Purple Reigns Honors Prince June 17

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Purple Reigns Honors Prince

The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC), with the Prince Estate’s approval, is posthumously naming Prince Rogers Nelson the ACCC’s Honorary Member for 2021. 2021 is the 5th anniversary of his passing. The ACCC is focusing on and celebrating Prince’s musical genius and his international acclaim. The ACCC invites Carver County, the cities, schools, libraries, and businesses to join Purple Reigns and to contribute to “painting the County purple.”

We invite you to participate in Purple Reigns by using the color purple during the month of June or specifically on June 17th, the day we officially honor Prince. Purple items on sale in your store, purple artwork or photography, purple lights on your building, purple ribbons, balloons, plant purple flowers, celebrate with purple sidewalk chalk, etc.

Take photos of how you are celebrating Purple and share on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to include #PurpleReigns2021 on your post so everyone can share the love of Prince! For anyone who is on Facebook and would like to view our Purple Reigns photo album at anytime, click here.

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See our Express Yourself in Purple Exhibit June 2 – July 3 at the Arts Consortium of Carver County Gallery in the Chaska Community Center.

Enjoy live music, purple grapes, turtle cheesecake, and beverages during the event. Be sure to wear the color purple to be entered into our door prize drawing! Shop at our Gift Shop and view the exhibit!

HONORING CEREMONY LOCATION
ACCC Gallery and Chaska Community Center Theater
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska MN 55318

DATE
Thursday, June 17, 2021

Urban Flavor

TIME
6:30 – 8:30 pm, Ceremony begins approximately 7:45 pm

Purple Reigns is approved by the Prince Estate, Paisley Park, Chanhassen, MN.

FEE
This is a FREE event, everyone is welcome to attend. There are no tickets.

FEATURES
Urban Flavor – is performing for us most of the evening. They are a professional band that plays a blend of Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk and dance music. It is a dynamic and charismatic 6-piece band featuring impeccable vocals, smooth harmonies, wild guitar solos, horns, and a rocksteady rhythm section. The band comprises some of the pioneers of the Minneapolis sound!

Charles Berry – Speaker. Charles is a member of Urban Flavor and he played with Prince. We look forward to hearing his story.

Kristin Campbell – Speaker. Kristin Campbell is the owner of Kristin Therese Designs, a home decorating and staging company. She and her husband, Jason, have lived in Waconia since 2004. Kristin proudly claims herself to be a “crazy cat lady” who is passionate about animals and animal welfare. She’s been obsessed with Prince since the age of 12 and is a life-long music fanatic who attends as many concerts as she possibly can!

Jon Black – Minneapolis Musician on the Guitar playing a variety of Prince songs as people enter the theater for the Honorary Ceremony. Jon lives with his wife, son and dogs in Mpls. He’s been playing guitar for 35 years. Jon has played in cover bands that have performed in local bars and breweries. Jon grew up listening to Prince.

Vanessa Drews of Cheesecake Funk – Providing delicious Turtle Cheesecake for our guests. Her turtle cheesecake is “officially Prince’s favorite Turtle Cheesecake.”

Tanescha Jones – Singer. Tanecsha Jones is a singer, songwriter from Chaska, Minnesota. She started singing in church as a young girl in Iowa. In her free time, she sings and writes songs. Currently, Tanecsha attends Minneapolis Technical Community College studying music, working on her voice and the acoustic guitar. She is a beginning a Career in the Musical Scene. With a heavenly voice, with strength and pose, you will understand how she touches lives and hearts.

Yvette Nelson – Singer. We are thrilled to have Yvette join us for this special evening. She will be singing Nothing Compares to You and When Doves Cry, by Prince.

CONTACT
Barbara Hone, Purple Reigns Committee Chairperson
purplereigns@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-799-8208

Primary Sponsor
IWCO Direct
Chanhassen, MN

ArtMatters Newsletter June 2021

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ArtMatters Newsletter June 2021

Letter from ACCC President, Mary Williamson

Greetings Arts Consortium of Carver County Members, Friends, and enthusiasts!! We are heading into summer with sunshine and a full event schedule! The event line-up for the summer sets the stage for the ACCC to meet its mission: to strengthen our community through the arts – and cultivate the arts through the community.
Have an amazing June, be well and keep creating!

