Steve Smith Archives • Arts Consortium of Carver County

ArtMatters Newsletter August 2022

ArtStock 2022 was a MASSIVE SUCCESS!

Thank you to all the artists and guests who visited us at ArtStock this year! A special thank you to PARLEY LAKE WINERY for hosting and partnering with us to produce ArtStock. This year successfully attracted over 2,000 visitors from across the Twin Cities.

We are so excited to keep this tradition alive, and cannot wait to see you at ArtStock 2023!

Painting Credit: Jim Turner, 2022

Visual Art News

Join us for the In The Woods Exhibition

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the In the Woods exhibition! The exhibition will feature artwork of any medium that showcases woods, nature, wildlife, animals, or things that would be found in the woods. This theme is open to interpretation and we would love to see what In the Woods means to you.

EXHIBIT DATES
July 27 – Aug. 26, 2022ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Wednesday, August 11th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Arts Center. Come meet the artists while enjoying some locally produced wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres.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.

Art in the Park Festival

Display and sell your art at the annual Art in the Park provided by Chaska Parks and Recreation and Carver County Arts Consortium. Attendees can enjoy music, food, and family-friendly activities along with work from local artists. The event will also feature a live concert featuring musicians from the Songwriters and Musicians of Carver county.

August 28, 2022, from 11 AM-5 PM!

Upcoming Chaska Area Quilters Exhibit!

The Chaska Area Quilters are putting up an Exhibit in the Chaska Community Center Gallery and will be presenting “Fall Splendor of Quilts” quilt show in the Chaska Community Center, September 23-24, 2022.
EXHIBIT DATES
Sep. 1 – Sep. 30, 2022

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
September 15, 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 INSPIRATION! Exhibit!

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.

FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT PIECES FOR 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

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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).

Fall Classes to be Announced Soon!

We are just about to launch our new line-up of Fall classes. Do you have a class you would like to teach this winter or fall? Please make sure to submit it on the link below.

Want to Teach a Class?

Music News

Songwriters of Carver County: CD Release Concert & Art in the Park Festival

Come celebrate the CD release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. 8 featuring 20 songwriters! Enjoy a live concert performed by musicians from the CD, shop local art vendors, get food and drinks from food trucks, and more.

Sunday, August 28
12:00-5:00pm
Firemen’s Park, Chaska

If you have any questions about upcoming Music Events, please contact Steve Kelzer at music@artsofcarvercounty.org

Featured Artist – Steve Smith

Steve Smith began composing and performing tunes at age 15 with his high school trio, modeled after his 60s folk movement heroes. He learned guitar and banjo by listening to 33 rpm albums. Then came the Beatles and his music to a turn. Years later, he teamed up with another singer-songwriter, playing original tunes in Chicago bars. One local producer claimed they were “The Alice Cooper of folk music.” But, they never wore makeup or performed with chickens. They did write many offbeat tunes. Years later, he’s still playing and composing (and writing fiction and non-fiction), and hoping to team up with some like minds.

Joining the ACCC Board
– Liya Lev Oertel

We are so excited to announce that Liya Lev Oertel will be joining our Board of Directors effective August 2022.

“I have recently retired and have the time to dedicate to my art interests. I have always been blown away by the number of talented people all around us, and I would love to be in a position to interact with and assist artists of all kinds.” – Liya Lev Ortel

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! We have new SUMMER HOURS.

Wednesday – 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.