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ArtMatters Newsletter October 2022

ArtMatters Newsletter October 2022

Thanks for joining us at Art Wander!

What a wonderful weekend of artwork across Carver County! Thank you to everyone who came out to Art Wander this year. Thank you to the artists who participated, and a special thank you to those who hosted artists. We are proud to have such talented artists and supportive community members. Carver County is a special place.


Holiday News

Tickets on Sale for The Brueske’s Holiday Concert

Until November 18th, SAVE $2 per ticket with promo code: EARLYBIRD

Renowned professional singers, Jeff Brueske and his sister Tara join forces for a night of beloved Christmas classics! This is the perfect event for families and audience members of all ages! Presented by ACCC and Chaska Parks & Recreation.

December 17, 2022 @ 4:00 PM. Chaska Community Center Theatre.

Ticket Prices:
$15 Adults
$10 Students & Seniors

Get Tickets Now


Visual Art News

Register for the INSPIRATION! Exhibit!

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the INSPIRATION exhibition! The exhibit will feature artwork of any medium that showcases objects, people, or things that inspire you. This can be something that inspires you on a daily basis, inspires your artistry, or a work that you hope inspires other people. This theme is open to interpretation and we would love to see what INSPIRATION! means to you.

FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT PIECES FOR THE EXHIBIT!
Register by Oct. 1 to be included in the exhibit.

EXHIBIT DATES
Oct. 7 – Nov. 4, 2022

DEADLINE
Oct. 1, 2022

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
October 20, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Gallery

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
Monday – Saturday; During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours are Wednesday-Friday 11-3 and Saturday 10-2, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.

Register Now

 

Register for the Annual ACCC Member’s Show!

The ACCC is proud to be presenting our Annual ACCC Members’ Show! The exhibition will feature the very best artwork of any medium, any style or theme, that is made by our very own ACCC Members! We are just so proud of all of the work that our members create and want to showcase it. All media is welcome. Up to 3 entries per person.

*Note that visual art items in the show must be for sale; books and music CDs referencing your work in the gallery will be for sale in the gift shop

Registration is due by 9:30 PM on November 10, 2022.

 

FREE FOR MEMBERS TO REGISTER. This is a MEMBERS ONLY show, if you are currently not a member and are interested in submitting, please visit our website and register for a membership to be included in this exhibit.
EXHIBIT DATES
Nov. 16 – Dec. 31, 2022

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
Nov. 10, 2022

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Dec. 1, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Gallery

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 6-8 pm, Friday 11-3 and Saturday 10-2, or consistent with available volunteer staff.

Register Now

 

Announcing our Gallery Exhibition Coordinator!

A very special thank you and congratulations to board member Liya Lev Ortel who will be stepping up as our Gallery Exhibition Coordinator! She will be using her fabulous artistic skill and experience hanging shows at the Arboretum to help curate and hang the shows at ACCC and across the county. Liya has been working to establish a relationship with local libraries with the plan of touring selected 2023 exhibitions to libraries across the county!

Abigail Davision has volunteered to help hang the shows with Liya and also host the Artist Receptions for the exhibitions. Make sure to mark down the receptions and join us to have meaningful conversations with the artists!


Classes

Register Now

Intro to Writing

Intro to Writing – 101 will be held on Saturday, October 8, at the Chanhassen Library – Longfellow Room.

Have you ever thought about taking a stance in writing? Is there a story inside you but you don’t know the first thing about how to get it onto paper? Start here with Intro to Writing 101, a beginner’s course on the basic principles of plot structure, fleshing out characters, and world-building. We’ll explore simple steps to get your creation started through pop culture analysis and a writing prompt exercise. You’ll also get a writing prompt book to take home to continue your journey outside class!

This class is open to all future writers age 8+ and is only $15 (ACCC members receive 10% off with a membership discount code).

 


Beginning Stained Glass!