ACCC President, Mary K. E. Williamson, info@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Visual Arts News

Our latest exhibit, Express Yourself in Purple, opens June 2. We are excited to see what our community of artists have created to honor Prince. This exhibit will open a month long celebration of our late hometown celebrity. In conjunction with the Exhibit, the ACCC is sponsoring the County wide event, Purple Reigns. We will honor Prince posthumously as our 2021 Honorary Member of the ACCC at the Artist’s Reception. As his favorite color was purple… it’s natural to bring everyone together as we “paint the County Purple” for the month of June. Purple Reigns is approved by the Prince Estate, Paisley Park.

Be sure to stop into the ACCC Gift Shop in June and pick up your free Purple mini – swag kit to start decorating your home or business!! Fun for the whole family!

Show Dates: June 2 to July 3, 2021
Artists’ Reception and Purple Reigns Honorary Ceremony: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the ACCC Arts Center Gallery and Chaska Community Center Theater.

Literary News

Looking forward to Summer
Summer is upon us as are more opportunities to get out and enjoy the weather. In June, July, and August, the Literary Committee is offering three events for open readings for authors, poets, and anyone interested in hearing writers share their words. ACCC Members and non members are welcome to perform their works. Given the relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, events will follow any applicable guidelines for the venue. Masks and social distancing are recommended for non-vaccinated attendees. Look for more information for these events coming to Chaska (June), Victoria (July), and Waconia (August) on the ACCC website and social media pages as they become available.

The Literary Committee is planning to have an authors’ booth at ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival July 10-11, 2021. If you have a book or books to sell, do join us for this great opportunity! The booth is open to ACCC members and non-members alike and there is a nominal fee to secure registration for event. Please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for information and to register. This event is outdoors and will follow all Minnesota state/event organizer COVID-19 guidelines current at time of the event, to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all in attendance.

A call for instructors!
Do you run a blog/vlog about the writing process? Have insights to share about the publishing world for those looking to get their works in print? Want to help fellow writers edit their works? The Literary Committee and the ACCC are looking for instructors for classes and workshops (virtual or in person) to share their knowledge and passion with others. If you are interested in running a class/workshop, please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Music News

Purple Reigns
The Arts Consortium will be showcasing local musical talent at the Purple Reigns event on June 17th.

CD Release Celebration

August 22nd from 5pm to 8pm at Fireman’s Park in Chaska we will be celebrating the release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. VII with a concert featuring music from the CD. The CD’s cover design was created by Carver County artist, Janet Brose. Stay tuned for more details about this event. A music concert series for the fall at the Chaska Community Center Theater is in the works with more details to come! Email your questions to music@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Education

We All Belong Workshop
Last month we completed the We All Belong Workshop series, funded by the State Arts Board of MN. Participants created artwork that will be part of an outdoor gallery display which will be installed along the driveway into the CCC starting at Engler Blvd.

Watercolor Class
Anne Krocak will be offering an in-person watercolor class for those 18+. The joy of painting for all. Come share laughter and community while learning painting and drawing techniques. Each class will include supplies, new techniques, fun conversation and a time to celebrate and grow as an artist and art class community member.

Pre-registration is required. Minimum 8 / Max 10 Enrolled

Date: Mondays July 5 to July 26, 2021
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Chaska Community Center

Cost: $99 CCC Members, $129 Non Members
10% Discount for ACCC Members. Members can get the current CCC Discount code when they log into their ACCC Member Account. Please register for this event. Bring a friend!

If you’d like to teach a class, please reach out to Anne Krocak at classes@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Festivals

Purple Reigns
“Painting the County purple” is underway. Invitations have been sent to our cities, schools, libraries and chambers of commerce. Carver County has fully and enthusiastically embraced this first-ever County-wide public art project. They have committed to lighting the Government Center with purple flood lights during the month of June. Please join us, personally, wear purple at your workplace, be creative; in your neighborhood, challenge participation, develop a contest. Take photos of every “purple” expression and share on social media using #purplereigns2021.

