Kitchen Art in, on & created from Antiques, is the topic for the months of May & June for Ag Art. Please, submit photos of your kitchen antique art. Include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos of your Ag Art should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the ACCC website on the Ag Art Gallery page with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org.
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Thank you for reading our ArtMattersNewsletter 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).
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.
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 Nightclass 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)
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
We 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!
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Ag Art Silos. Inviting Carver County Agriculturalist/Farmers to share photographs of their artistic creations
For the next two months, the Arts Consortium’s Art Tourism Committee is sponsoring a call for photographs of Silo Art.
Please include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the ACCC Ag Art page with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org.
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ArtMatters Newsletter February 2021 Volume 11, Issue 2
Save the Date – Arts Consortium of Carver County Annual Meeting – Open to All
You are invited to attend the Arts Consortium of Carver County Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30pm to celebrate all we have accomplished! As our 11th 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 the arts to the people and people to the arts. We look forward to telling you about our year and welcome you to be a part of our event. Due to CoVid restrictions, the ACCC will host our meeting virtually, via Zoom. More details to come…
Community Art Kit Project
The Arts Consortium of Carver County and the Chaska Parks and Rec Department have teamed up together to co-sponsor Kandinsky Circles and Squares Art and Bake Kit. joint promotion we are doing together with more projects like this to come! Art kits include 4 canvas wraps, acrylic paint, paint brushes, artist bio and art instructions, recipes and produce to create your Circles and Square meal. Everything your family will need to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist who lived in the 1800’s. Kandinsky is generally credited as the pioneer of abstract art. You’ll learn more about him in your kit.
Kits are $30 each. Limited quantities available, so order your kit today!
Locations: 9:30-11am at Carver City Hall or 4:30-6pm at the Chaska Community Center main lobby. If you come to the CCC, be sure to stop in to see us at the Arts Center!
We are excited to present a limited-run virtual course in February. Register for a 5 day exploration of The Opalescent World of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, presented by Walter Cannon. Registration information and specific class dates/times can be found on the ACCC website under Classes. Deadline for registration is Feb 7, course starts Feb 9th.
Next on deck is the April Poetry Contest, with the announced theme as “Change” — an open-ended theme given the last year or so, certainly! The deadline for poetry submissions is March 1, 2021. See the Poetry Contest details on our website and watch for reminders via Facebook. If you have any questions or ideas for events, please contact the Literary Committee at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Music News
We are pleased to announce the musical lineup for July 10th and 11th, 2021 ArtStock Art, Wine and Music Festival. Tara B, Matt and Holly, Traveled Ground, Ted Hajnasiewicz, Lehto and Wright and the Blue Skies Band are performing during the event. We are also having a Fundraiser for the ACCC at Parley Lake Winery featuring an evening performance (7-10pm) on July 10th by Monroe Crossing, an internationally known bluegrass band. Mark your calendars now!
Music opportunity
Looking for Songwriters and Musicians to be a part of an original music CD compilation. Please contact Steve for more info. 952-465-2384. music@artsofcarvercounty.org
Education
Exciting New Class offering by Walter W. Cannon Professor of English Emeritus at Central College in Pella, Iowa where he taught early modern literature including Shakespeare and his contemporaries and a variety of writing courses. His reviews and essays have appeared in The Upstart Crow, Theater History Studies, Cahiers Elisabethains, and Inside Shakespeare: Essays on the Blackfriar’s Stage. He is co-editor with Laury Magnus of Who Hears in Shakespeare?: Auditory Worlds on Stage and Screen, (Fairleigh Dickinson UP, 2012) and Shakespeare’s Auditory Worlds: Hearing and Staging Practices, Then and Now (Fairleigh Dickinson UP, 2020). Please sign up for this exciting opportunity! See Classes on our website for details.
Fresh Art – A community based Art Opportunity for ACCC Members
We are looking for Carver County artists willing to share their new and old work and artist story. Each month we are inviting an artist in Carver County to share their current work and how they became an artist. Offer a chance for a dialogue based on this work and 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!
Visual Art News
We invite the public to attend our Family Connections Exhibit, Artists’ Reception to meet and talk with artists about their work. The Artists’ Reception is Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the ACCC Arts Center Gallery in the Chaska Community Center.
The Family Connections Exhibit started January 27 and runs through February 27, 2021 in the ACCC Arts Center Gallery, come see! We are CoVid prepared, state mandates at the time will apply to all guests.
ArtStock is Now Open for Applications
We just published the applications for ArtStock Art, Wine and Music Festival 2021, to be held on Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th. Find detailed information on how to apply 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.
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
The Art Tourism Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County is extending its deadline to February 28th to receive Ag Art images. The call is for agriculturalists/farmers to photograph their works of art and submit to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org. This is not a contest – just sharing! The photographs are displayed on our website as they arrive and for viewing throughout March. Visit our website for detailed information. You may view the images already posted.
