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Arts Consortium of Carver County

ArtMatters Newsletter August 2019

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Welcome to our ArtMatters Newsletter August 2019 issue. We hope you find this information useful as you plan your precious time. We enjoy promoting the Arts to the Carver County community!

To become a Member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County, please visit our Membership page. You’ll find a list of Member benefits as well as different membership levels to choose from. Thank you for supporting the Arts in our community!

Summer Events

Nature: Water & Waves Exhibit at Arts Center now to August 23
Michelle Plombon, Featured Artist at the Arts Center now to August 23
Victoria Fine Art Fair in downtown Victoria on August 3, 10am to 5pm
Members’ Show Exhibit at Arts Center August 28 to November 1
Members’ Show Artists’ Reception Thursday, September 12 6:30-8:30pm
Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Until 8pm on Classic Car nights, Wednesday August 7 & 21 and September 4 & 18

Check our online Calendar for more events and classes

Arts Center in August

Current exhibit Nature: Water and Waves. The show runs through August 23. Remember, all the art for sale in the shop is by Carver County artists.  We hope you will support their work.

Members’ Show August 28 through November 1, 2019. August 19 is the submission deadline for the Members’ Show exhibit at the Arts Center. We look forward to showcasing as many Members as we can. Be sure to register early, all media types are welcome. We will display our Member’s biography on the walls at the Center so you can learn more about each artist as you browse the Gallery. You can also search for artists on our Directories, link below. For registration information and details about the exhibit, visit the Members’ Show.
ACCC Member Directories – search for your favorite ACCC artists!
View Visual Artist Directory
View Music Artist Directory
View Literary Artist Directory
View Theater & Dance Directory

Members' Show

Summer Festivals
The annual ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival at Parley Lake Winery was held on July 13 & 14.  This popular event featured opportunities to purchase great art and to enjoy fine wine, food and music.  In honor of the Woodstock 50th anniversary, a 60’s theme featured artists and guests embracing their groovy-ness! This year we had a hot, sunny day to get together and celebrate art in the community, and we are so grateful to our amazing volunteers who made the day especially enjoyable. Thank you to all the artists and booth sponsors – everyone had a wonderful day and we can’t wait to start planning for next year. Special thanks to Steve Zeller and our host Parley Lake Winery.

Victoria Fine Art Fair
Bonjour!  Bienvenue!  Welcome to our 3rd annual Victoria Fine Art Fair in the heart of trendy Victoria on Saturday, August 3rd from 10am to 5pm. This year we have a French Flair complete with French wine, food and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. Our French-themed Art Fair will be held in conjunction with the German Volksfest in Victoria, bringing us together like the Rhine River! Enjoy music, sample fine French wines, French food and pastries, and explore the fine art for sale in the lovely lakeside setting in Victoria. Nearby cafes and restaurants will be open as well as specialty food trucks. Guests will enjoy a walk along the parkway overlooking scenic Stieger Lake. We hope you will come find the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art.  Please see our website for details.

Live Music in the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand:

  • Holly & Matt 10am-12pm
  • Internationally renowned Monroe Crossing 1-3pm
  • Two Sundays, 3-6pm
  • More music performed with Volksfest until late into the evening!

See you Saturday August 3rd. 10am -5pm at the Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019!

Literary News

The ACCC Literary Committee hosted a Haiku Jam at ArtStock at Parley Lake Winery on July 13-14.  At the end of the day, there were 44 new haikus!  Congratulations to all who wrote one.  You will have a second chance at the Victoria Fine Art Fair on August 3.  Watch for our sign and try your hand at poetry about the day.

The Literary Committee also hosted an open reading entitled Writers Read Water and Waves on Thursday, July 18 in the Arts Center.  Fourteen authors from across the county read a wide variety of poetry and prose related to the theme of water.  We had about 25 people in the audience, enjoying the art on the walls and the literature they heard read.

