ArtMatters Newsletter October 2022
ArtMatters Newsletter October 2022
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Thanks for joining us at Art Wander!
What a wonderful weekend of artwork across Carver County! Thank you to everyone who came out to Art Wander this year. Thank you to the artists who participated, and a special thank you to those who hosted artists. We are proud to have such talented artists and supportive community members. Carver County is a special place.
Holiday News
Tickets on Sale for The Brueske’s Holiday Concert
Until November 18th, SAVE $2 per ticket with promo code: EARLYBIRD
Renowned professional singers, Jeff Brueske and his sister Tara join forces for a night of beloved Christmas classics! This is the perfect event for families and audience members of all ages! Presented by ACCC and Chaska Parks & Recreation.
December 17, 2022 @ 4:00 PM. Chaska Community Center Theatre.
Ticket Prices:
$15 Adults
$10 Students & Seniors
Visual Art News
Register for the INSPIRATION! Exhibit!
The ACCC is proud to be presenting the INSPIRATION exhibition! The exhibit will feature artwork of any medium that showcases objects, people, or things that inspire you. This can be something that inspires 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.
FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT PIECES FOR THE EXHIBIT!
Register by Oct. 1 to be included in the exhibit.
EXHIBIT DATES
Oct. 7 – Nov. 4, 2022
DEADLINE
Oct. 1, 2022
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
October 20, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Gallery
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 11-3 and Saturday 10-2, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.
Register for the Annual ACCC Member’s Show!
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.
*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
Registration is due by 9:30 PM on November 10, 2022.
FREE FOR MEMBERS TO REGISTER. This is a MEMBERS ONLY show, if you are currently not a member and are interested in submitting, please visit our website and register for a membership to be included in this exhibit.
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.
Announcing our Gallery Exhibition Coordinator!
A very special thank you and congratulations to board member Liya Lev Ortel who will be stepping up as our Gallery Exhibition Coordinator! She will be using her fabulous artistic skill and experience hanging shows at the Arboretum to help curate and hang the shows at ACCC and across the county. Liya has been working to establish a relationship with local libraries with the plan of touring selected 2023 exhibitions to libraries across the county!
Abigail Davision has volunteered to help hang the shows with Liya and also host the Artist Receptions for the exhibitions. Make sure to mark down the receptions and join us to have meaningful conversations with the artists!
Classes
Intro to Writing
Intro to Writing – 101 will be held on Saturday, October 8, at the Chanhassen Library – Longfellow Room.
Have you ever thought about taking a stance in writing? Is there a story inside you but you don’t know the first thing about how to get it onto paper? Start here with Intro to Writing 101, a beginner’s course on the basic principles of plot structure, fleshing out characters, and world-building. We’ll explore simple steps to get your creation started through pop culture analysis and a writing prompt exercise. You’ll also get a writing prompt book to take home to continue your journey outside class!
This class is open to all future writers age 8+ and is only $15 (ACCC members receive 10% off with a membership discount code).
Beginning Stained Glass!
Beginning Stained Glass Class will be held over 4 weeks on Thursdays at 6:30-8:30 pm in the CCC starting October 27 – November 17.
Learn and create at the same time! You will learn all of the steps to create a beautiful stained glass piece of art using the copper foil technique. Each week the instructor will take you step-by-step through the process and will guide you on all the aspects involved in making a unique stained glass creation. You will be working on one project throughout the 4 weeks.
The class fee of $110 includes all of the tools and materials, except for the glass itself. You will be able to choose a design and colors at the first class and can purchase your glass “kit” at that time (expected to be no more than $25). Students will pay for their glass by check, cash, credit card or Venmo during the first session.
Music News
Songwriters of Carver County: CD Release Concert & Art in the Park Festival
The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. 8 features 20 songwriters! Support local musicians and the Arts Consortium by ordering your album today.
If you have any questions about upcoming Music Events, please contact Steve Kelzer at music@artsofcarvercounty.org
New Song Collective is Performing Oct. 6th!
Join us for the New Song Collective’s performance on October 6th from 7:00PM – 8:30PM at the Chaska Community Center Theatre!
If you have any questions about upcoming Music Events, please contact Steve Kelzer at music@artsofcarvercounty.org
Literary News
Something Wicked – Literary Event
Hey, writers, get your Halloween juices flowing by joining us around the metaphorical campfire to read your poems and scary stories in honor of All Hallows Eve and the spooky season!
The theme is Something Wicked… a celebration of the dark, eerie and macabre, through the written word!
October 13th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The location is will be 1/2 of the Brick City Banquet room.
If you want to participate, contact Jim Kane: somethingwickedreading@gmail.
If you have any questions about upcoming Literary Events, please contact any member of the Literary Committee of the ACCC at literary@artsofcarvercounty.
Artist of the Month – Bob Pollard
A self-taught artist, Bob has created art in various styles all his life. These days he works primarily in linoleum and woodcut printmaking. His work is strongly influenced by the beauty of the North Shore of Lake Superior, music, and tribal art.
He also works in graphite, oil and acrylic paint, and mixed media.
Bob’s philosophy is that art is an adventure – he strives to inspire people to approach art boldly, to expand their horizons, and try something new.
Bob’s work is on display at Joy & Co in Grand Marais, MN and the ACCC Gallery in Chaska, MN.
He also teaches a variety of different classes in various locations throughout the year.
Visit Bob’s website at pollardfinearts.wordpress.com
Arts Center Gift Shop
Thank you for choosing to SHOP at the ACCC Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery. We appreciate your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!
- Wednesday and Thursday: 6-8 PM
- Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
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 is 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.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Visit our Calendar for Classes, Workshops, Meetings, Readings, Concerts, Artists’ Receptions, Exhibits, and More!
Hannah is currently the President of the Board for the Chaska Valley Family Theater and has also served that organization as the Executive Director. Hannah brings a proven ability to help build consensus and involve all team members in an effort to achieve goals. She is a leader in the Arts field, with a focus on inclusion, welcoming everyone to enjoy, participate and interact with the theater. She is committed to the goal of expanding arts access in Carver County and looks forward to building collaboration between CVFT and the ACCC.
Abigail joined the Arts Consortium of Carver County this summer when she discovered it through ArtStock Art, Wine & Music. She started volunteering for the ACCC and shortly thereafter was recruited to join the board because of her energy and enthusiasm about the arts and the ACCC. She is interested in helping bring artists together and making art accessible to the community. Some of her work is currently on display in the Member Show at the ACCC Gallery.
Our very popular Members’ Show opened on Sept. 22 and will continue through December. We celebrate our local artists and their amazing talents in all areas of art. Carver County is home to a great number of creative and inspiring photographers, painters, writers, poets, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and glass artists… it’s hard to name them all. Come and appreciate their work throughout the fall and winter holidays.
Mark your calendar for the 2021 Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander in Carver County – September 24, 25, and 26th! 36 artists will be showing and selling their art at 15 studios located throughout Carver County. We are looking forward to our 9th year of this amazing display of the talents of local and regional artists.
After publishing the Art Wander information through our social media channels, a private tour group, with guests from across the state, requested to include a number of studio stops as part of their overall tour on Saturday, September 25th. We look forward to offering continued tourism, exposure, and visibility to all artists within Carver County!