Barn Quilts of Carver County Catches Geocachers’ Interest
The Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN, a public art project, started in 2011, in conjunction with the Arts Consortium of Carver County, has recently caught the attention of a group of geocachers.
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Many people use their smart phones to find geocaches. Others use a GPS to find them. There are more than 3 million active geocaches worldwide. Geocaches are hidden in 191 different countries on all seven continents (even Antarctica)! More than 642 million “Found it” and “Event Attended” logs have been recorded since the game started in 2000.There are many different types of geocaches. There is also a Minnesota Geocaching Association (MnGCA).
Last Fall, a Barn Quilt Geocaching “Adventure Lab” was started by Mary Purdham and her husband David of Eden Prairie. A Geocaching Adventure Lab is a new app and platform from the team at Geocaching HQ that allows an individual to create, play and share location-based experiences and games. The Geocaching Adventure Lab app guides players through the process of finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing Adventures one location at a time. This type of geocaching exploded in 2020 as a great past-time during the pandemic. Not everyone in the geocaching community can “create” an Adventure Lab (“AL”). You must be awarded the opportunity to create one.
The Purdham’s were looking for something fun that was different from historical tours across the various metro cities that were becoming widely popular. They created the Barn Quilts of Carver County Adventure Lab and showcased five different barn quilts. Approximately 40 groups have visited the Carver County barn quilts since the Adventure Lab was created last September 2020.
Participants found their “cache”, took pictures, shared them with families, reminisced about farming and quilting and enjoyed visits with the farmers. They learned about the history of the farm, the barn quilts and readily enjoyed the outdoor gallery of art. To learn more about the Barn Quilts of Carver County Geocaching Adventure Lab, please visit https://labs.geocaching.com/goto/barn_quilts
The Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN continues to promote tourism bringing state-wide individuals to the County to enjoy and see what all is offered. Watch for the Barn Quilt Tours this summer, where Community, Countryside and Culture meet! https://barnquiltsofcarvercountymn.com
For more information regarding the Barn Quilts of Carver County, MN, please contact Janet Fahey, Tour Director at 612-382-4512 or Barb Hone, Author, at 612-799-8208.
Board of Directors Application
We are thankful for the talent and expertise of our ACCC Board of Directors. These dedicated Volunteers work together to ensure the viability and success of the Arts Consortium of Carver County. If you’d like to submit an application to be on the Arts Consortium Board of Directors, please use our online submission form and we will contact you. See you at our virtual ACCC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6:30pm. You can direct your questions to Cindy Anderson, ACCC President, info@artsofcarvercounty.org, or any current Board Member.
Help us kick off the new year on the best foot possible. We are seeking volunteers for the following roles/positions. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our Volunteer Form so we can match your skills and talents with various needs for the ACCC. Thank you!
Treasurer
Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator
Membership Coordinator
Arts Center Gallery & Gift Shop Volunteers
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.
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Ag Art – Invitation for Agriculturalists/Farmers to share their Artistic Creations
Having wandered the County and observed all the wonderful yard art, I’m sure you have more in your homes and barns.
The call is for agriculturalists/farmers to photograph their works of art and submit to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org to be posted on the ACCC & Barn Quilt websites. Not a contest – just sharing!
DEADLINE – EXTENDED
By Midnight, February 28, 2021
DETAILS
Please include the artist’s name, name of the work, approx. date created, city/township, and your phone number in case we have any questions. Photos should be a JPG with file size of 1MB or less. Photos will be published on the website with descriptions. Email your questions and your entry to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org.
FEE
FREE
Sponsored by Art Tourism Committee of Arts Consortium of Carver County
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Please join us to celebrate Poetry Month and the winners of our 2019 Poetry Contest at Writers Read Poetry, April 11 at 6:30 pm at the ACCC Arts Center in Victoria. The theme of our contest and of the evening is “Minnesota: Our Home.” Our special guest and contest judge, Joyce Sutphen, Poet Laureate of Minnesota, will read some of her poems, and help award ribbons to our winners. All those who submitted a poem, the judges who reviewed them, and any others who would like to read their poetry about Minnesota (people, places, lifestyle, etc.) are invited to participate on the 11th. Bring up to 3 poems to read if there is time. Family and friends are invited, too! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Coultrap-McQuin.
Visual Arts
Have you seen the Youth Art Show yet? Do stop by the Arts Center during our regular hours to view the great talents of the students from District 112. Their art work is wonderful! Culture & Community is the theme of our next exhibit in the Arts Center, which will run from April 11 to June 7. Works include photography, drawing, painting and 3D. You will find it interesting to see how each artist interprets the theme. We hope everyone will join us on April 18 for the Artist’s Reception from 6:30-8:30 in the Arts Center. Contact Mary Strother with questions.
