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ArtMatters Newsletter April 2021

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ArtMatters Newsletter

ArtMatters Newsletter April 2021

Welcome Message from Barb Hone, New ACCC President

Barb Hone2021 is finally here. Spring has arrived and brings rebirth. Vaccines offer hope. With this backdrop, I welcome the new Board of Directors and look forward to working together to grow the Arts Consortium and remain focused on our Mission: to strengthen our community through the arts – and cultivate the arts through the community.

President, Barb Hone
Vice President, Mary Williamson
Treasurer, Dan Nelson (New)
Secretary, Katie Trent (New)

Members at Large: Amy Stender, Anne Krocak, Janet Fahey, Kristin Lebben, Lesley Wyman (New), Mary Strother, and Steve Kelzer

Meet the Board

Visual Arts News

Sense of Place Exhibit

Come to the ACCC Arts Center to see our newest exhibit, Sense of Place from March 31, 2021 to May 8. Join us for the Artists’ Reception on April 15, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Arts Center Gallery in the Chaska Community Center.

Literary News

Summer Festivals
Are you an author who is looking for more ways to get your books into the hands of readers, whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the summer festival scene? Join us for two great opportunities this summer! The Literary Committee is planning to have an authors booth at two local festivals this summer: The Norwood Young America Springfest Artisan Fair May 15, 2021, and ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival July 10-11, 2021.

This is open to ACCC members and non-members alike and there is a nominal fee to secure registration for event(s). Please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for information and to register. Both events will be outdoors and in-person 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.

April is National Poetry Month
A virtual Celebration of National Poetry Month will be held on April 21 at 6:30pm.  The reading will feature the winners and participants from the Adult Resident and Nonresident categories of our contest.  If you would like to hear the reading, please RSVP by April 18 to poems@artsofcarvercounty.org to receive the Zoom invitation.

We are pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the Arts Consortium of Carver County Poetry Contest. This is the 8th annual Poetry Contest sponsored by the ACCC. Our theme was Change. This year we had almost 30 entries with the largest number coming from students in grades 3-5 and from poets living outside of Carver County (Nonresident).

We read many good poems and had a hard time choosing the winners.  Congratulations to the following winners: Grades 3-5:  1st Rebekah Davison, “The Way I See”; 2nd Avery Williams, “Change”; 3rd Mari Sullivan, “Snake in the Sea.”  Grades 9-12: 1st Amelia Fischer, “Riverbed Body.” Adult Residents: 1st Jen Anderson, “Solstice; 2nd Bruce Coghill, “Moving.”  Adult Nonresidents: 1st Jeannnie L Piekos, “Becoming Again;” 2nd Micki Blenkush, “This Community Garden.”

We were especially happy with the students’ participation from classes at Victoria Elementary, Chanhassen Elementary (Mrs. Jackson’s class), and Online Learning/Carver Elementary (Jami Weber’s class) for submitting poems. Congratulations to all the students, even if they did not receive an award. The winning students will receive a ribbon to mark their honor.

All of the winning poems in every category will be published with the permission of the poet on the ACCC website. Do watch for those coming soon!

Open Readings
The Literary Committee is open to hosting Virtual Open Reading events throughout the summer, and—if the interest is there—in person readings held at the theater within the Chaska Community Center (enough space for social distancing!). If you are a published author, casual writer, writing club, poetry group, etc., please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org to schedule a reading event!

Music News

There still is time to submit an original song to this year’s songwriters compilation and we’re still looking for cover art for the Songwriters CD from Consortium members. Plans are to have a CD release concert in August. Direct your questions to Steve Kelzer, music@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Education

The ACCC is continuing to offer more in person and online classes for our community. We are working with the Chaska Community Center to offer fantastic programming for the whole family. We welcome all artists, writers, musicians and creatives to propose a class offering. The ACCC knows that the arts are more than a pass-time. Art allows expression, brings people together and creates a greater sense of wellbeing.  Consider joining the ACCC and supporting our mission!

