The Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County invites you to join us for a “Welcome Back” Open Reading at the Chaska Community Center on June 29 at 7pm in the Theater of the Chaska Community Center. Poets and Prose writers are invited to share their work at the open mic. Please limit your selection(s) to 5 minutes in length in order to allow as many as possible to read. This is a good opportunity to read a recent publication, something you wrote last year, or a piece from a new book.
We have been separated for so long by the pandemic, we’d like to use this open reading as an opportunity to welcome each other back to in-person events. A bonus of the evening will be the open ACCC gift shop and a chance to see the gallery exhibit Express Yourself in Purple in honor of Prince.
LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center in the Chaska Community Center Theater
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska MN 55318
DATE
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
TIME
7:00-8:00pm
FEE
This is a FREE event, everyone is welcome to attend.
DETAILS
Just show up at 7pm, if you’d like to read, and you can sign up then for a slot. You are welcome to invite family and friends to attend the event. We hope the public will join us. We will follow current CDC protocols to maintain everyone’s safety.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, please contact any member of the Literary Committee of ACCC literary@artsofcarvercounty.org, the ACCC Gift Shop (952-443-3200) or Susan Coultrap-McQuin, coultrap@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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Express Yourself in Purple: Artists’ Reception and Honorary Celebration for Prince
We invite the public to get into the theme of Purple for the Express Yourself in Purple Artists’ Reception. Join us as you sip wine while you enjoy a still life painting or photography depicting grapes and wine to a sculpture painted in purple or representations of a floral garden in purple. A study in Purple….is where we’re at. We’re excited to see you at the Gallery, where all walls are decked in the color Purple and the inspirations of our member and guest artists. Wear purple and your name is entered into a door prize drawing!
In conjunction with the Artists’ Reception, the ACCC will honor Prince posthumously as our 2021 Honorary Member of the ACCC this evening. We celebrate with live music, guest speakers and more. As his favorite color was purple… it’s natural to bring everyone together as we paint the County Purple for the month of June. Join in the County wide event, Purple Reigns. Purple Reigns is approved by the Prince Estate, Paisley Park.
LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
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We invite you to attend the Artists’ Reception for the Sense of Place Exhibition on Thursday, April 15th. Come visit us and see the artist’s creative expression inspired by the year of 2020. Meet and talk with the Artists about their work and experiences. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening. We are CoVid prepared, state and local mandates will apply at the time to all guests.
We look forward to seeing you.
LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska MN 55318
DATE
April 15, 2021
TIME
6:30-8:30pm
The Exhibit is open March 31 to May 8, 2021
FEE
Free
CONTACT
Visual Arts Committee (Cindy Anderson, Mary Strother, Mary Williamson, Kristin Lebben) visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
612-386-6156 Cindy Anderson
Sense of Place Exhibition
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Artists’ Reception for the Family Connections Exhibit
We invite the public to attend our Family Connections Exhibit, 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. We look forward to seeing you and the participating artist’s visions of family 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
We are planning on an in-person event. Please check our website the day before in case we have to make it a virtual event.
DATE/TIME
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021
6:30 – 8:30 PM
ARTS CENTER GALLERY HOURS
Monday – Friday 11-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open for your viewing enjoyment even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours for January are Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.
CONTACT
Visual Arts Committee
visualarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
Arts Center 952-443-3200
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Calling all ACCC Artist Members! Please join us at the new ACCC Gift Shop in the Chaska Community Center (CCC) for the 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Show. We look forward to showcasing YOU, our extremely talented local artists and your works. We look for a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts for purchase for the holidays. All contributing artists are encouraged to attend the Artists’ Reception. We look forward to seeing you at the Community Center in Chaska. All media is welcome.
NEW LOCATION
ACCC Gift Shop at the Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
IMPORTANT DATES
Entry Fee Deadline: by midnight on Thursday, Oct 29, 2020 (Registration Form below)
Notification of Acceptance forNEW ARTISTS: will be sent via email on or before by Friday, Oct 30, 2020. RETURNING ARTISTS can go right to the How To Submit Art page after Registering/Paying the Entry Fee.
