Happy New Year!
Thank you to all the Artists and Supports of the Arts Consortium of Carver County. We wish you a happy and healthy new year filled with the arts!

Mark Your Calendar

January 17 Artists’ Reception Open House for Passage of Time, 6:30 pm, Arts Center, Victoria
February 12 We Love Our Volunteers Recognition Reception, 6:30-8:30, Arts Center, Victoria
February 23 Deadline for Flash Fiction Contest, flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org.

ACCC Arts Center Activities

Passage of Time Exhibit scheduled January 11- March 15 Our next show in the ACCC Arts Center gallery has the theme “Passage of Time.”   We ask artists to bring their own meaning to this exhibit about the concept of time as you see it in people, places, buildings, yourself, nature, or whatever expresses the idea of time to you.  The deadline for submissions is January 4, 2019.  We will notify you on Jan. 5 of acceptance.  The Arts Center will open this exhibit to the public on the 11th of January and host an artists’ reception on January 17.  The exhibit extends until March 15. Flash Fiction Contest Announced with Feb 23 deadline All submissions must be 600 words or less. The theme for this year is A Surprise Discovery.Those three words do not have to appear in the body of the story. PDF files only, please. Handwritten entries will not be considered. Writers must be at least 18 years old. Submitting a story constitutes “permission to publish” on the ACCC website. Authors retain all other rights.  Deadline for submissions is Feb. 23. For questions or more information, contact Jim Kane, Literary Liaison.  Send stories to:  flashfiction@artsofcarvercounty.org. You do not have to be a member of the ACCC to enter. Volunteer Recognition scheduled for February 12 We Love Our Volunteers Recognition Reception is scheduled for Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Arts Center, Victoria.  Come celebrate with us the many contributions of volunteers to the success of the Arts Center, its shows, and other events of the ACCC. Join us to be recognized for your service, to meet other volunteers and board members, and to review some pointers about volunteering in the Arts Center.  We will report on our survey of volunteers (watch for it in January), and we will welcome any new volunteers who wish to sign up.  Watch for more details coming soon.  Happy New Year! Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Class begins January 15 in the Arts Center Barb Hone will teach an 8-week course on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This tragedy is the core of the class, but the class will also provide a capsulized history of drama: the worldview as the Middle Ages tumbled into the Renaissance; Shakespeare, the man, the playwright, the poet; and the culture of the Elizabethan Era. The cost is $65/student and includes the book. Register by January 10, 2019.

More News to Share with You
Holiday Gift Show was a Great Success
Our first annual Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center has been very successful. Many people purchased one of a kind artwork, books by local authors, and the Carver County Christmas CD. Many who had never been to the Arts Center came to see the show and were impressed and amazed by this new hidden gem in Victoria they discovered. Many found us because the Chanhassen Villager did a feature article on the Holiday Show. We continue to grow and have a positive presence in the community. Although the Holiday Show ended in December, we will continue to have a retail shop with a great variety of artwork, books and CD’s for sale. Thank you to our artists and to our friends who came to show your support of the local arts community.

Audience Enjoyed Writers Read the Holidays
Eight writers participated in “Writers Read the Holidays” on December 13. It was a delightful evening, with about 25 people in attendance. They enjoyed the variety of works read, including poetry and prose, that sometimes provoked laughter and sometimes brought tears. Several attendees purchased gifts of books and other items at the Holiday Gift Show. They enjoyed cookies, cider, and conversation to wrap up the holiday presentation.

Traveled Ground and Jenn Bostic House Concert, sponsored by ACCC at Charlson Meadows was Sold Out!
The crowd was at maximum capacity at Charlson Meadows on Dec. 15 when Traveled Ground band with Clark Machtemes and singer Jenn Bostic wowed the crowd with the musical range and technical beauty of their music. The attendees loved the concert, and felt Jenn Bostic well deserved her award as International Touring Artist of the year by the BCMA (British Country Music Association) award and they understood why she has been nominated for both International Song of the Year and International Album of the Year. Thank you to all who joined us that evening.

JOIN or RENEW Your Membership

We are a growing organization. Our membership has risen to over 200 Artists, Arts Advocates, Business and Organization Members with renewals still coming in. Watch your email for your renewal notice at your anniversary date.

If you have questions about your ACCC Membership, please contact admin@artsofcarvercounty.org. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Call for Volunteers

Want to get involved in a wonderful organization? There are many ways to do so! Just fill out a Volunteer Sign-up Form below.

Arts Center Volunteers: Would you like to become involved in ACCC by volunteering a few hours a month in the Arts Center? We will provide training and support for your time in the Arts Center.

Volunteer Finance Adviser: Do you have public finance experience, familiarity with federal and state non-profit regulations and a few hours to contribute every quarter? We are looking for someone to consult with us on a volunteer basis to help ensure that as we grow our financial practices continue to be aligned with nonprofit regulations and requirements.

Festivals Liaison Trainee: As trainee over the next year, you would, with the help of the current Festivals liaison, Barb Hone, learn to manage one or both of our festivals: ArtStock: Art, Wine, & Music Festival, July 13 -14, 2019 and Victoria Fine Art Fair, August 10, 2019. This position requires computer skills to interface with ZAPPlication, software that manages artist application process, jurying, and communication for 2 festivals. This is not time consuming but requires attention from November – August. The festivals will involve working with a committee of volunteers and overseeing successful activities of the special events. Position requires membership in the Arts Consortium. Contact: Barb Hone, Festivals Liaison.

Festival Committee Members: These volunteers report to the Festival Liaison and are responsible for the following tasks the week of the festivals: Distributing promotional materials (postcard & signs), placing signage along the roads, coordinating and assisting with artist setup, and manning the Arts Consortium booth. Time commitment required: Attending an orientation meeting in the spring, 2019, and active support the week of the festivals. Committee members must be members in the Arts Consortium. Contact: Barb Hone, Festivals Liaison.

Volunteer Form Link