The purpose of this event is trifold:

To honor Prince. The ACCC is posthumously naming him Honorary Member, 2021.
To draw attention to the arts in Carver County & invite everyone to be an artist during the month of June.
County-wide individuals create “community” – a healing act as we emerge from COVID.

If you’d like to be on the Purple Reigns Committee, or participate in the event, please contact Barb Hone at purplereigns@artsofcarvercounty.org.

ArtStock: Art, Wine & Music Festival

Saturday, July 10, 10am-5pm and Sunday, July 11, 11am-5pm

ArtStock is a 2-day art & music festival with something for everyone! In addition to the artist booths and the picturesque, vineyard/orchard setting, live music fills the air both days enhancing this wonderful, summertime experience. The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomes all artists and festival-goers to the 2021 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites, representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, and more. Artists – please register to have a booth at ArtStock!

If you’d like to be on our Festivals Committee, please let us know! Contact Barb Hone, Festivals Committee Chairperson, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org

ACCC Fundraising Concert Featuring World

Renowned Blue Grass Band Monroe Crossing

Please join us for the ACCC’s fundraising concert of the year, featuring the renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing. The ACCC provides access to the arts. Enjoy an evening out with your friends listening to great music and drinking fine wine at sunset in the midst of the beautiful local vineyard. We hope you join us and we appreciate your continued support. Mark July 10th on your calendars now!

Saturday, July 10, 2021 (after ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival)
7:00-9:30PM

This is a live concert held at Parley Lake Winery, 8350 Parley Lake Road, Waconia, MN.

Ticket sales for the concert begin June 21, 2021. Maximum tickets available – 250

VIP seating – $35.00 General Admission – $20.00
Tickets can be purchased up to the event providing seat availability.

To purchase, visit the Parley Lake Winery website, https://www.parleylakewinery.com
Learn more about Monroe Crossing

Direct your questions to Barb Hone, Festivals Chairperson, 612-799-8208, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Art Tourism News

Kitchen Art in, on & created from Antiques, is the topic for the months of May & June for Ag Art. Please, submit photos of your kitchen antique art. Include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos of your Ag Art should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the ACCC website on the Ag Art Gallery page with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org. DEADLINE: Submit your entry by June 30, 2021.

Barn Quilt

The Art Tourism Committee has been working with the County on a barn quilt for the Baylor Regional Park barn in Norwood Young America. This newest barn quilt will join the ever growing open air art gallery of 45+ barn quilts across the County. It is projected to be installed this summer. Carver County artist, Suzanne Theisfeld has designed the quilt.

The Arts Consortium and Art Tourism Committee is inviting the public to participate in a naming contest to “name” this latest new barn quilt. The winner will be announced this summer at the barn quilt installation ceremony. Date and time to be announced.

Elements of the quilt include maple leaves to represent the seasons and maple syrup production. Other elements represent park activities such as cross country skiing, the beach on Eagle Lake and the heavily used camp grounds. The center image represents the popular Eagle Lake Observatory. The cow is a symbol to the park’s agricultural history as a past working farm. Join the fun and help name this unique barn quilt! Send your suggested name to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org by June 15th, 2021. If you have questions, please contact Janet Fahey at 612-382-4512.

Arts Center Volunteers

We’d like to thank the volunteers who work in the ACCC Arts Center and allow us to keep our Gift Shop doors open Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4. We invite you to consider volunteering at the Arts Center. It’s a great way to learn more about the ACCC and see what’s for sale as our inventory is constantly being updated. We offer complete training, no retail sales experience necessary. Simply complete the Volunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer.

Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center Gift Shop in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. See our How to Submit Art page for our Gift Shop or the Exhibitions at the Arts Center page for future shows.

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Call for Artists for Express Yourself in Purple Exhibit Apply by May 26

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Call for Artists – Express Yourself in Purple
June 2 – July 3, 2021

We are asking all artists to get into the theme of Purple for the Express Yourself in Purple Exhibit. Whether it is a still life painting or photography depicting grapes and wine to a sculpture painted in purple or representations of a floral garden in purple. A study in Purple….is where we’re at… We want to see all things Purple and we ask you to create with that in mind. All mediums are welcome, we’re excited to see the Gallery walls decked in the color Purple and all that inspires your reign!