Finally, ACCC and the Literary Committee announces a new initiative to display short literary works along with art in the Members’ Show.  Any writer who wishes to display a poem, flash fiction, or another short literary work, prepared for hanging on a wall, can submit it under the “Other” category in the Members’ Show guidelines.  Your writing must use at least 16 font size.  Follow the guidelines for artist submissions in terms of timing and other requirements on the ACCC Members’ Show submission page.  If you have questions, contact Susan Coultrap-McQuin, Literary Liaison on the ACCC Board for further details.  Deadline August 19 for submissions.

 

New Look at the Arts Center

“…time for a cool change, I know that it’s time for a cool change…” Little River Band 1979.

Change. That’s exactly what is happening in our Arts Center Gallery and Retail space right now. Board member Amy Rottunda has stepped up to lead the retail committee, and boy is this team excited! You may have already noticed a whole new “vibe” in the Center recently. If you haven’t been by in a while, we hope you’ll come in and check out the great new volunteer desk where our amazing gallery team helps everyone to have a great experience at the Arts Center.  New fixtures are coming soon that will allow us to offer even more great locally crafted goods and represent more artists in the space.

So, come on downstairs and cool off! We’ve got amazing original work pieces that would be ideal wedding and anniversary gifts, a new line of greeting cards, jewelry and some new pottery pieces.

Want to learn more about our retail opportunities? Send an email to inquire about submitting your art to: GiftShop@ArtsofCarverCounty.org

Photography Contest

We are starting to get entries for the ACCC Photo Contest 2019. This year’s theme is “Agriculture” and photographs can include any aspect of agriculture and rural life. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County, Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The application deadline is midnight November 5.  Check our website for submission instructions. Shown is the 2018 Adult Resident Blue Ribbon winner Rebecca Willette.

Business Skills Classes for Artists

Hello! We wanted to share this opportunity with our Members and Supporters. The Carver County Library has put together an amazing list of Business Skills Classes for Artists. Registration opens August 1, 2019 on the Carver County Library website. Space is limited, so if you are interested, be sure to register! Classes are FREE!

Could You Volunteer 2-3 Hours of Your Time?

Arts Center Volunteers: We always welcome new volunteers to help us in the Arts Center for a few hours every month. We will provide training by experienced volunteers before you will be asked to work on your own. You can always choose to work with others. It is fun and supports the arts in our county. Shifts are 2 or 3 hours. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form.

Victoria Fine Art Fair (Aug 3) also needs volunteers for 2- or 3-hour shifts to help setup or work in the ACCC booth.  If you are interested, please fill out the form on the Victoria Fine Art Fair page to indicate your availability.  Event coordinator, Sue Thompson Steenhoven, will contact you to confirm and provide details.

Thank you for your support of the Arts Consortium of Carver County!

Member Directory Listings

Hello ACCC Members! Thank you to those Artists, Businesses and Organizations who have completed their online Directory Listing on the ACCC website. If you haven’t logged into your new ACCC Membership Account for the first time yet, please start on our Account page by requesting your password. Contact Michelle Aspelin with any Membership questions at admin@artsofcarvercounty.org.

View Visual Artist Directory
View Music Artist Directory
View Literary Artist Directory
View Theater & Dance Directory

Victoria Fine Art Fair – With a French Flair Saturday, August 3, 2019

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Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019

Bonjour!  Bienvenue!  Welcome to our 3rd annual Victoria Fine Art Fair in the heart of trendy Victoria.  Our Art Fair has a French Flair this year, complete with French Wine, Food and of course the Eiffel Tower.  Shop for local art lakeside while listening to music and sampling wines. Visit the French flower mart, see samples of Famous French Artists like Monet, Matisse, and Cézanne. Watch artists paint Live plein air near the lake. Stop by the new ACCC Arts Center below to Ruby’s Roost Coffee Shop and see all the amazing artists we have inside as well.  Just like France and Germany along the Rhine, Victoria’s annual Volksfest is in conjunction with our French theme Art Fair to create a wonderful lakeside event. Join us!!!