Starting in April, we will feature one of our member’s works, and each month another Member will be invited to show their work. The first artist 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 throughout the month of April. Please stop by and enjoy her work.
House Concert
On Saturday, April 13th from 3 to 5pm, the Arts Consortium will sponsor a concert by Ted Hajnasiewicz at the Arts Center. 7924 Victoria Drive, Victoria. Ted Hajnasiewicz is a local Singer Songwriter who has just released a new CD called This Is What I Do. The CD is a culmination of 30 years of song crafting. This is a sort of “greatest hits” package, compiling Ted’s favorite songs into one album to provide a relatable soundtrack for the lover, the loser, the sinner and the saint – roles we all play at any given moment in life. Learn more about Ted Hajnasiewicz, visit tedhtunes.com. Ted’s CD will be available for purchase at the concert. A $5 suggested donation will be accepted the night of the concert.
Annual Meeting
On March 19, 2019 the Arts Consortium of Carver County held our annual meeting at the Arts Center. We shared information about the past, present and future of the ACCC, mingled, and met new friends.
Read our2019 Annual Statement– It includes a letter from our President, expanded Mission, Reports from our Genre and Committee Leaders, our signature annual Events, Board of Directors (current and new members), and finally our Financial Statement and Annual Budget.
We are proud to celebrate our 10 year anniversary this year and we are looking forward to working together as an expanded team thanks to our new volunteers and board members. We will add their profiles to our Meet the Board page soon. New Board of Directors – at Large are Anne Krocak, Amy Rottunda, Jody Clark, Sue Thompson Steenhoven, Terrie Myers and Trudi Meloche. Continuing Board of Directors -at Large are Barbara Cobb, Deb Barce, Mary Strother and Steve Kelzer. The Executive Committee is Cynthia Anderson (President), Janet Fahey (Vice President), Susan Coultrap-McQuin (Secretary) and Linda Jo Stuckey (Treasurer). Barb Kelzer is our Arts Center Volunteer Coordinator. We appreciate our outgoing Board Members Barb Hone, Past President, and Jim Kane, Literary Liaison.
Thank you to everyone who supports the ACCC with your Membership, Donations, Sponsorships, your many volunteer hours, ideas, commitment and for being an ambassador and sharing the ACCC with others you meet along the way. We look forward to a successful 2019!
Registration is Open
Artists can register for booth space for ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival held on July 13 & 14, 2019 at Parley Lake Winery and Victoria Fine Art Fair 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.
Music
Songwriters and Musicians: The finishing touches are being put on The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. V. There will be a CD release concert June 7th at the Chaska City Square Park with seven songwriters performing. Mark your calendars now! Contact Steve Kelzer for details.
Literary
Flash Fiction Contest Winners Announced: Fifteen writers submitted their work to the 2019 Flash Fiction Contest with entries from as far away as the Chicago area and Indonesia! Anne Jackson was awarded first place for her story “Round Robin,” a tale about a creepy neighbor and severed robins heads. Anne is a Chaska resident and member of several writers’ groups. Second place went to Tamara Shaffer for her story “Foiled,” a story about romantic hope aboard mass transit. Tamara lives in the Chicago area. Barb Zimmerman won third place for her story “A Surprise Discovery,” a story that suggests there’s more to fear in the woods than lions and tigers and bears. Barb is a member of the Waconia Writers Group. Anne and Barb read their stories at the Annual Meeting and received their award ribbons there. Read their stories.
Classes
ACCC’s first literary class, Romeo & Juliet, taught by Barb Hone at the Arts Center, has just ended. The syllabus was completed; the students were enthusiastically engaged; and the class was honored to have guest speakers, Poet Laurate, Dr. Joyce Sutphen and Dr. Walter Cannon. Sutphen and Cannon shared their professional areas of expertise in the Renaissance and Shakespeare, respectively. The final class was a “fieldtrip” to Barb Hone’s house for a potluck brunch, a viewing of Zeffirelli’s movie, Romeo & Juliet, and the following written testimonials: “A casual approach to what can be intimidating.” “Fantastic way to learn.” “Awesome and enriching, worthwhile!” They all agreed, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
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, coming to the Arts Consortium Arts Center is scheduled for Thursday, June 6th . The tours often include visiting our Communities, Countryside and Culture. The “Culture and Community Exhibition” could not be more timely. 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! 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.
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.
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.
Join the ACCC – Membership Info
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!
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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.
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
New! “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
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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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 are seeking volunteers for the following roles/positions. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our 
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 
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.
EJ Haas took 1st Place in the young adult category with Mary’s Manger, an encounter with a vulnerable girl at a hospital.
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 
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, 
Fresh Art – A community based Art Opportunity for ACCC Members
The ACCC Arts Center located at 7924 Victoria Drive in Victoria is open for business! Our current art exhibit is entitled 
New! “Rock the Arts”