In conjunction with the Exhibit, the ACCC is sponsoring the County wide event, Purple Reigns. We will honor Prince posthumously as our 2021 Honorary Member of the ACCC, we celebrate in his birthday month. As his favorite color was purple… it’s natural to bring everyone together as we paint the County Purple for the month of June. Purple Reigns is approved by the Prince Estate, Paisley Park.

LOCATION

ACCC Arts Center at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry Fee Deadline: by midnight on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (form below)

Notification of Acceptance for Artists: will be sent via email on, or before Thursday, May 27. Please go directly to the How To Submit Art page after Registering/Paying the Entry Fee.

Show Dates: June 2 to July 3, 2021

Artists’ Reception and Purple Reigns Honorary Ceremony: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
(Ceremony starts approximately 8pm)

Art Drop-Off: Friday, May 28, 11-6pm or Saturday, May 29. 9-4pm

We will ask you to pick a window of time when you register and pay your entry fee, so we are prepared for you.

Art Pick-Up: Friday, July 2, 11-6pm or Saturday, July 3. 9-4pm

Any artwork left at the Arts Center in the CCC 30 days after an exhibit ends, becomes the property of the ACCC.

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS

Monday – Saturday; 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-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.

PROCESS

Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your Entry Fee below. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions. The ACCC reserves the right to curate the work upon submission. 40% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.

To be considered for the show, please complete the Registration Form below.

We will notify all artists via email regarding acceptance to the exhibit by the Notification of Acceptance date listed above. If space provides, we may contact you to submit additional work for the show.

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.

Membership is not 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 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.

FEE/REGISTRATION FORM

ACCC Members $15 for first entry, $5 for each additional entry, up to 4 total.

Nonmembers $25 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry, up to 4 total.

40% Commission to the ACCC for sold works

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

CONTACT PERSON

Visual Arts Committee (Cindy Anderson, Mary Strother, Mary Williamson, Kristin Lebben)
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
Mary Strother
952-448-4432

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ArtMatters Newsletter May 2021

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ArtMatters Newsletter May 2021

Letter from ACCC President, Mary Williamson

April showers were prevalent last month and spring continues its whirlwind of warm days, cool nights and a few thunderstorms to wake up the trees and tulips! The colors of spring are fresh, bright and full of new life. The ACCC reflects this re-awakening with new officers and Board Members, a new collaboration with the City of Chaska and the CCC, exciting new events this summer season and of course new supporters, volunteers & members to the ACCC.

Much like our garden perennials, the ACCC is also growing! We are thrilled with our new, highly visible Gift Shop and expansive gallery to showcase our member’s work. If you were waiting on a good time to sell your art, literature, or music, it is time! We are on the cusp of publishing our online store and would love to support you on the world wide web as well as in person. Consider submitting your art for upcoming gallery shows or inquire on leading a class to expand your reach as an artist! Our community loves to learn from those creating! Drop into the new Gift Shop and say hello, or even better, volunteer for a shift or two each month to get to know more members and visitors! Be well, be creative! ACCC President, Mary K. E. Williamson, info@artsofcarvercounty.org.

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Visual Arts News

Currently on display at the ACCC gallery exhibit is the juried show Sense of Place. We encourage everyone to come see this exhibit on display through May 8.

Our next show is a nod to the youngest artists in our community. Preschoolers at the Chaska Community Center will display their artwork starting May 12 through May 29 for Creations From Preschoolers Exhibit. You will love seeing their creative minds at work. Congratulations little artists!

In June, the ACCC will recognize the 5th year since the passing of our local legend, Prince. Carver County is encouraged to “paint the County purple” during Purple Reigns, a celebration of Prince’s life and work. The gallery at the Chaska Community Center will display entries to the show Express Yourself In Purple from June 2 to July 3. We invite artists to submit their work for consideration in this show.

Express Yourself In Purple – Call for Artists
We are asking all artists to get into the theme of Purple for the Express Yourself in Purple Exhibit. Whether it is a still life painting or photography depicting grapes and wine to a sculpture painted in purple or representations of a floral garden in purple. A study in Purple….is where we’re at… We want to see all things Purple and we ask you to create with that in mind. All mediums are welcome, we’re excited to see the Gallery walls decked in the color Purple and all that inspires your reign!

