First Breath of Spring: Words & Music – Call for Artists – Mar. 28, 2023

The Arts Consortium of Carver County is inviting all writers, poets, and songwriters to submit an original piece to an event called “The First Breath of Spring: Words and Music” using these prompts.

Tenderness (towards another, towards the earth etc.)
Mirrors (to the world, to the self, of feelings, etc.)
Home ( real, imaginary, positive, frightening, etc.)
Heart (metaphoric or real, feelings, hopes, etc.) and
Loss (people, objects, time, etc.)

Your piece should be under 5 minutes long. This will take place March 28th at 7pm at the Chaska Community Center Theater, 1661 Park Ridge Drive in Chaska.

If you have a poem you would like to have set to music or if you have a tune that could use some lyrics, we can help you work out a collaboration.

We will showcase the results in an evening of short stories, poems, and music.

Submit entries to info@artsofcarvercounty.org or contact Steve Kelzer 952 465 2384.

Submission deadline is March 20th.

SUBMISSION TYPE
Call for Artists/Submissions, Invitation for the Public

GENRE
Literary, Music

TITLE
“The First Breath Of Spring: Words and Music”

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
An Invitation for Writers, Poets and Songwriters to come together for and evening of performances of original poems, short stories and music.

LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
Chaska Community Center Theater
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska Mn

DATE
March 28th, 2023

TIME
7 to 8:30pm

DEADLINE
(Exhibit Entry Deadlines should be 2 weeks PRIOR to the Exhibit Opening Date)
March 21st 2023

DETAILS
These are the prompt words for the performers to use.

Tenderness ( towards another, towards the self, towards the earth, etc.)
Mirrors ( to the world, to the self, of feelings, etc.)
Home, (real, imaginary, positive, frightening, etc.)
Heart ( metaphoric or real, feelings, hopes, etc.)
Loss ( people, objects, time, etc.)

FEE
Free, ($5 suggested donation)

CONTACT
Steve Kelzer
info@artsofcarvercounty.org
952 465 2384

Larger Than Life – Call for Artists

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Larger than Life – Call for Artists

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the Larger Than Life Exhibition! This exhibition is presented in collaboration with Chaska Valley Family Theatre’s Big Fish the Musical. The exhibition will feature art of any medium that expresses the theme of “larger than life”. Whether your piece tells a story, is inspired by a story, or heightens focus on something that interests you. All media is welcome. Up to 3 entries per person.

All media is welcome. Up to 3 entries per person. IT IS FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT. $25 per piece for non-members.

*Note that visual art items in the show must be for sale; books and music CDs referencing your work in the gallery will be for sale in the gift shop

LOCATION

ACCC Art Gallery

1661 Park Ridge Drive

Chaska, MN 55318

EXHIBIT DATES

Mar. 1 – Apr. 10, 2023

DEADLINE
Feb. 22, 2023

APPLY BY EMAIL DEADLINE
By midnight Feb. 22, 2023 (instructions below)

ENTRY FEE DEADLINE
By midnight Feb. 22, 2023 (form below)

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COMPLETE YOUR DIRECTORY LISTING
By midnight Feb. 22, 2023.

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION*
March 15 2023, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Arts Center. *Artist participation is required for the reception due to the awards being presented in person.

ART DROP-OFF
We will be open during regular shop hours, Feb. 23-25. Please contact Christy Branham if you need to arrange another time to drop off your artwork.

ART PICK-UP
Saturday, Apr. 15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or by appointment for a later date.

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop.

PROCESS
Membership is required to be in the show. We invite you to join if you are a nonmember to enjoy many benefits and to save on entry fees. To join the ACCC, go to our Membership page, renewals can be done on the Account page on our website.

Members, please SIGN IN to your ACCC Account to Register and pay the Entry Fee online. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account for a while, please go to our Account page for instructions and to request your password. Membership status questions can be sent to membership@artsofcarvercounty.org. If your account is past due, you will not be able to pay the Member Rate Entry Fee until the annual membership fee is paid.

