ArtMatters Newsletter June 2021
ArtMatters Newsletter June 2021
Letter from ACCC President, Mary Williamson
Greetings Arts Consortium of Carver County Members, Friends, and enthusiasts!! We are heading into summer with sunshine and a full event schedule! The event line-up for the summer sets the stage for the ACCC to meet its mission: to strengthen our community through the arts – and cultivate the arts through the community.
Have an amazing June, be well and keep creating!
ACCC President, Mary K. E. Williamson, info@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Visual Arts News
Our latest exhibit, Express Yourself in Purple, opens June 2. We are excited to see what our community of artists have created to honor Prince. This exhibit will open a month long celebration of our late hometown celebrity. In conjunction with the Exhibit, the ACCC is sponsoring the County wide event, Purple Reigns. We will honor Prince posthumously as our 2021 Honorary Member of the ACCC at the Artist’s Reception. As his favorite color was purple… it’s natural to bring everyone together as we “paint the County Purple” for the month of June. Purple Reigns is approved by the Prince Estate, Paisley Park.
Be sure to stop into the ACCC Gift Shop in June and pick up your free Purple mini – swag kit to start decorating your home or business!! Fun for the whole family!
Show Dates: June 2 to July 3, 2021
Artists’ Reception and Purple Reigns Honorary Ceremony: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the ACCC Arts Center Gallery and Chaska Community Center Theater.
Literary News
Looking forward to Summer
Summer is upon us as are more opportunities to get out and enjoy the weather. In June, July, and August, the Literary Committee is offering three events for open readings for authors, poets, and anyone interested in hearing writers share their words. ACCC Members and non members are welcome to perform their works. Given the relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, events will follow any applicable guidelines for the venue. Masks and social distancing are recommended for non-vaccinated attendees. Look for more information for these events coming to Chaska (June), Victoria (July), and Waconia (August) on the ACCC website and social media pages as they become available.
The Literary Committee is planning to have an authors’ booth at ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival July 10-11, 2021. If you have a book or books to sell, do join us for this great opportunity! The booth is open to ACCC members and non-members alike and there is a nominal fee to secure registration for event. Please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for information and to register. This event is outdoors and will follow all Minnesota state/event organizer COVID-19 guidelines current at time of the event, to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all in attendance.
A call for instructors!
Do you run a blog/vlog about the writing process? Have insights to share about the publishing world for those looking to get their works in print? Want to help fellow writers edit their works? The Literary Committee and the ACCC are looking for instructors for classes and workshops (virtual or in person) to share their knowledge and passion with others. If you are interested in running a class/workshop, please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Music News
Purple Reigns
The Arts Consortium will be showcasing local musical talent at the Purple Reigns event on June 17th.
CD Release Celebration
August 22nd from 5pm to 8pm at Fireman’s Park in Chaska we will be celebrating the release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. VII with a concert featuring music from the CD. The CD’s cover design was created by Carver County artist, Janet Brose. Stay tuned for more details about this event. A music concert series for the fall at the Chaska Community Center Theater is in the works with more details to come! Email your questions to music@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Education
We All Belong Workshop
Last month we completed the We All Belong Workshop series, funded by the State Arts Board of MN. Participants created artwork that will be part of an outdoor gallery display which will be installed along the driveway into the CCC starting at Engler Blvd.
Watercolor Class
Anne Krocak will be offering an in-person watercolor class for those 18+. The joy of painting for all. Come share laughter and community while learning painting and drawing techniques. Each class will include supplies, new techniques, fun conversation and a time to celebrate and grow as an artist and art class community member.
Pre-registration is required. Minimum 8 / Max 10 Enrolled
Date: Mondays July 5 to July 26, 2021
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Chaska Community Center
Cost: $99 CCC Members, $129 Non Members
10% Discount for ACCC Members. Members can get the current CCC Discount code when they log into their ACCC Member Account. Please register for this event. Bring a friend!
If you’d like to teach a class, please reach out to Anne Krocak at classes@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Festivals
Purple Reigns
“Painting the County purple” is underway. Invitations have been sent to our cities, schools, libraries and chambers of commerce. Carver County has fully and enthusiastically embraced this first-ever County-wide public art project. They have committed to lighting the Government Center with purple flood lights during the month of June. Please join us, personally, wear purple at your workplace, be creative; in your neighborhood, challenge participation, develop a contest. Take photos of every “purple” expression and share on social media using #purplereigns2021.