Walk along the park overlooking scenic Stieger Lake and shop for the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art. See talented artists painting live plein air.  Learn about famous French artists of the past. Paint with us on our community art project.  So much fun!! You’ll be supporting amazing local artists as we bring arts to our community.

We will have pottery, unique handmade guitars, jewelry, oil paintings, sculpture and more!  Listen to live music playing at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand. This year the internationally renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing, will be performing at 1pm. Music will continue into the evening with Volksfest line up of music, food and fun for all ages.

Live Music in the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand:

  • Holly & Matt 10am-12pm
  • Internationally renowned Monroe Crossing 1-3pm
  • Two Sundays, 3-6pm
  • Howe, Butchart, & Scott, 6pm

See you Saturday August 3rd. 10am -5pm at the Victoria Fine Art Fair 2019!

Brought to you by the Arts Consortium of Carver County right in the heart of downtown Victoria.
Arts Center Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9-5pm

LOCATION
Downtown Victoria on beautiful Stieger Lake along the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail in Bayfront Park.

DATE
Saturday, August 3, 2019

HOURS
10am – 5pm

FEE
This is a FREE event

CONTACT
Sue Thompson, Festival Liaison
sue@pointofdeparture.pro
952-240-3180

FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.artsofcarvercounty.org/art-fair


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ArtMatters Newsletter May 2019

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Hello and welcome to our May issue of the ArtMatters Newsletter! If you’d like to receive this newsletter each month in your email inbox, please subscribe to our emails.

Join Us for Spring and Summer Events

Culture & Community Exhibit at Arts Center now through June 7
George Crockett Featured Artist at Arts Center through June
CD Release Concert at Chaska City Square Park, 6:30 pm, June 7
Nature: Water & Waves Exhibit at Arts Center June 12 to August 23 – Reception June 20
ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival at Parley Lake Winery June 13 &14
Victoria Fine Art Fair in downtown Victoria on August 3
Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm
Check our online Calendar for more events and classes

Arts Center

Two Successful Events

The Artists’ Reception for Community and Culture was held on April 18 with many artists, community members, and friends enjoying the art and discussing their latest works.  This juried show features visual art of images that show artists’ interpretations of Culture and Community. The show includes photographs, paintings and drawings. If you did not have a chance yet to see the show, please stop by before the exhibit closes on June 7.

Writers Read Poetry was held on April 23 to a standing room only gathering of poetry contest winners, family, friends, and judges.  Joyce Sutphen, Minnesota Poet Laureate and finalist judge for the contest launched the event by reading three of her poems.  These were followed by readings from poets in contest categories that included Students K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, and Adult, Nonresidents and Adult Residents of Carver County.  Other contestants and preliminary judges also read poems.  Read this year’s winning entries.

Featured Artists in the Gallery

Starting in April, we have begun devoting one section of the Arts Center to featuring the work of one of our member artists. Our first artist to be featured is Teresa Vining, from the Belle Plaine area. Ms. Vining works in oil and draws heavily from her years living in Germany. She uses much of the same scale, perspective, detail and color of the Northern Renaissance. We are pleased to share her work in the Arts Center through May 11th. Please stop by and enjoy her work.

Carver County Artist George Crockett will be the next featured artist in the Arts Center. His work will be on view from mid-May through June. He favors landscapes in his paintings, which are done in pastels. As he says, “Pastels are ready to use with very little preparation time and no clean up time. The hardest part for me is just getting started. Often, I have no idea where the painting will go. It’s the little surprises that happen in the process that motivate me to keep moving on. I am always hoping there will be an element of mystery in the end product. My favorite places for subject matter are S. E. Minnesota, S.W. Wisconsin and N. E. Iowa.” George Crockett reports that he trained with “some wonderful art teachers at Worthington High School and at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I find Picasso was right when he said ‘Inspiration exists but has to find us working.’”