ACCC MEMBER BENEFIT
Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. To indicate you’d like to become a Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form on our Volunteer page on our website.

PROMOTION
The show will be promoted through postcards, flyers, social media, ACCC newsletter, and local papers. Exhibiting artists will pick up Exhibit postcards to hand out and help promote the Artists’ Reception and the Exhibit, pick up at Art Drop off. Copy the image of the postcard below and post it on your website and social media.

FEE
Free for members. $25 per piece for non-members.

In addition to contact info, the Registration Form asks Artists to:

List your medium (For example, photography, greeting cards, pottery, wood, jewelry)
Briefly describe your artwork
What is the price range of your items?
Anything else we should know about your artwork for the Exhibit?
Please CHOOSE an Art Drop Off Time window from the list so we can spread out Artists
If you are a NEW ARTIST to ACCC Exhibits, AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your actual works.

RETURNING ARTISTS
Go right to the How To Submit Art page after you Register/Pay Entry Fee.

Labeled artwork can be brought to the Chaska Community Center on the Art Drop-Off date listed above. Please make sure your item label matches the artwork submitted for the exhibit. Wall artwork must be ready to be hung with wire on the back of your work.

Thank you for considering showing your work in the In the Woods Exhibition!

CONTACT
Christy Branham
director@artsofcarvercounty.org
(612) 812-8333

ACCC Holiday Gift Show – Call for Artists

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ACCC Holiday Gift Show – Call for Artists

THIS IS THE SHOW IN OUR RETAIL STORE. CLICK HERE for info on our Holiday Market at the Chaska Event Center.

The ACCC is proud to be presenting our Annual ACCC Holiday Show! Join us as we transform the store into a WINTER WONDERLAND! This is a show that runs in our retail store alongside the Members’ show exhibition in the gallery. We will be featuring artwork of any medium, any style or theme, that is made by our very own ACCC Members! All media is welcome. We ask that you keep your items limited, as we have many artists and limited space in the store.

All media is welcome. IT IS FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT, (you must be a member to display pieces in the retail store.)

LOCATION

ACCC Art Store

1661 Park Ridge Drive

Chaska, MN 55318

SHOW DATES
Nov. 4 – Dec. 31, 2022

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
Nov. 2, 2022

SHOW RECEPTION
Dec. 1, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the ACCC Art Store.

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. *Consistent with available volunteer staff.

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COMPLETE YOUR DIRECTORY LISTING
By midnight Nov. 2, 2022.

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION*
Dec. 1, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the ACCC Art Store. WE ASK THAT THE MEMBERS PLAN TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION IF POSSIBLE, we want to build out these events, and those who intend love talking with the artists during the reception.

ART DROP-OFF
We will be open during regular shop hours, Oct. 26 (6 PM – 8 PM), Oct. 27 (1 PM-4 PM & 6PM-8PM), Oct. 28 (11AM-3PM), or Oct. 29 (10AM-2PM) Please contact Zachary Hedner if you need to arrange another time to drop off your artwork.

ART PICK-UP
Saturday, Jan. 7, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or by appointment for a later date.

PROCESS
Membership is required to be in the show. We invite you to join if you are a nonmember to enjoy many benefits and to save on entry fees. To join the ACCC, go to our Membership page, renewals can be done on the Account page on our website.

Members, please SIGN IN to your ACCC Account to Register and pay the Entry Fee online. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account for a while, please go to our Account page for instructions and to request your password. Membership status questions can be sent to membership@artsofcarvercounty.org. If your account is past due, you will not be able to pay the Member Rate Entry Fee until the annual membership fee is paid.

ACCC MEMBER BENEFIT
Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. To indicate you’d like to become a Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form on our Volunteer page on our website.

PROMOTION
The show will be promoted through postcards, flyers, social media, ACCC newsletter, and local papers. Exhibiting artists will pick up Exhibit postcards to hand out and help promote the Artists’ Reception and the Exhibit, pick up at Art Drop off. Copy the image of the postcard below and post it on your website and social media.