In conjunction with the Exhibit, the ACCC is sponsoring the County wide event, Purple Reigns. We will honor Prince posthumously as our 2021 Honorary Member of the ACCC, we celebrate in his birthday month. As his favorite color was purple… it’s natural to bring everyone together as we “paint the County Purple” for the month of June. Purple Reigns is approved by the Prince Estate, Paisley Park.

Entry Fee Deadline: by midnight on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Show Dates: June 2 to July 3, 2021
Artists’ Reception and Purple Reigns Honorary Ceremony: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Entry details and Registration Form are on the ACCC website.

Literary News

Poetry and Poets Celebrated
National Poetry Month has come to an end. We celebrated poetry and the winners of the 2021 Poetry Contest on April 21 with adult winners and participants reading their works to an audience on Zoom. We also had a brief discussion of poetry and the writing process. If you were not able to attend, you can read the winning poems of students and of adults on the website. Congratulations, again, to all the winners, and thanks to the audience for joining us in the celebration of poetry.

Looking forward to Summer
The Literary Committee is planning to have an authors’ booth at two local festivals this summer: The Norwood Young America Springfest Artisan Fair May 15, 2021, and ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival July 10-11, 2021. If you have a book or books to sell, do join us for two great opportunities this summer! Both opportunities are open to ACCC members and non-members alike and there is a nominal fee to secure registration for event(s). Please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for information and to register. Both events will be outdoors and will follow all Minnesota state/event organizer COVID-19 guidelines, current at time of the event, to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all in attendance.

Music News

August 22nd from 5pm to 8pm at Fireman’s Park in Chaska we will be celebrating the release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. Vll with a concert featuring music from the CD. Stay tuned for more details about this event. A music concert series for the fall at the Chaska Community Center Theater is in the works with more details to come! Email your questions to music@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Education

This month we are finishing our We All Belong in Carver Workshop series, funded by the State Arts Board of MN. It has been a great success. The Chaska Human Rights Group has taken a big interest in this project. We are hoping to continue offering similar programming. June will be the first of a series of open air gallery shows showcasing the photos and community dialogue created during the workshop.

We are offering two wonderful classes in cooperation with the Chaska Community Center. Please check the ACCC or the CCC for more information on this exciting programming. If you’d like to teach a class, please reach out to Anne Krocak at classes@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Festivals

Purple Reigns
“Painting the County purple” is underway. Invitations have been sent to our cities, schools, libraries and chambers of commerce. Carver County has fully and enthusiastically embraced this first-ever County-wide public art project. They have committed to lighting the Government Center with purple flood lights during the month of June. Please join us, personally, wear purple at your workplace, be creative; in your neighborhood, challenge participation, develop a contest. Take photos of every “purple” expression and share on social media using #purplereigns2021.

The purpose of this event is trifold:

To honor Prince. The ACCC is posthumously naming him Honorary Member, 2021.
To draw attention to the arts in Carver County & invite everyone to be an artist during the month of June.
County-wide individuals create “community” – a healing act as we emerge from COVID.

If you’d like to be on the Purple Reigns Committee, or participate in the event, please contact Barb Hone at purplereigns@artsofcarvercounty.org.

ArtStock: Art, Wine & Music Festival
July 10-11, we celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Mark your calendars. A Monroe Crossing Concert headlines the evening of Saturday, July 10th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are required $35 for VIP seating, $20 for General Admission. ACCC Members will receive early ticketing and a 10% discount.
To receive this benefit, order your tickets between May 3-16 by contacting info@parleylake.com. Single, public tickets will be on sale starting June 21.

Artists – please register to have a booth at ArtStock!

If you’d like to be on our Festivals Committee, please let us know! Contact Barb Hone, Festivals Committee Chairperson, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org

Art Tourism News

Kitchen Art in, on & created from Antiques, is the topic for the months of May & June for Ag Art. Please, submit photos of your kitchen antique art. Include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos of your Ag Art should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the ACCC website on the Ag Art Gallery page with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org. DEADLINE: Submit your entry by June 30, 2021.

