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Charlson Thun Community Bandstand Dedication Day

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Charlson Thun BandstandWednesday, May 18, 2016, 5:30pm

The City of Victoria, in partnership with Community Involvement Endowment, Inc. and Charlson Meadows, is pleased to announce dedication plans for the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand.

Dedication activities are scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2016 and will be held on the bandstand stage, located in downtown Victoria.

10:00 am – 2:00pm: Jack and Kitty, an Emmy Award winning folk duo, based in Minneapolis, will be performing “on stage” throughout the day for selected Schools of Eastern Carver County classes. Jack and Kitty describe their program as “organic vaudeville folk”; the program is one of the “most in-demand” musical acts for children. The Jack and Kitty performances are sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

All Day: In concert with the mission of supporting community visual and performing arts, the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand Dedication activities will include an Eastern Carver County Schools “juried arts” program. Selected entries will be displayed in the Victoria Library and hosted by the Friends of the Victoria Library.

5:30pm: Charlson Thun Community Bandstand Dedication Ceremony

6:00 – 7:30pm: FIRST ever Charlson Thun Community Bandstand concert-in-the-park, sponsored by the City of Victoria and concert-in-the park donors. The performers, the Rockin’ Hollywoods, were inducted into the “Minnesota Music Hall of Fame” on November 2, 2007 and the “Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Fame” on April 28, 2007. The group presents solid gold rock ‘n roll through the decades with energy.
Everyone is invited to the concert/party!

HEARTFELT THANKS: The Community Involvement, Inc. and Charlson Meadows wish to thank the many donors and supporters who have made the Bandstand possible: City of Victoria; Cornerstone Insurance; Cuzzy’s Restaurants (Victoria, Chaska and Minneapolis); Deer Run Golf Club; Floyd’s; FOCUS Engineering, Inc.; Hartman Communities; Hartman Tree Farm; Hazelwood Family/Minnesota Rusco Inc.; John Hemak; Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority; Holy Family Catholic High School; Barb Hone; Kelly Green Irrigation; Klein Bank; Laketown Electric Corporation; Randy Miller Family; Minnehaha Creek Watershed District; 2008 Minnesota Legacy Amendment; Mount Olivet Lutheran Church; Michael T. Norton/ Kennedy & Graven; Mayor Tom O’Connor; Mitch Richter; Robb’s Electric, Inc.; S.J. Reus Construction, Inc.; Saint Victoria Catholic Church; School of the Wise and The Social; Southwest News Media; State Farm Insurance/Andrew Schultz; Three Rivers Park District; Vic’s Blue Dog Bar & Grill; Victoria Lions Club; Victoria Rose Floral; Westwood Professional Services; and William’s Towing and Repair.

Todd Dexter winner Jonathan Silo Design Contest

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Todd Dexter winner Jonathan Silo Design ContestCongratulations to Todd Dexter, winner of the Jonathan Silo Design Contest.

Here’s a link to the full article in the Chaska Herald newspaper, article link.

Artists entering the Arts Consortium contest were asked to submit designs that didn’t stray too far from the original theme. Dexter’s was one of 43 entries submitted. Three finalists were chosen and voted on by residents, with the Jonathan Association board of directors selecting the winner at its March 2016 meeting. Dexter’s design was chosen and he received $1,500 in prize money. Congratulations Todd!

The Jonathan Silo is located at the northwest corner of Hwy 41 and Hundertmark Road.

The Jonathan Association plans to hire a mural painter for the silo project and hopes to have the work completed this summer. Todd said he’ll be making a lot more trips down Hundertmark Road when that happens.

A successful project partnership between the Arts Consortium of Carver County and the Jonathan Association.

Todd Dexter winner Jonathan Silo Design Contest

 

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Carver County Artists’ Expo 2016

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Carver County Artists’ Expo – 2016 Juried Art Show

Call for Artists: The Arts Consortium of Carver County is seeking artists’ original work for the Carver County Artists’ Expo – 2016. The Expo will be held at the Chaska Community Center Gallery from June 1st, 2016 to July 13th,2016.

Eligibility:
Any current Arts Consortium of Carver County member is welcome to apply (Membership info)

Artwork Requirements:
• Artwork must be original art and appropriate for public viewing
• Artwork must have been completed within the last three years and a new entry to this expo
• All artwork accepted must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, phone, email, title, dimension and sale price of work

2D Artwork framing and matting requirements
• All flat work needs to be framed with glass or Plexiglas
• Frames must be sturdy and must have a hanging wire securely attached
• Works on stretched canvas must be presented professionally and to include
attached hanging wire for display

3D Sculpture
Work must be stable, secure and safe for display
Artist must provide own pedestal for display of 3D work

Sales:
• All proceeds of sales will go directly to the artist
• The artist is responsible for the sale of the work
• All sold work must remain for the entire duration of the show

Art Submission:
Submit up to 3 full color images of your artwork by email to reidthorpe1@mac.com. Images must be at least 5” x 7” in size and no larger than 8” x 10”(Image should not exceed 1MB each). Each photo of work must be correctly labeled with the artist name, phone number, email, title of work, dimensions and sale price. The first entry is $25.00 and each additional entry up to 3 submissions is $5.00. Please make your checks payable to The Arts Consortium of Carver County or ACCC.