FEE
Free for members.

In addition to contact info, the Registration Form asks Artists to:

List your medium (For example, photography, greeting cards, pottery, wood, jewelry)
Briefly describe your artwork
What is the price range of your items?
Anything else we should know about your artwork for the Exhibit?
Please CHOOSE an Art Drop Off Time window from the list so we can spread out Artists
If you are a NEW ARTIST to ACCC Exhibits, AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your actual works.

RETURNING ARTISTS
Go right to the How To Submit Art page after you Register.

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 the artwork submitted for the exhibit. Wall artwork must be ready to be hung with wire on the back of your work.

Thank you for considering showing your work in the ACCC Members’ Show!

CONTACT
Zachary Hedner
director@artsofcarvercounty.org
(763) 442-2262

ACCC Members’ Show – Call for Artists

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ACCC Members’ Show – Call for Artists

The ACCC is proud to be presenting our Annual ACCC Members’ Show! The exhibition will feature the very best artwork of any medium, any style or theme, that is made by our very own ACCC Members! We are just so proud of all of the work that our members create and want to showcase it. All media is welcome. Up to 3 entries per person.

All media is welcome. Up to 3 entries per person. IT IS FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT, (you must be a member to submit for the Members’ Show).

*Note that visual art items in the show must be for sale; books and music CDs referencing your work in the gallery will be for sale in the gift shop

LOCATION

ACCC Art Gallery

1661 Park Ridge Drive

Chaska, MN 55318

EXHIBIT DATES
Nov. 16 – Dec. 31, 2022

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
Nov. 10, 2022

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Dec. 1, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Gallery

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 6-8 pm, Friday 11-3, and Saturday 10-2, or consistent with available volunteer staff.

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COMPLETE YOUR DIRECTORY LISTING
By midnight Nov. 10, 2022.

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION*
Dec. 1, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Arts Center. WE ASK THAT THE MEMBERS PLAN TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION IF POSSIBLE, we want to build out these events, and those who intend love talking with the artists during the reception.

ART DROP-OFF
We will be open during regular shop hours, Nov. 11 (11 AM – 3 PM) or Nov. 12 (10 AM-12 PM). Please contact Zachary Hedner if you need to arrange another time to drop off your artwork.

ART PICK-UP
Saturday, Jan. 7, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or by appointment for a later date.

PROCESS
Membership is required to be in the show. We invite you to join if you are a nonmember to enjoy many benefits and to save on entry fees. To join the ACCC, go to our Membership page, renewals can be done on the Account page on our website.

Members, please SIGN IN to your ACCC Account to Register and pay the Entry Fee online. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account for a while, please go to our Account page for instructions and to request your password. Membership status questions can be sent to membership@artsofcarvercounty.org. If your account is past due, you will not be able to pay the Member Rate Entry Fee until the annual membership fee is paid.

ACCC MEMBER BENEFIT
Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. To indicate you’d like to become a Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form on our Volunteer page on our website.

PROMOTION
The show will be promoted through postcards, flyers, social media, ACCC newsletter, and local papers. Exhibiting artists will pick up Exhibit postcards to hand out and help promote the Artists’ Reception and the Exhibit, pick up at Art Drop off. Copy the image of the postcard below and post it on your website and social media.

FEE
Free for members.

In addition to contact info, the Registration Form asks Artists to:

List your medium (For example, photography, greeting cards, pottery, wood, jewelry)
Briefly describe your artwork
What is the price range of your items?
Anything else we should know about your artwork for the Exhibit?
Please CHOOSE an Art Drop Off Time window from the list so we can spread out Artists
If you are a NEW ARTIST to ACCC Exhibits, AFTER your work is accepted, go to the How To Submit Art page and submit your actual works.

RETURNING ARTISTS
Go right to the How To Submit Art page after you Register.