Arts Center Volunteers

We’d like to thank the volunteers who work in the ACCC Arts Center and allow us to keep our Gift Shop doors open Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4. We invite you to consider volunteering at the Arts Center. It’s a great way to learn more about the ACCC and see what’s for sale as our inventory is constantly being updated. We offer complete training, no retail sales experience necessary. Simply complete the Volunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer.

Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center Gift Shop in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. See our How to Submit Art page for our Gift Shop or the Exhibitions at the Arts Center page for future shows.

Springfest Artisan Fair

The 2nd Annual Springfest Artisan Fair, hosted by the City of Norwood Young America (NYA), the NYA Economic Development Commission and the NYA Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021. This event will unite local painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, craft brewers, locals farmers, musicians, etc., to display their talents and wares in our charming Historic Downtown Norwood.
Please plan to join us for this 2nd Annual Springfest Artisan Fair! For more information visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/nyaspringfest/

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ArtMatters Newsletter May 2021

Seeking Volunteer Coordinator

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The Arts Consortium of Carver County, MN is a non-profit organization bringing Arts to the Community and Communities to the Arts. This is an exciting time for the organization as we recently moved to the Chaska Community Center, in Chaska MN. In addition to our studio and gallery, we host many successful art fairs, music performances, and literary events.

We are currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to join our growing and thriving Consortium group. This is a volunteer position, with the following responsibilities:

Use the system we have set up, with the fantastic app called Sling, to schedule volunteers
Overseeing the development and coordination of the volunteers for the Arts Center
Overseeing the training and support of volunteers
Ensuring volunteer coverage of center during core business hours and Arts Center classes and special events
Working with the Operations and Center Administration Committee to ensure successful volunteer staffing of Arts Center
We are not asking you to recruit volunteers, but rather to follow up with those who have already raised their hand to become a volunteer

For further information, please contact Janet Fahey, Board Member.

The position requires a minimum monthly time commitment. If you think this opportunity is right for you, please send a message of interest and summary experience information to Janet Fahey, Consortium Board Member at janetfahey@embarqmail.com or complete the form on our Volunteer Opportunities page, button below.

Desired experience:

Customer Experience
Past scheduling or staffing experience
Volunteer experience through nonprofit work

No criminal history.

We desire all of our staff to have a strong passion for the Arts.

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Celebrate Poetry Postponed

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At this time, we are postponing the Poetry Celebration scheduled for April 28 in the Arts Center and Ruby’s Roost. We do not yet have an alternative date but hope to do something in May at which all those who entered will be invited to read, and ribbons will be awarded to winners. Joyce Sutphen, Minnesota Poet Laureate and other judges will also read.

We hope you will join us to celebrate Poetry Month and the winners in this year’s ACCC Poetry Contest on April 28, 2020. The event will be hosted jointly by the ACCC Arts Center and Ruby’s Roost. We will share social time with poets, family, and friends from 6:30-7:00 in the Arts Center. We will have a poetry reading beginning at 7 pm in Ruby’s Roost by the contest winners, others who submitted poems, and the judges. Our reading will also feature Joyce Sutphen, Minnesota Poet Laureate, who was our awards judge. At the conclusion of the reading, we will proceed downstairs to the Arts Center for special treats and an opportunity for photographs. We are looking forward to the celebration and hope all will join us.

Please watch our website for further details and to see if the current health crisis necessitates we cancel or postpone.

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center and Ruby’s Roost
7924 Victoria Drive, Victoria

MAX NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
60

DATE
~~April 28, 2020~~

TIME
The event begins at 6:30pm

FEE
Free; donations accepted.

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

ArtMatters Newsletter October 2019

in ArtMatters Newsletters 2019, News

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.

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

Invitation to Writers Read Art Oct 17

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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

ACCC Holiday Gift Show CALL for ARTISTS

in Call For Artists, Exhibitions in Arts Center Gallery, Literary Arts, Music Arts, News, Performing Arts, Visual Arts

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

ArtMatters Newsletter September 2019

in ArtMatters Newsletters 2019, News

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

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

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

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