 

Call for Artists

Nature: Water & Waves Exhibit
Our next exhibition will be entitled Nature: Water and Waves.  The subject of Water and Waves can be interpreted with many different images. Water is the basis of life. It can be part of a vista anywhere in the world. It is very much a part of life in Minnesota with our many lakes and rivers. Water is found indoors and outdoors. It can be frozen, pristine or dangerous. Life lives within it. Use your imagination.

When one first hears the word, waves you think of water.  Sometimes waves can be damaging because they are so strong or they can be hardly there. Waves can be seen in landscape with the phrase “waves of grain”.  One can also think of clouds such as a cold front wave is coming through. I even think of waves in hair on person or dog’s body.  These are only a few of the images that come to mind when thinking about the word, waves.  We are looking forward to seeing how you interpret the subject of water and waves.
We look forward to seeing your submissions for this next exhibition by midnight on Monday, June 3, 2019. All media are welcome. Submission Details.

Early Announcement for the 2019 Photography Contest
It is time to begin preparing for the ACCC’s 5th annual photo contest. This year’s theme is “Agriculture,” which can be represented in a wide variety of ways. You may want to photograph landscapes of fields with clouds and sky, lakes and streams. You might focus on wide vistas or the small details of agriculture along with lush or stark imagery. Think about taking photos of processes: planting, tending, harvesting, and/or storing crops. Or, focus your lens on the people involved, the women and men who work in agriculture. Find what interests you, then work on composing the image with colors, textures, repetition, and eye focus. We look forward to seeing your work.

We especially hope that teachers will alert their students to the upcoming contest that includes students and adults. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County and Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The ACCC Photo Contest 2019 submission deadline is Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Submission Instructions.

Registration is Open

Artists can register for booth space for ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival to be held on July 13 & 14, 2019 at Parley Lake Winery and Victoria Fine Art Fair to be held on August 3, 2019 in downtown Victoria near the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand and Bayfront Park. Registration is open to ACCC Members and Members will receive a $25 Coupon prior to paying for the booth. Details are on each festival’s page on our website.
Registration Deadline for ArtStock is by midnight, July 1 and VFAF is by midnight July 15, 2019.

Music Lovers Upcoming Events

The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. V. CD Release Concert is June 7th at the Chaska City Square Park starting at 6:30pm. Performers will include: Bob Mueller, Holly Holldorson, Tara B, Ted Hajnasiewicz, Tom Bright, Tanecsha Jones, Yvette Nelson and Blue Skies Band. Contact Steve Kelzer for details.

If you like to plan ahead and know who is playing at the ACCC festivals, here is the line-up.  At ArtStock Art, Wine and Music Festival, the performers on July 13th will include Carol Z from 10 to 12, Holly Holldorson and Friends from 12 to 2, and Traveled Ground from 2 to 5.  On July 14th, Ted Hajnasiewicz, will perform from 11 to 1, Tara B from 1 to 3 and Blue Skies Band from 3 to 5.  At Victoria Fine Art Fair, the performers on August 3rd will include Holly & Matt from 10 to 12 and Monroe Crossing from 1 to 3.  Contact Steve Kelzer if you have questions.

Art Tourism / Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN

The 2019 tourism season is off to a fast start with interest from across the State, from groups wanting to visit Carver County, MN.  Our first group, from the St. Cloud, MN area, will be coming to the Arts Consortium Arts Center on Thursday, June 6th.  The tours often include visiting our Communities, Countryside and Culture. The “Culture and Community Exhibition” could not be timelier.  If you are in the area and want to say “hello” to the tour group at the Arts Center, join us at 1:00 p.m. on June 6th!   Be sure to visit Barn Quilt Tours and Barn Quilt Treasures (our line of gifts and souvenirs) at the upcoming Springfest Artisan Fair, in Norwood Young America on Saturday, May 18th!  Questions? contact Janet Fahey.