Attention Artists, Teaching Artists, and Instructors
The Chaska Community Center is asking people to submit their class ideas by April 7th to be published for their May – August programming. If submitted after the date they will still be able to offer the class, however it will not be promoted in the big summer catalogue of activities.

Please go to the How to Submit A Class page on our website for instructions on how to submit your class.

Empowering Self Through Art Workshop (Zoom) 6:30- 8:00pm
Participants are enjoying great community dialogues and fun Improv Comedy.  Learning a few new photography tricks while continuing our dialogue of empowering ourselves and our community through diversity, inclusion and equity.  Each week we will be adding more depth to our conversation that will culminate in an outdoor show throughout Carver County!  You can still register for this fun filled Zoom workshop. The workshop series continues on April 1, April 8, April 15 and April 22, 2021. Read the complete details on our Classes page. Instructor Anne Krocak.

Fresh Work Group (Zoom or in person) April 14, 1:00-2:00pm
A place for artists to share their most recent creations, ideas, resources and be inspired by others. Come and enjoy – we may meet virtually via zoom or in an art studio.  Last month we had a great discussion and we would love to see more artists this month. RSVP to Anne Krocak, classes@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Succulent Wreath Workshop (in person) April 21, 6:00-9:00 pm
Come enjoy a glass of wine and relax while creating a beautiful living wreath!  This is the ACCC first Ladies Night Out workshop.  We will continue to offer fun art-filled creative adventures once a month at the Chaska Event Center. Instructors: Cindy Anderson and Anne Krocak

Festivals

Purple Reigns Honors Prince
The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC), with the Prince Estate’s approval, is posthumously naming Prince Rogers Nelson the ACCC’s Honorary Member of the year. 2021 is the 5th anniversary of his passing. The ACCC is focusing on and celebrating Prince’s musical genius and his international acclaim. The ACCC invites Carver County, the cities, schools, libraries, and businesses to join Purple Reigns and to contribute to “painting the County purple.” Email your questions or interest in being on the Committee to Barb Hone at festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org.

ArtStock Art, Wine and Music Festival
Artists are registering for our annual event. If you would like to participate as an artist, please visit our website. Mark your calendar, ArtStock is July 10 & 11.

If you’d like to be on our Festivals Committee, please let us know! Contact Barb Hone, Festivals Committee Chairperson, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org 

Ag Art GalleryArt Tourism News

Throughout 2021, the Art Tourism Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County will be doing a bi-monthly call of Ag Art. For March – April, 2021, we are sponsoring a call for photographs of Silo Art. Visit our Ag Art Gallery online to see the many entries submitted thus far! We look forward to receiving yours as well. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org.  We are accepting silo ag art photos through April 30, 2021.

New Membership Coordinator

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!
Send your questions to: membership@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Springfest Artisan Fair

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.
Please plan to join us for this 2nd Annual Springfest Artisan Fair! For more information visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/nyaspringfest/

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ArtMatters Newsletter April 2021

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Call for Artists – Sense of Place (Created in 2020) Exhibit

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Call for Artists – Deadline March 24

March 31 to May 8, 2021

The year 2020 was unprecedented in all matters of life. We experienced something much greater than expected. Through the twists and the turns of the everyday news, we anticipate your creative drive found a way to express yourself and your sense of place. We look for the What, the When, the Where, the Why, and How your creative expression brought you through the year and how you brought inspiration to yourself or others through your art. We are looking for entries in all mediums of work; visual 2D & 3D, literary, music, etc.  All are welcome to apply whether you are an artist or an artist at heart.

All contributing artists are encouraged to attend the Artists’ Reception. We look forward to seeing you and your contributions at the ACCC Gallery in the Chaska Community Center.