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 the artwork submitted for the exhibit. Wall artwork must be ready to be hung with wire on the back of your work.

Thank you for considering showing your work in the ACCC Members’ Show!

CONTACT
Zachary Hedner
director@artsofcarvercounty.org
(763) 442-2262

Something Wicked – Oct. 13, 2022

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Join us for Something Wicked!

The theme is Something Wicked… a celebration of the dark, eerie and macabre, through the written word!

If you have questions about the event or would like to be included in it, please contact Jim Kane at somethingwickedreading@gmail.com. We are looking forward to this evening’s celebration of the literary mind.

LOCATION
We have reserved one-half of the Brick City Banquet Room.

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
50

DATE
October 13th, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

TIME
Setup 6-7 p.m.
Program 7-8:30 p.m.
Cleanup 8:30-9 p.m.

DETAILS
This event is sponsored by the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) and is free and open to the public. Writers do not have to be members of the ACCC to participate.

Refreshments will be available.

FEE
free

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CONTACT
Jim Kane
somethingwickedreading@gmail.com
952-448-4526

Please submit your participation to somethingwickedreading@gmail.com with “Something Wicked” in the subject line to Jim.

Something Wicked – Call for Artists – Oct. 13, 2022

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Hey, writers, get your Halloween juices flowing by joining us around the metaphorical campfire to read your poems and scary stories in honor of All Hallows Eve and the spooky season!

The theme is Something Wicked… a celebration of the dark, eerie and macabre, through the written word!

If you have questions about the event or would like to be included in it, please contact Jim Kane at somethingwickedreading@gmail.com. We are looking forward to this evening’s celebration of the literary mind.

LOCATION
We have reserved one-half of the Brick City Banquet Room.

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
50

DATE
October 13th, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

TIME
Setup 6-7 p.m.
Program 7-8:30 p.m.
Cleanup 8:30-9 p.m.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
October 6th, 2022

DETAILS
Bring your original material to read or “wicked” poems and stories by your favorite authors. Readings should be less than five minutes each.

To register, send your name and title of the piece you will read to: somethingwickedreading@gmail.com

This event is sponsored by the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) and is free and open to the public. Writers do not have to be members of the ACCC to participate.

Refreshments will be available.

FEE
free

CONTACT
Jim Kane
somethingwickedreading@gmail.com
952-448-4526

Please submit your participation to somethingwickedreading@gmail.com with “Something Wicked” in the subject line to Jim.

INSPIRATION! – Call for Artists

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INSPIRATION! – Call for Artists

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the INSPIRATION exhibition! The exhibition will feature artwork of any medium that showcases objects, people, or things that inspire you. This can be something that inspired you on a daily basis, inspires your artistry, or a work that you hope inspires other people. This theme is open to interpretation and we would love to see what INSPIRATION! means to you.

All media is welcome. Up to 3 entries per person. IT IS FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT. $25 per piece for non-members.

*Note that visual art items in the show must be for sale; books and music CDs referencing your work in the gallery will be for sale in the gift shop

LOCATION

ACCC Art Gallery

1661 Park Ridge Drive

Chaska, MN 55318

EXHIBIT DATES

Oct. 7 – Nov. 4, 2022

DEADLINE
Oct. 1, 2022

APPLY BY EMAIL DEADLINE
By midnight October 1, 2022 (instructions below)

ENTRY FEE DEADLINE
By midnight October 1, 2022 (form below)

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COMPLETE YOUR DIRECTORY LISTING
By midnight July 25, 2022.

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION*
October 20, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Arts Center. *Artist participation is required for the reception due to the awards being presented in person.

ART DROP-OFF
We will be open during regular shop hours, October 5-6 (6:30 PM- 8:30 PM). Please contact Zachary Hedner if you need to arrange another time to drop off your artwork.

ART PICK-UP
Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or by appointment for a later date.

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 6-8 pm, Friday 11-3 and Saturday 10-2, or consistent with available volunteer staff.