Around Carver County
Springfest Artisan Fair, hosted by the NYA Area Chamber of Commerce and the NYA Economic Development Commission, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Norwood Young America, MN. This event will unite local painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, craft brewers, farmers, musicians, and others together in a small-town setting to display their talents and wares with the ultimate intention of bringing awareness to the arts, along with history and celebration in Historic Downtown Norwood.
Most events will be outdoors on Elm Street & Union Street in NYA with art vendors lining the streets with their displays. Some of the other preliminary events are a quilt show sponsored by a local quilting company, dance performances, food trucks, wine & craft beer tastings, a cribbage tournament, and goat yoga!  Please plan to join us for this 1st Annual Springfest Artisan Fair!

Volunteers are Always Welcome

Arts Center Volunteers: We always welcome new volunteers to help us in the Arts Center for a few hours every month. We will provide training by experienced volunteers before you would work on your own. You can always choose to work with others. It is fun and supports the arts in our county. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form, link below.

Volunteers are needed. We can use more volunteers in many areas, including for ArtStock: Art, Wine & Music (July 13-14), Victoria Fine Art Fair (Aug 3), and on Liaison committees in the Visual, Literary, Music or Performing Arts. If you are interested in helping out on either of the festivals or with a committee, please fill out the Volunteer Form on our website, link below.

Thank you for your support of the Arts Consortium of Carver County!

VOLUNTEER FORM

Member Directory Listings

Hello ACCC Members! Thank you to those Artists, Businesses and Organizations who have completed their online Directory Listing on the ACCC website. If you haven’t logged into your new ACCC Membership Account for the first time yet, please start on our Account page by requesting your password. Contact Michelle Aspelin with any Membership questions at admin@artsofcarvercounty.org.
To become a Member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County, please visit our Membership page. You’ll find a list of Member benefits as well as different membership levels to choose from. Thank you for supporting the Arts in our community!

Arts Center Hours

Wednesday – Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Expanded Hours starting in June!

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ACCC ArtMatters Newsletter August 2018

GRAND OPENING AND ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Join us in celebrating the new home of the Arts Consortium of Carver County.
We invite you to attend our Grand Opening and Artists’ Reception on
Thursday, August 2 from 6:30-8:30pm
at the new ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level in Victoria MN (in the historic Notermann Building)
Enjoy food, drink, music, art and literature
Meet the artists of our Colors of Summer exhibit along with musicians, authors and other members of the Arts Consortium.
Please RSVP to 952-443-3200 or info@artsofcarvercounty.org

Victoria Fine Art Fair Logo 2018Victoria Fine Art Fair Sat, August 11 10am to 5pm
Join us and Celebrate the Arts along the shores of Stieger Lake in scenic downtown Victoria! The Victoria Fine Art Fair is a display of fine art from local and regional artists, organized by the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Shop for some of the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art as you walk along the park overlooking beautiful Stieger Lake. Enjoy original works of art: watercolors, oil paintings, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, leather goods, and more! Bring your friends and family and savor the day of art with us in downtown Victoria! Be sure to also visit the brand new ACCC Arts Center and gallery located close by at 7924 Victoria Drive Victoria MN.

Victoria Fine Art Fair has 23 confirmed artists so far. We are looking for volunteers to help with putting out signs, marketing and recruiting more artists. If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer form on the website indicating your availability. Volunteer sign up link.

We’d like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring the Victoria Fine Art Fair: Beyond Homes Realty, Budget Blinds, Deer Run Golf Club, Hartman Communities, Nourish Life, Qualitas, Re/Max® Advisors West, Security Bank & Trust, Seek Eye Care, The Social Ice Cream Parlor, & Willa June.

More about the Victoria Fine Art Fair

Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce/Victoria Business Association Meet and Greet August 7th, 8-9am
On August 7th from 8-9am the ACCC will host the local business community at the new Arts Center for informal networking. The ACCC will showcase the new gallery, gift shop and class space to the business community. Light refreshments will be served.

Artspace Open House Invitation in Chaska August 7th, 7-9pm
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is partnering with the City of Chaska to participate in a market study done by Artspace regarding affordable housing for artists in the City of Chaska. Please consider attending this unique opportunity and share your creative talent and passion for the arts with Artspace.