Beginning Stained Glass Class will be held over 4 weeks on Thursdays at 6:30-8:30 pm in the CCC starting October 27 – November 17.

Learn and create at the same time! You will learn all of the steps to create a beautiful stained glass piece of art using the copper foil technique. Each week the instructor will take you step-by-step through the process and will guide you on all the aspects involved in making a unique stained glass creation. You will be working on one project throughout the 4 weeks.

The class fee of $110 includes all of the tools and materials, except for the glass itself. You will be able to choose a design and colors at the first class and can purchase your glass “kit” at that time (expected to be no more than $25). Students will pay for their glass by check, cash, credit card or Venmo during the first session.

 

Register Now


Music News

 

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

The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. 8 features 20 songwriters! Support local musicians and the Arts Consortium by ordering your album today.

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

Buy the Digital Album

Buy the Physical Album

 

New Song Collective is Performing Oct. 6th!

Join us for the New Song Collective’s performance on October 6th from 7:00PM – 8:30PM at the Chaska Community Center Theatre!

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


Literary News

Something Wicked – Literary Event

Hey, writers, get your Halloween juices flowing by joining us around the metaphorical campfire to read your poems and scary stories in honor of All Hallows Eve and the spooky season!

The theme is Something Wicked… a celebration of the dark, eerie and macabre, through the written word!

October 13th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The location is will be 1/2 of the Brick City Banquet room.

If you want to participate, contact Jim Kane: somethingwickedreading@gmail.com or 952-448-4526

If you have any questions about upcoming Literary Events, please contact any member of the Literary Committee of the ACCC at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org or the ACCC Store at (952) 443-3200.

Register Here 


Artist of the Month – Bob Pollard

 

A self-taught artist, Bob has created art  in various styles all his life. These days he works primarily in linoleum and woodcut printmaking. His work is strongly influenced by the beauty of the North Shore of Lake Superior, music, and tribal art.

He also works in graphite, oil and acrylic paint, and mixed media.

Bob’s philosophy is that art is an adventure – he strives to inspire people to approach art boldly, to expand their horizons, and try something new.

Bob’s work is on display at Joy & Co in Grand Marais, MN and the ACCC Gallery in Chaska, MN.

He also teaches a variety of different classes in various locations throughout the year.

Visit Bob’s website at pollardfinearts.wordpress.com


Arts Center Gift Shop

Thank you for choosing to SHOP at the ACCC Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery. We appreciate your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

  • Wednesday and Thursday: 6-8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM

We invite you to consider volunteering at the Arts Center. It’s a great way to learn more about the ACCC and see what’s for sale as our inventory is constantly being updated. We offer complete training; no retail sales experience is necessary. Simply complete the Volunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer.

Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center Gift Shop in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. See our How to Submit Art page for our Gift Shop or the Exhibitions at the Arts Center page for future shows.


Volunteer Opportunities

Please click the link above or below to find out more info on volunteering.

Volunteer Opportunities

Get Involved
Follow us on Social Media ACCC Facebook Page  ACCC on Instagram
Visit our Calendar for Classes, Workshops, Meetings, Readings, Concerts, Artists’ Receptions, Exhibits, and More!
ArtMatters Newsletter October 2022

ArtMatters Newsletter September 2022

ArtMatters Newsletter September 2022

Art in the Park & CD Release Concert 2022 was a Blast!

Thank you to all the artists and guests who visited us at Art in the Park this year! A special thank you to Chaska Parks & Recreation for hosting and partnering with us to produce Art in the Park. We are so grateful to have such talented singers, songwriters, and artists as part of our community.

Through our partnership with Chaska Parks & Recreation, we will officially be making Art in the Park & CD Release Concert an annual event. We cannot wait to see you next year!

Photo Credit: Alyssa Trumbower, 2022

Visit Art Wander Edge of the Big Woods!

Running September 23-25th, the Art Wander started out 10 years ago as an artist-run, self-guided studio tour of Carver County.

