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!
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.
Join 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!
NOW is the time to be snapping your photos!
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 