The purpose of this event is trifold:
- To honor Prince. The ACCC is posthumously naming him Honorary Member, 2021.
- To draw attention to the arts in Carver County & invite everyone to be an artist during the month of June.
- County-wide individuals create “community” – a healing act as we emerge from COVID.
If you’d like to be on the Purple Reigns Committee, or participate in the event, please contact Barb Hone at purplereigns@
ArtStock: Art, Wine & Music Festival
Saturday, July 10, 10am-5pm and Sunday, July 11, 11am-5pm
ArtStock is a 2-day art & music festival with something for everyone! In addition to the artist booths and the picturesque, vineyard/orchard setting, live music fills the air both days enhancing this wonderful, summertime experience. The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomes all artists and festival-goers to the 2021 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites, representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, and more. Artists – please register to have a booth at ArtStock!
If you’d like to be on our Festivals Committee, please let us know! Contact Barb Hone, Festivals Committee Chairperson, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org
ACCC Fundraising Concert Featuring World
Renowned Blue Grass Band Monroe Crossing
Please join us for the ACCC’s fundraising concert of the year, featuring the renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing. The ACCC provides access to the arts. Enjoy an evening out with your friends listening to great music and drinking fine wine at sunset in the midst of the beautiful local vineyard. We hope you join us and we appreciate your continued support. Mark July 10th on your calendars now!
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (after ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival)
7:00-9:30PM
This is a live concert held at Parley Lake Winery, 8350 Parley Lake Road, Waconia, MN.
Ticket sales for the concert begin June 21, 2021. Maximum tickets available – 250
VIP seating – $35.00 General Admission – $20.00
Tickets can be purchased up to the event providing seat availability.
To purchase, visit the Parley Lake Winery website, https://www.parleylakewinery.com
Learn more about Monroe Crossing
Direct your questions to Barb Hone, Festivals Chairperson, 612-799-8208, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Art Tourism News
Kitchen Art in, on & created from Antiques, is the topic for the months of May & June for Ag Art. Please, submit photos of your kitchen antique art. Include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos of your Ag Art should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the ACCC website on the Ag Art Gallery page with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.
Barn Quilt
The Art Tourism Committee has been working with the County on a barn quilt for the Baylor Regional Park barn in Norwood Young America. This newest barn quilt will join the ever growing open air art gallery of 45+ barn quilts across the County. It is projected to be installed this summer. Carver County artist, Suzanne Theisfeld has designed the quilt.
The Arts Consortium and Art Tourism Committee is inviting the public to participate in a naming contest to “name” this latest new barn quilt. The winner will be announced this summer at the barn quilt installation ceremony. Date and time to be announced.
Elements of the quilt include maple leaves to represent the seasons and maple syrup production. Other elements represent park activities such as cross country skiing, the beach on Eagle Lake and the heavily used camp grounds. The center image represents the popular Eagle Lake Observatory. The cow is a symbol to the park’s agricultural history as a past working farm. Join the fun and help name this unique barn quilt! Send your suggested name to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org by June 15th, 2021. If you have questions, please contact Janet Fahey at 612-382-4512.
Arts Center Volunteers
We’d like to thank the volunteers who work in the ACCC Arts Center and allow us to keep our Gift Shop doors open Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4. 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 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.
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ArtMatters Newsletter June 2021
July 10-11, we celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Mark your calendars. A Monroe Crossing Concert headlines the evening of Saturday, July 10th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are required $35 for VIP seating, $20 for General Admission. ACCC Members will receive early ticketing and a 10% discount.
The 2nd Annual Springfest Artisan Fair, hosted by the City of Norwood Young America (NYA), the NYA Economic Development Commission and the NYA Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021. This event will unite local painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, craft brewers, locals farmers, musicians, etc., to display their talents and wares in our charming Historic Downtown Norwood.
April is National Poetry Month
There still is time to 
We welcome Norma Marien to the Arts Consortium as a new member and as the new Membership Coordinator. Norma is currently the President of the Friends of Excelsior Library, where she has managed membership and book sales. She also volunteers at the MN Landscape Arboretum helping with their newsletter and other Marketing Assistant work. Norma is a member of the Chaska Area Quilt Club and part of the “Comfort Quilt Committee”, which sews quilts for charitable organizations. In addition, she is a member of the MN Valley and Eden Prairie Community Bands. Norma has a degree in Journalism and has experience in communications, creating newsletters for a number of organizations professionally and as a volunteer. We are thrilled to have Norma join our team and working with our members!