Show Dates: November 4 – December 23, 2020
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
We invite the public to attend our Holiday Gift Show Artists’ Reception to meet some of members and speak to them about their work. We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests.
Art Drop-Off: Saturday, Oct 31 9-3pm or Monday, Nov 2 4-7pm
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: Monday, Dec 28, 4-7pm or Tuesday, Dec 29 12-3pm
Any work 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 – Friday 11-7pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Or consistent with available volunteer staff
PROCESS Information about eligible works can be found on our Gallery Standard Categories & Guidelines page. Please read before you submit your Entry Fee below. Keep in mind, best price point is $100 and less, items $100-$200 sell, but not as quickly. 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. 30% commission due to the ACCC following the sale of artworks.
To be considered for the show, please complete the Registration Form below.
GUIDELINES
All work needs to be original and made by the artist.
No mass-produced items, or items made from kits.
Media considered includes paintings, drawings, photography, jewelry, glass, fiber, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, wood and multi-media.
Two-dimensional work should be framed, ready to hang or wrapped for display.
Limited wall space for large paintings.
Accepted Artists may need to bring a 4-6ft table to set up their own display. ACCC will provide tablecloths for a uniform visual. Bring display units for your items for visual interest, ACCC will add holiday greens etc. for festive appeal.
A glass cabinet is provided for some fine jewelry.
If your work is accepted, please have extra work ready, so we can restock if necessary.
The show will be extensively promoted through postcards, flyers, social media, ACCC newsletter, and local papers. Exhibiting artists will pick up Holiday Show postcards to hand out. Copy the image of the postcard below and post it on your website and social media.
Membership IS required to be in the show. To Join the ACCC, go to our Membership page, renewals can be done on the Account page on our website. We will notify all NEW 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.
Members, please SIGN IN to your ACCC Account so you can Register and pay the Entry Fee. If you haven’t signed into your ACCC Membership Account yet, 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 Entry Fee.
VOLUNTEER AT ARTS CENTER
We would like each artist to contribute their time by volunteering for two (or more) shifts at the Arts Center during the show to experience first-hand the excitement the Holiday Gift Show brings our guests. You will be volunteering alongside an experienced volunteer, performing tasks like greeting guests, helping package up purchases, monitoring the space. Last year we experienced a significant increase in guests for this show and it’s nice to have another set of eyes working with you. And if you like it, you can become a regular volunteer at the Center! Center hours are listed above. The Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you after artists have been accepted for the Holiday Gift Show and share the available shifts. Please have your calendars ready when you drop off your artwork so you can sign up for an open shift at that time.
FEE
ACCC Member $15 flat-fee, regardless of number of works (i.e. 1-101 pieces is still the same fee!)
30% Commission to the ACCC for sold works (for this show only).
New this year, the Registration Form asks additional questions and is used in lieu of the initial email with 3 images and descriptions, this helps to streamline the process.
In addition to contact info, the Registration Form asks Artists to:
List your medium (For example, photography, greeting cards, pottery, wood, jewelry)
Briefly describe your artwork
What is the price range of your items?
Anything else we should know about your artwork for the Holiday Gift Show?
Please CHOOSE an Art Drop Off Time 2-hour window from list so we can spread out Artists
If you are a NEW ARTIST to the Holiday Gift Show, you will get an email confirmation saying your work is accepted, AFTER you get that confirmation, 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.
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This class has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Needle Felting: Create Your Own 2D Picture
Learn needle felting techniques to create a custom 2D 8×10 picture! Create a present for someone or something for yourself! Use your imagination or recreate a non-copyrighted image. Create images of animals, nature scenes, a family portrait, or even take inspiration from the art at the Arts Consortium! Additional images will be provided for inspiration. The teacher will provide personalized suggestions to make your piece come alive…or just enjoy the afternoon with fellow makers!
