Larger Than Life – Call for Artists

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 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

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.