LOCATION

ACCC Arts Center at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry Fee Deadline: by midnight on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 (form below)

Notification of Acceptance for Artists: will be sent via email on, or before Thursday, March 25. Please go directly to the How To Submit Art page after Registering/Paying the Entry Fee.

Show Dates: March 31 to May 8, 2021

Artists’ Reception: Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

We invite the public to attend our Sense of Place (Inspired in 2020) Exhibition, Artists’ Reception to meet and talk with artists about their work. We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests.

Art Drop-Off: Friday, March 26, 11-6pm or Saturday, March 27. 9-4pm

We will ask you to pick a 2-hour window when you register and pay your entry fee, so we are prepared for you.

Art Pick-Up: Friday, May 7, 11-6pm or Saturday, May 8. 9-4pm

Any artwork left at the Arts Center in the CCC 30 days after an exhibit ends, becomes the property of the ACCC.

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 11-6 and Saturday 9-4, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.

PROCESS

Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your Entry Fee below. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email if you have any questions. The ACCC reserves the right to curate the work upon submission. 40% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.

To be considered for the show, please complete the Registration Form below.

Please email images of your work for consideration to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to accompany your Registration.

We will notify all artists via email regarding acceptance to the exhibit by the Notification of Acceptance date listed above. If space provides, we may contact you to submit additional work for the show.

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.

Membership is not 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 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.

FEE

ACCC Members $15 for first entry, $5 for each additional entry, up to 4 total.

Nonmembers $25 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry, up to 4 total.

40% Commission to the ACCC for sold works

In addition to contact info, the Registration Form asks Artists to:

  1. List your medium (For example, photography, greeting cards, pottery, wood, jewelry)
  2. Briefly describe your artwork
  3. What is the price range of your items?
  4. Anything else we should know about your artwork for the Exhibit?
  5. Please CHOOSE an Art Drop Off Time 2-hour window from list so we can spread out Artists

Please email images of your work for consideration to visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org to accompany your Registration.

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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 artwork submitted for the exhibit. Wall artwork must be ready to be hung with wire on the back of your work.

CONTACT PERSON

Visual Arts Committee (Cindy Anderson, Mary Strother, Mary Williamson, Kristin Lebben)
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
Cindy Anderson 612-386-6156

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ArtMatters Newsletter March 2021

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ArtMatters Newsletter

Thank you for reading our ArtMatters Newsletter March 2021 issue. We have so much to share with you and we invite you to share this post with others who you think might be interested in what the ACCC has to offer Carver County.

Attend the Virtual ACCC Annual Meeting on March 16

We INVITE YOU to attend the Arts Consortium of Carver County Annual Meeting to celebrate with us the changes we’ve made in an unprecedented year. We have experienced the solitude of the pandemic and the excitement of moving into our new location, all within our 11th year. We are thankful for our community partners we work with to lift others up and we are thankful to have had such diligent board members, volunteers, class instructors, donors, sponsors, members, business and organization advocates.
We serve the communities of Carver County and beyond and we continue to make a difference by bringing art to the people and people to the art. We look forward to telling you about our year and welcome you to be a part of our event. Details about access to this virtual event are on our website.

Nominate or Apply for the ACCC Board of Directors 

The Arts Consortium of Carver County is looking for passionate board members wanting to contribute their time and expertise to continue on the efforts to lift the arts and creative expression within Carver County. The Board serves over 200 ACCC members, including visual artists, writers, musicians and songwriters, performers, business, and supporters of the arts. We sponsor the arts in Carver County through our Art Fairs, music concerts, art exhibitions, photo contests and literary events since our start in 2009. Our board members are actively involved in these events, they serve on the board and work on projects or committees with other volunteers. We are seeking board members from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and we hope to bring a diversity of new talents to the board. If you are interested, we welcome you to apply now. If you know someone who should consider this opportunity, please nominate them and we will reach out to ask them to apply. Application info is on our website. You can direct your questions to Cindy Anderson, ACCC President, info@artsofcarvercounty.org, or any current Board Member (meet the board).