Date Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Time 6-8pm Skill Level: All Skill Levels Ages: Youth (Ages 8-15) and Adult (Age 16+), mixed class
Minimum # of Students: 2 Maximum # of Students: 10
Registration Deadline: June 21, 2020 Class Location: ACCC Arts Center, 7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level Victoria MN 55386 952-443-3200
ACCC NONMEMBER Class Registration Fee: $35 ACCC MEMBER Class Registration Fee: $31.50*
Material Details: A $25 participants’ materials fee paid to instructor at class will cover a kit that includes a felting pad, needle, natural 8×10 pre-felt base, 8×10 stretched canvas board for mounting, needle felting cheat sheet, and access to a large selection of eco-friendly dyed wool, natural wool, and wool yarn. (Replacement needles will be provided if needed.)
* Enjoy family discounts at the Advocate ($100) Membership Level! Includes 10% off each registration for everyone in the family.
Stephanie Friant processes and reflects the world through her art and writing. Her art celebrates nature by embracing natural, eco-friendly, recycled, and vintage materials. As a writer, Stephanie uses words to draw out the nuances and details of the world around her. Stephanie leads classes, workshops, and retreats to provide opportunity for personal growth, and as much fun as possible!
Needle Felting 2D Class
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We have cancelled this exhibit due to COVID-19 and the MN Governor’s order to Stay Home.
Please JOIN US as we celebrate the unique Art and meet the Artists for the Reflections and Abstractions Exhibit. Enjoy your evening with Art, beverages and lite appetizers provided. The Exhibit runs April 8 to May 29.
LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386
You are INVITED to attend the Arts Consortium of Carver County Annual Meeting to celebrate all we have accomplished! As our 10th year comes to a close, 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.
LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386 Directions
DATE
March 10, 2020
TIME
6:30 – 8:30 PM
FEE
Free to all attending
DETAILS
We have climbed the mountain as we have continued to add more programs and events to serve you as part of our community. With this in mind, we have also pulled together to make these events happen even in times of need. We are a volunteer based organization and we know there will eventually be changes in how we and our volunteers continue to serve the ACCC community. Our succession plan needs help at this time due to scheduling and unforeseen work obligations. We have openings currently in our board leadership at this time and we are making a call to our community to step in and help us continue the strong path for the ACCC.
I appreciate all of our board members, liaisons and committee members who have faithfully served in the past and will continue to serve the community and lead the ACCC into the future. Without our board members, volunteers and our committee members, we would not have been able to accomplish as much has we have, thank you so very much! We are asking YOU as part of our community to consider a term of service as we are looking for new board members and volunteers who are excited to step in to our growing organization and help to bring us into the future. Meet the Current Board and Liaisons Call for Board Members Details (Apply or Nominate) Volunteer Opportunities
During our annual meeting we will give a brief recap of 2019 and then focus our attention on the future of the Arts Consortium of Carver County.
Light refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you!
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: BY-LAWS CHANGE
Amendments to the ACCC by-laws may be made through a majority vote of the Board and acceptance by the members at a general meeting. We will be voting to include the changes made below to the ACCC by-laws at the upcoming Arts Consortium of Carver County Annual Meeting held on March 10th.
Proposed ACCC By-Laws Article XI Nondiscrimination: The Arts Consortium of Carver County shall comply with all local, State and Federal statues prohibiting discrimination on the basis of Race, Color, Creed, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Marital Status, Familial Status, Disability, Public Assistance Status, Age, Sexual Orientation, and Local Human Rights Commission Activity.
** The Student Artists’ Reception originally scheduled for March 19 for this show has been cancelled due to District 112’s policy of no extra curricular activities as a precautionary response to CoVid-19. Please enjoy the Youth Show with your families during regularly scheduled Arts Center hours. Thank You. **
District 112 Youth Art Show
Explore Young Minds and the creativity showcased at the District 112 Youth Art Show. Our gallery is filled with artwork from the many talented students of District 112. Art will be on display at the Arts Center March 18th to April 3rd, be sure to stop in and take a look!
LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level
Victoria MN 55386
DATE March 19,2019 Artists’ Reception has been cancelled. The show will still be hung and we invite you to come see it during the Open Hours of the Arts Center
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