IV. Use our easy online Membership Form to submit your information and pay online, or visit our Membership page for instructions to mail in your Membership.

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Arts Consortium of Carver County