ArtMatters September Newsletter 2018

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ACCC Arts Center News

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 (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.

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