Online Application

Become a Volunteer

We are seeking volunteers for the following roles/positions. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our Volunteer Form on our website so we can match your skills and talents with various needs for the ACCC. Thank you!

  • Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator
  • Membership Coordinator
  • Arts Center Gallery & Gift Shop Volunteers
  • Committee Members

Visual Art News

The Youth Art Show Exhibit in the ACCC Gallery starts March 3 and runs through March 27th. Join us for an Artists’ Reception on Thursday, March 18th from 6:30-8:30pm at the ACCC Arts Center in the Chaska Community Center.

Youth Art Show

The year 2020 was unprecedented in all matters of life. We experienced something much greater than expected. Through the twists and the turns of the everyday news, we anticipate your creative drive found a way to express yourself and your sense of place. We look for the What, the When, the Where, the Why, and How your creative expression brought you through the year and how you brought inspiration to yourself or others through your art. We are looking for entries in all mediums of work; visual, literary, music, etc… All are welcome to apply whether you are an artist or an artist at heart.

The Call for Submissions for Sense of Place (made in 2020) Exhibit is coming soon, watch your email inbox for details. The exhibit starts March 31, 2021 and we will have an Artists’ Reception on April 15, 2021.

Literary News

Spring is just around the corner, bringing not only warmer weather but more fantastic writing events! The Poetry Contest deadline is today, March 1, 2021, by midnight, so you still have time to enter! See our website for Poetry Contest submission guidelines. More events are being planned all the time so please check the ACCC webpage and Facebook page for additions or changes to any listed events. If you have any questions or ideas for events, please contact the Literary Committee at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Join us March 11th, at 7pm, as the Literary Committee hosts a virtual gathering in honor of the Flash Fiction contest winners. The authors will share their winning works during an evening of prose and celebration, see the winners below. Please email literary@artsofcarvercounty.org or flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org for more event information and invitation links.

ACCC Flash Fiction Contest Winners Announced

Waconia resident Jillian Van Hefty has been awarded 1st Place in the adult category of the 2021 flash fiction contest sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County. In her story, Speechless, a mother’s love and determination is miraculously rewarded.

Chaska writer D.E. Munson took 2nd Place for A Race Against Angelus Morti, a story about a son’s effort to beat the Angel of Death to his father’s bedside.

Third Placed went to Victoria writer Candace Almquist for Vision Quest, a tale about a Native girl’s quest for spiritual help against the ethnic cleansing of the white man’s boarding school program.

EJ Haas took 1st Place in the young adult category with Mary’s Manger, an encounter with a vulnerable girl at a hospital.

Ciara Schoen received Honorable Mention in that category for The Girl Who Sees Dragons, a young girl’s other-worldly encounter at a gravesite.

Virtual Book Launch March 24

Just announced is a Virtual Book Launch/Reading from the Waconia Writers Group for their new anthology View from the Shore, on March 24 at 7pm. Join us as contributing writers will read their selected works as well as talk about the writing process and their group. Please email literary@artsofcarvercounty.org to RSVP and receive online invitation.

Music News

Submissions for this year’s Songwriting compilation are rolling in. Any Songwriters out there please let us know what you’re up to. We’re also looking for performers for music events in the fall at the Chaska Community Center Theatre. Please contact Steve Kelzer, Music Liaison. music@artsofcarvercounty.org

Education

Classes

The Opalescent World of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night class via Zoom in February was a success. Be sure to look for similar classes in the coming months.

Empowering Self Through Art Workshop, ages 12 through adults. This is a FREE six week Art Workshop focusing on Photography and geared to people with and without disabilities to learn about Public Art through Photography and Improv Comedy. Share your perspectives and learn about inclusion while finding your voice. We will create and display our outcomes through a community wide Outdoor Exhibition. No experience is required. We will meet via zoom for an hour and a half for six weeks starting March 18th, register by March 15, 2021. Registration info is on the Classes page on our website.

