ArtMatters Newsletter September
ArtMatters Newsletter September 2020 | Vol 10, Issue 9
Greetings,
We want to share what the board has been experiencing, planning and developing during these past few months of the overall shifting in how we as an arts organization can serve our members and residents in Carver County. We have had many discussions in changing our environment and needs due to COVID-19. We have had significant decreases in available funds due to event cancellations and we are functioning through reduced volunteer hours. Our desire is to keep consistency for members. Our goal is to bring more online projects on board, and also to reignite our programming through exhibits with social distancing, online class/learning opportunities in the works, retail functioning with social distancing and online sales in place, etc…. We have added very talented new board members to our already outstanding well placed team and we are excited for the new future in the new normal.
Our organization is capable and positive as we react, respond, re-strategize, recover and realize what is needed to stay connected to our member audience and our communities during this time. We are striving to build increased connectivity and economic strength through supporting our member artists, our members and our communities. With this said, you will be one of the first to know where this will take us. Watch for details to come….
As always, we welcome any questions, comments and/or feedback you might have. Please feel free to contact us at info@artsofcarvercounty.org
Thank you,
Cynthia Anderson, President ACCC
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Members’ Show October 7-Dec 28
Watch your email for a “Call for Artists” with all of the submission details. In the meantime, artist members, be sure to have your Directory Listing up-to-date! Go to your ACCC Member Account page to update. You can see all Member Artists on our website, sorted by genre.
Holiday Show Starts Nov 4
Our highly popular Holiday Show starts November 4th. More to come!
The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County
The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol.VI is now available for download on Bandcamp along with the other 5 volumes. https://
Music Liaison, Steve Kelzer
music@artsofcarvercounty.org
Literary Committee
The Literary Committee has exciting writing and reading projects in the works for the remainder of 2020. From guest writers and presentations, distance learning assistance and “How To” videos, and writing contests/exercises, the autumn months will be busy! To kick off the new season, we give you the 48 Hour Prose/Poetry Contest for all ages participation: starting September 14, participants will have 48 hours (2 days) to complete an original prose or poetry piece and submit it to the Literary Committee via email at literary@
Art Tourism/Barn Quilts of Carver County
A second barn quilt book has been released, Barn Quilts and Carver County, MN. It documents the expansion of the Barn Quilt Trail in Carver County. Now, 21 more Barn Quilts, all commissioned art, have been added to this “free, open-air art gallery.”
With Jerry’s stunning photography, the Barn Quilts’ creative designs and colors pop off the pages. The stories, photos, and text come from interviews by Barb Hone with each of the barn owners. Community is celebrated. Turning pages, you will visit each of the 11 towns in the County. With snapshots you will explore their highlights and the landscapes in between. Agriculture is emphasized. With photography, we carry you through this rich farmland. You will see crops and machinery. You will see seasons.
Join us for the Book Signing, September 19, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at At the Farm, 8880 HWY 5, Waconia. The book is also available on our website www.barnquiltsofccmn.
The Barn Quilts of Carver County, a public art project, started in 2011. The Arts Consortium of Carver County was the fiscal agent and continues to be supportive of this widely popular outdoor gallery of art. The project is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary this year and the newly released book is a tribute to the ongoing success. Barn Quilt Tours will continue post COVID-19 and continue to bring statewide guests to Carver County. Plan to join us for future tours, where Community, Countryside and Culture meet!
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Anne Krocak: As an artist and teacher, Anne has won numerous awards and conducted public art residencies through VSA Minnesota, The Kennedy Center in DC, COMPAS, Public Arts St. Paul, ArtSage, Children’s Hospital Minneapolis/St. Paul Campus, Minnesota Creative Artists and Aging Network (MnCAAN). In 2009 she received the Jahney-Arts Access Award from VSA Minnesota, recognizing her as an outstanding artist educator of the Year. In 2011 received a National Fellowship from VSA National and the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Anne is a Lifetime Arts teaching artist. She frequently teaches and prepares others to work with people who have special needs and older adults. She has led workshops and designed and taught classes around the U.S. and in over 60 senior living communities, museums, schools, homeless shelters, libraries, and hospitals. Anne looks forward to bringing her skills and knowledge to the ACCC community as a board member. View Anne’s Artist Profile on the 
Linda McNulty: Linda has been a volunteer all of her life. Transplanted from California then again from Arizona, Linda retired from the City of Victoria and State Farm and has become an advocate for the arts, both in Wickenburg, AZ and now in Carver County. Previous volunteer activities included Community Education Advisory Council for Eastern Carver County School District and campaign worker for two referendums, chair of the Victoria for a Lifetime Committee for eleven years. A founding member of the WeCAB transportation program since its inception in 2014, Linda continues to play an active role as dispatcher for the organization. She was a member of the Victoria Volksfest committee for three years and chair for two years. She also wrote a monthly column for the Chanhassen Villager for nine years, was a member of the City of Victoria Centennial Committee, and worked with the Sheriff’s Office, bringing law enforcement and seniors together.Online Art Classes
As the landscape of how we ‘do business’ has changed, we have been educating ourselves in order to continue to educate others. The ACCC Board has elected to offer online art lessons as well as pursue an online shopping experience. We are in the process of setting up platforms for both endeavors and look forward to the possibilities and opportunities it will offer our artists, members and ACCC followers! If you are interested in offering an online art lesson in visual, literature or musical arts please contact us with your proposed lesson. Visit our How to Submit A Class page on our website for details or send your questions to classes@artsofcarvercounty.org
New ACCC Online Storefront
We will be launching our new online store this fall that will have a majority of our physical store’s inventory available to purchase online and then mail it to you or have it available for pick up. There will be more information coming shortly. You can email your questions to giftshop@artsofcarvercounty.
Membership – Thank You Beth Billstrom
The Arts Consortium would like to thank Beth Billstrom for her enormously impactful role as Membership Coordinator. Beth did it all – sending out member packets to our new and renewing members, helping members with their Directory listings and answering Membership questions. Beth was the wind beneath our wings helming Membership. In addition, she volunteered at the Arts Center regularly. Beth, thank you for giving so generously to all of the artists, musicians, and writers of Carver County.
Linda McNulty is jumping into the Membership role and can be reached at membership@
To manage your ACCC Membership Account, please go to our ACCOUNT page and login with your email address. If you forgot your password, you can request it to gain access. You can review our Member Benefits on our Membership page. Thank you for supporting the ACCC!
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Volunteer
If you’d like to Volunteer for a Committee or a specific task or project, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page and we will match your availability, talents and interest with ACCC needs. Thank you for your support!
Volunteer
Submit a Nomination or Application for the ACCC Board of Directors
Treasurer: Are you good with numbers and want to volunteer your time? We are seeking an ideal energetic candidate for Treasurer on our Board of Directors. This is a great way to get to do something you love, be immersed in art and are able to stay home while still being effective. If you feel you are a good fit, please apply online, link below. For questions, please contact Cynthia Anderson, info@
Members at Large: Seeking artists and supporters of the arts interested in being on the Board of Directors to help navigate the new norms that challenge our organization and to bring focus on the arts. If you believe in the arts and want to help support artists, writers, and musicians in the county through the Arts Consortium, please apply today, or if you know someone who is passionate about the arts, please nominate them, and we will send them an invitation to apply.
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ArtMatters Newsletter September 2020