Artspace is a non-profit group that focuses on creating affordable living space for artists in communities. They are a national group based in Minneapolis, but have projects all over the country including New Orleans, Seattle, New York, etc. They work in a lot of communities that are sort of known for their arts/culture but are very expensive to live in. What they found was that a lot of affordable neighborhoods were attracting artists to live. Once the artists were there, they started creating vibrant neighborhoods where people wanted to hang out. As soon as they created these vibrant neighborhoods, then people wanted to live there, which created more demand for housing, and thus increased the price for rents in the neighborhoods, making it difficult for the artists who made the neighborhoods vibrant to afford to stay and live there. Northeast Minneapolis is a good example of this. Read More

Holiday Gift Show November 15 to December 24
Items for the Holiday Gift Show will start arriving at the ACCC Arts Center on October 22, and will be continually restocked through the holidays. We will post dates and times of the Holiday Gift Show as we approach this wonderful new event. If you are an ACCC Member and you’d like to offer your art for sale, please contact programs@artsofcarvercounty.org. If you’d like to volunteer to help during the show at the Arts Center, please complete the Volunteer Form. Thank you!

Seeking Volunteers

We are seeking an individual who would like to volunteer as the Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator to work with the Operations and Center Administration Committee to ensure successful volunteer staffing of our new Arts Center in Victoria. This will be an opportunity to see and help shape what is happening at the new home of the arts in Carver County.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the development and coordination of volunteers for the Arts Center, overseeing training and support of volunteers, and ensuring volunteer coverage of the center during Core Business hours, classes and special events.

If you are interested in this position, please email Susan Coultrap-McQuin (coultrap@gmail.com) and Janet Fahey (barnquilttours@embarqmail.com), co-chairs of Operations and Center Administration, explaining your background and interest.

Many volunteers are also needed for committees related to the arts and for events like ArtStock and the Victoria Fine Art Fair. It you would like to help out, please fill out the Volunteer Form to express your interest. Thank you! We will contact you soon.

Literary Arts
By Liaison Jim Kane
We now have books by Carver County writers on display in the ACCC Arts Center. Take a look at the books when you are visiting our arts space in Victoria. Also, ACCC members Doug and April Munson, Heidi Skarie, and S. Collin Ellsworth are among the Carver County writers participating in the Powderhorn Art Fair in Minneapolis on August 4 and 5. They will be selling their books. Stop by to see them and their work.

ArtStock 2018ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival a success!
ArtStock was a great success and featured 57 artists! Forty-five people became new members of the ACCC at the event. Visitors enjoyed the music of the 3 individuals and 4 groups that performed. Attendees also enjoyed a poetry reading and award ceremony on the music stage on Sunday.

If you, or someone you know, painted a rock at the Rock the Arts table at the main entrance, be sure to post your rock photo on our ACCC Facebook page to be entered into our photo contest. Post by 9/30/18.

https://www.facebook.com/Artsincarvercounty

If you don’t have a Facebook account, email your photo and we can post it for you. Send to info@artsofcarvercounty.org.

Art Tourism
By Liaison Janet Fahey
Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN attended ArtStock and continues to promote Art Tourism, the Arts Consortium of Carver County and our new Arts Center. The number of tours has grown to 35+ for the tour season. Check out the latest Barn Quilt article, titled “Square Deal” in the Chaska Herald, July 5, 2018 publication. Learn More about Barn Quilt Tours

Art Wander September 21-23
The annual Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander is September 21, 22 and 23. Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

All the details are at ArtWander.com

ACCC Arts Center Open Hours
Wednesdays 12-8pm
Thursdays 12-6pm
Fridays 12-3pm
Most Saturdays check our CALENDAR for dates

SIGN UP to take a FALL art class! Help us spread the word, we are now offering art classes in our new Arts Center. We have two adult painting options, one for beginners/intermediate and one for advanced students.