Watercolor classes in-person and via Zoom currently being offered through the CCC:

  • Watercolor class ages 6 and up for people with and without disabilities offered at CCC via Zoom. 45 Minutes (free)
  • Watercolor class for active older adults (AOA) ages 55+ listed at CCC. 45 Minutes (free)
  • Watercolor class ages 6 and up for people with and without disabilities offered at CCC in person ($3.00)

Click here for date, time and registration information.

NEW! On Demand Learning is now available through the ACCC

Members and artists of all different mediums and backgrounds are encouraged to view Sunflowers as an example of what you could create and sell in our NEW On Demand Learning platform. We are seeking ACCC Musicians, Poets, Watercolorists, Potters and more to consider creating a 1 to 2 hour complete lesson on your area of specialty. Teach an art lesson, how to play a particular song on the guitar, how to write different styles of poetry. These lessons are then made available for purchase in our On Demand Learning catalog (on the ACCC website) to anyone seeking to expand their knowledge and skill in any number of artistic areas. What sets these apart from traditional classes is that these are available to the consumer 24/7, no need to wait for registrations and you can earn money on one video in perpetuity! Create a one off or a series! You decide!

Please check out Sunflowers, an acrylic painting class taught by Mary Williamson of Ripple Art Studio in Carver. This one is FREE to provide an example of what is possible for you! The NEW On Demand Learning videos are located under the Education tab on the ACCC website. Please contact Mary Williamson at ondemandlearning@artsofcarvercounty.org or visit the How to Submit an On Demand Lesson.

We look forward to filling up the On Demand Learning catalog with amazing lessons, supporting the artists creating them and sharing them with the public and other ACCC members! Thank you for supporting our efforts to continue to serve our members and our community throughout this pandemic.

Attend Fresh Work Group – A community based Art Opportunity for ACCC Members

Fresh Work GroupWe are looking for Carver County artists willing to share their new and old work and artist story.  We meet, virtually for now, at 1pm on the second Wednesday of the month. This group offers a chance for a dialogue and to get to know one another. Please let us know if you are interested in this opportunity and what month you would like to present. We are looking forward to hearing from you! More info in our website. Contact Anne Krocak at classes@artsofcarvercounty.org with your questions.

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival

ArtStock Art, Wine and Music Festival 2021 is on Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th. Find detailed information on how to apply for a booth on the ACCC website. We are seeking talented artists representing diverse mediums such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, and more. ArtStock is an outdoor event featuring regional and local art, curated wine, and live music throughout both days of the Festival. In it’s 10th year, our Anniversary celebration will be big! ACCC Members get a 10% discount. See our website for details.

Mark your calendars to attend our Music fundraiser the evening of July 10th, featuring the ever popular Monroe Crossing Band. An evening to relax and enjoy your favorite glass of wine as you help support ACCC programming.

If you’d like to be on our Festivals Committee, please let us know! Contact Barb Hone, Festivals Committee Chairperson, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org 

Art Tourism News

Thanks, from the Art Tourism Committee, for the robust response to our call for Ag Art.  Twelve photographs were submitted in January and February. This month we announce a call for “silo art.” Images will be accepted through the end of April. To submit a photograph, see our website for details.

Throughout 2021, bi-monthly, we will call for specific examples of Ag Art. Watch for the next call starting, May 1. Meantime, please, visit the ever-changing Ag Art gallery.

Join the ACCC

OUR MISSION: The Arts Consortium of Carver County strengthens our community through the arts – and cultivates the arts through the community. Show your support by becoming a valued Member of the ACCC. View our Member Benefits on our Membership page. Send your questions to: membership@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Social Media

Be sure to check out and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see what is going on with the ACCC. We post regularly about artists, authors, musicians, art, the gallery and more.

Thank you for reading our ArtMatters Newsletter March 2021 issue. We appreciate your support!