Entry Fee: $25.00 for 1 submission, $30.00 for 2 submissions or $35.00 for 3 submissions should be sent to the ACCC, Attention: Barb Hone, PO Box 462, Chaska, MN 55318 by the deadline date of May 1st, 2016. Entries that have been juried into the show will be notified by email the week of May 15th, 2016.

Art Drop off to the Chaska Community Center Gallery will be on Tuesday May 26th, 2015 from 10am-12pm. (directions) Art must be ready to hang or must have its own pedestal for display depending on your medium. Failure to comply with the hanging and/or display requirements for your artwork submission will disqualify your entry and the artwork will not be able to be included into the juried show.

The Gallery will be set up for the show on Wednesday June 1st, 2016. The gallery Artist Opening Reception will take place on a date to be determined between 5:30 and 8PM. Please bring your business cards with you and have them available for the gallery to hand out if needed for the duration of the show.

The ACCC Artists’ Expo will end at the close of Day on July 13th, 2016. All Artwork submissions must be picked up on this day or prior arrangements must be made. The ACCC will not take responsibility of your artwork after the close of day on July 13th, 2016.

Important Dates for the Carver County Artists’ Expo 2016 to note:

Deadline: May 1st
Notification: May 15th
Art Drop-Off: June 1st
Set-Up: June 1st
Opening Reception: June 3rd 5:30-7:30
Artwork Pick-up: July 13th

Thank you for your interest, we at the ACCC look forward to promoting you and your artwork through this exposition. We hope you can join us.

Email any questions to Reid Thorpe reidthorpe1@mac.com.

Carver County Artists' Expo 2016

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Writers’ Fair Chanhassen Library

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WRITERS’ FAIR at the Chanhassen Library

Calling all local writers and illustrators for Children and Young Adults!

Jointly sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County, Authors’ Collective, and the Chanhassen Library, this exciting event offers opportunities to hear published authors and book illustrators, who will also be available for hands-on, resource information, and one-on-one consultations

Date and Time: Saturday, April 9, 2016, 1:00-4:30 p.m., Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Directions

Cost: Free, but registration through the Chanhassen Library necessary (direct link to Registration)

Program (Wilder Room), 1:00-4:30: Alicia Schwab, “Children’s Book Illustration”; Gail Lipe, “Chapbooks Updated”; Kelsey Swanson, “Story Telling Through Illustration”; Sara Matson, “Writing for Children’s Magazines.”

Program (Lovelace and Longfellow Rooms), 2:00-4:30, Laurel Means and Ann Page will hold small group and individual workshops on “The Challenges of Writing and Publishing for Children and Young Adults.”

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The Sower Gallery

A New Show at The Sower Gallery: Back Stories behind the art

January 24 – March 20, 2016

Artists’ Reception: January 30, 2016 7:00-9:00 PM Public welcome!

Shepherd of the Hill Church

Corner of Engler and Highway 41

Chaska, Minnesota

Open Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM to Noon

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Exhibition Closing Party

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Please join us for an Exhibition Closing Party at the Chaska Community Center Gallery. Local artists have had their art on display. Additional prints and works will be for sale during the Exhibition Closing Party.

Friday, February 5 from 5:30-7:30pm

Chaska Community Center Gallery
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska MN 55318

Exhibition Dates December 22 – February 12

The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) presented Artwork by Carver County Arts Consortium Board & Art Committee Members

Grethen Burau
Courtney Miller Bellairs
Barbara Cobb
Michelle Morine
Kelsey Swanson
Reid Thorpe, Curator

Please join us for refreshments and surprises!

2016 Barn Quilt Calendar

2016 Barn Quilt Calendars For Sale

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2016 Barn Quilt CalendarArea KleinBank locations have a beautiful 2016 Barn Quilt Calendar available for purchase. The proceeds from the calendar sales are a fundraiser for the ACCC.  They have 25 copies at five different branches. When the sale is complete, $625 will be donated to the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

Copies of the 2016 Barn Quilt Calendar are still available to purchase as of now for $15.

Contact KleinBank Waconia at 952-442-7227 or stop in to get yours before they are gone!

Link for directions.

Thanks, KleinBank!

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