Sharing More Opportunities – Call for Artists

On Saturday, November 10th, 2018 The Sower Gallery will open “Interfaith Through the Arts: 2018”, a juried gallery exhibition celebrating the diversity of faiths and religions throughout our world. Photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture and all other visual arts will be considered for this exhibition. Deadline October 5, 2018. Read More

On Friday, August 31st, 2018 The Sower Gallery will open “Abstract: Existing in Thought”, a juried gallery exhibition to display the beauty that art can portray offering messages up for interpretation by the viewer – pulling away from the lucid message, and towards the conceptual and theoretical. Photography, painting, mixed media and all visual arts will be considered for this exhibition. Deadline August 3, 2018. Read More

Join Us or Renew Your Membership

By Deborah Barce
New and renewing members receive a complimentary ACCC CD, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. IV. Use our easy online Membership Form to submit your information and pay online, or visit our Membership page for instructions to mail in your Membership.

Thanks for supporting the ACCC!

Arts Consortium of Carver County

 

Rock the Arts 2018

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Our Mission
The Arts Consortium of Carver County strengthens our community through the arts –and cultivates the arts through the community.

NEW! Visit our Programs and Events CALENDAR on the ACCC website. Important dates are posted for our annual events, special events and exhibits, upcoming classes available for registration and more!

Seeking Volunteers

We are seeking an individual who would like to volunteer as the Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator to work with the Operations and Center Administration Committee to ensure successful volunteer staffing of our new Arts Center in Victoria. This will be an opportunity to see and help shape what is happening at the new home of the arts in Carver County.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the development and coordination of volunteers for the Arts Center, overseeing training and support of volunteers, and ensuring volunteer coverage of the center during Core Business hours, classes and special events.

If you are interested in this position, please email Susan Coultrap-McQuin (coultrap@gmail.com) and Janet Fahey (barnquilttours@embarqmail.com), co-chairs of Operations and Center Administration, explaining your background and interest.

Many volunteers are also needed for committees related to the arts and for events like ArtStock and the Victoria Fine Arts Fair. It you would like to help out, please fill out a form to express your interest. Thank you! We will contact you soon.

ArtStock Volunteer Form
Victoria Fine Art Fair Volunteer Form
General Volunteer Form

ACCC Arts Center is Open

The ACCC Arts Center located at 7924 Victoria Drive in Victoria is open for business! Our current art exhibit is entitled Colors of Summer and features the visual, literary and musical arts of ACCC Board members. Stop by during regular business hours on Wednesdays from 12-8, Thursdays 12-6, and Fridays 12-3. We will also be open Saturday July 21 & 28 from 9-3. We will have limited hours during the week of the 4th of July but return to regular hours the following week. Check our website calendar for other updates on hours. At any time you can stop by to admire the artwork and pottery through the picture windows of the center.

Classes have started, so you might also catch us open on Tuesday mornings. SIGN UP to take a class! Offerings include drawing, painting, watercolor and more! Beginners welcome.

Grand Opening ACCC Arts Center August 2: Mark your calendars for the Grand Opening of the ACCC Arts Center on August 2, 6:30 to 8:30pm. More details will be coming your way soon.

Music Arts

By Liaison Steve Kelzer
We had a successful 4th CD Release Concert on June 8 with about 110 attendees in Chaska City Square Park. Seven songwriters performed and many CDs were sold. Musicians are getting ready for ArtStock where Tara B, Lehto and Wright, Blue Skies Band, Collin Patterson, Marni Daugaard, SR Dugan and Traveled Ground will be performing. Watch for a possible Christmas CD. If you don’t have your CDs from previous years, stop by the Arts Center to purchase one or order on our website. There are a few remaining from each year. A copy of the current CD is a gift with a renewal of membership.

Literary Arts

By Liaison Jim Kane
Dan O’Brien read from his new book, Japanese Ghost in America in the Arts Center on June 15. He discussed his new book and the Gion Festival that plays a role in the story. He had books available for sale and provided nice refreshments. It was a lovely event for all who attended.

ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival July 14-15

Rock the Arts 2018New! “Rock the Arts”
The Arts Consortium of Carver County sponsors “Rock” the Arts! 2018’s community art project. Paint a rock at ArtStock or at home, then “Hide & Seek”. Place your decorated rocks along public trails. Find painted rocks and photograph them. Post photos on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/artsincarvercounty. All submitted photos will be entries in a fall photo contest. Fun for all ages! Build family bonds! Get “Rockin’!”

ArtStock will be a great event again this year. We have 37 Artists signed up so far representing clay, wood, acrylic, fiber, culinary art, drawing, natural products, jewelry, metal, oil, photography, literary arts, glass and watercolor.Carver County musicians will entertain. Do join us at the event!

To Volunteer for short shifts during the ArtStock event, please complete the Volunteer form on the ArtStock page. It lists the days and shifts available. Thank you!

Victoria Fine Art Fair August 11

Artists’ applications are also coming in via the online form Zaaplication. We anticipate a great event August 11. We have artists signed up so far selling pottery, jewelry, metal, oil, photography, fiber and acrylic. We have room for more!

We are seeking Volunteers to help run the ACCC booth, greet attendees, sell CDs, assist with setup and take-down of the tent, etc. Short shifts available for this one day event. Volunteer sign up link.

Art Tourism

By Liaison Janet Fahey
The interest in Barn Quilt Art continues to spread across the state and region! Barb Hone & Janet Fahey attended the MN Quilt Show in St. Cloud, MN in June. They were invited to speak on the Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN and share how the project was established and the ongoing impact it has in our region. They also promoted the Arts Consortium of Carver County and our new Arts Center. Thirty plus tours have already been scheduled for the tour season with an anticipated increase of interest from the MN Quilt Show. Learn More about Barn Quilt Tours.

Art Wander September 21-23

The annual Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander is September 21, 22 and 23. Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. All the details are at ArtWander.com.

ACCC to Participate in Farmer’s Market in Chaska July 11th

The ACCC will participate in the Chaska Farmer’s Market in Chaska City Square Park on July 11 from 3-7pm. We will be promoting the ACCC to the community and meeting other community groups and businesses participating in the Farmer’s Market. It’s one more way to promote the arts!

Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce/Victoria Business Association Meet and Greet August 7th

ACCC CD Vol 4

On August 7th from 8-9am the ACCC will host the local business community at the new Arts Center. We will showcase the new center and explain the benefits we provide to our Carver County community as we get to know the local business community. Light refreshments will be served.

Join or Renew Your Membership

By Deborah Barce
New and renewing members receive a complimentary ACCC CD, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. IV. Use our easy online Membership Form to submit your information and pay online, or visit our Membership page for instructions to mail in your Membership. Thanks for supporting the ACCC!

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ArtMatters ACCC Newsletter Dec 2017

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Welcome to ArtMatters, the ACCC Newsletter

Join us in welcoming our 2017 Honorary Member Jim Gilbert, Author and Scientist! Shop ACCC Artist work at the Cafe Gallery at the MN Landscape Arboretum now through January 7, 2018. Online Registration is now open for 2018 ArtStock Art & Wine Festival and Victoria Fine Art Fair.

Membership can be renewed on our Membership page.

Thank you for your support!

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Your Membership enables the ACCC to successfully apply for grants-providing funds to grow our Mission, which is
To strengthen our community through the arts—and cultivate the arts through the community.
JOIN US!

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Quick Links:
Victoria Fine Art Fair
A Legacy of Fabric Art by Audree Sells
2017 Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander

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Our March ArtMatters Newsletter is packed full of information about meetings, announcements, contests, deadlines and events. We are thankful to bring such opportunities to artists and the communities in Carver County. To help support these efforts, please consider RENEWING your ACCC Membership or JOINING US for the first time.

Annual Artist Membership starts at $50. We welcome all sorts of membership types; artists, individuals, businesses, organizations, arts supporters, etc. We have many different levels of support and you can conveniently pay online or mail a check.

Please visit our MEMBERSHIP page now for complete details. Thank you for supporting the Arts!

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