It was created around the unique spaces and studios where such wonderful creative endeavors come to life. We now have multiple artists at each studio to make each stop more interesting.

CLICK HERE TO GET MORE INFO on the Art Wander Webpage. Download the Studio Tour Map


Visual Art News

Join us for Chaska Area Quilters Exhibit!

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

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
CHANGE IN PLANNING there will NOT be an ACCC-held reception for this Exhibit. Instead please visit the Quilters for their show on September 23-24, 2022.

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
Monday – Saturday; During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours are Wednesday-Friday 11-3 and Saturday 10-2, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.


Register for the INSPIRATION! Exhibit!

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the INSPIRATION exhibition! The exhibit will feature artwork of any medium that showcases objects, people, or things that inspire you. This can be something that inspires you on a daily basis, inspires your artistry, or a work that you hope inspires other people. This theme is open to interpretation and we would love to see what INSPIRATION! means to you.

FREE FOR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT PIECES FOR THE EXHIBIT!
Register by Oct. 1 to be included in the exhibit.

EXHIBIT DATES
Oct. 7 – Nov. 4, 2022

DEADLINE
Oct. 1, 2022

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
October 20, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Gallery

EXHIBIT/ART GALLERY HOURS
Monday – Saturday; During the Chaska Community Center hours, the Gallery will be open even when we are closed in the Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours are Wednesday-Friday 11-3 and Saturday 10-2, or consistent with available volunteer staff and CCC current COVID protocols at the time.

Register Now


Sign Up for Classes

Register Now

Intro to Writing

Intro to Writing – 101 will be held on Saturday, October 8, at the Chanhassen Library – Longfellow Room.

Have you ever thought about taking a stance in writing? Is there a story inside you but you don’t know the first thing about how to get it onto paper? Start here with Intro to Writing 101, a beginner’s course on the basic principles of plot structure, fleshing out characters, and world-building. We’ll explore simple steps to get your creation started through pop culture analysis and a writing prompt exercise. You’ll also get a writing prompt book to take home to continue your journey outside class!

This class is open to all future writers age 8+ and is only $15 (ACCC members receive 10% off with a membership discount code).

 


Beginning Stained Glass!

Beginning Stained Glass Class will be held over 4 weeks on Thursdays at 6:30-8:30 pm in the CCC starting October 27 – November 17.

Learn and create at the same time! You will learn all of the steps to create a beautiful stained glass piece of art using the copper foil technique. Each week the instructor will take you step-by-step through the process and will guide you on all the aspects involved in making a unique stained glass creation. You will be working on one project throughout the 4 weeks.

The class fee of $110 includes all of the tools and materials, except for the glass itself. You will be able to choose a design and colors at the first class and can purchase your glass “kit” at that time (expected to be no more than $25). Students will pay for their glass by check, cash, credit card or Venmo during the first session.

 

Register Now


More Fall Classes to be Announced Soon!

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

Want to Teach a Class?


Music News

 

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

The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. 8 features 20 songwriters! Support local musicians and the Arts Consortium by ordering your album today.

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

Buy the Digital Album

Buy the Physical Album

New Song Collective is Performing Oct. 6th!

Join us for the New Song Collective’s performance on October 6th from 7:00PM – 8:30PM at the Chaska Community Center Theatre!

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


Literary News

Something Wicked – Literary Event

Hey, writers, get your Halloween juices flowing by joining us around the metaphorical campfire to read your poems and scary stories in honor of All Hallows Eve and the spooky season!

The theme is Something Wicked… a celebration of the dark, eerie and macabre, through the written word!

October 13th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The location is will be 1/2 of the Brick City Banquet room.

If you want to participate, contact Jim Kane: somethingwickedreading@gmail.com or 952-448-4526

If you have any questions about upcoming Literary Events, please contact any member of the Literary Committee of the ACCC at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org or the ACCC Store at (952) 443-3200.

Register Here 


Artist of the Month – Angela Nowak-Goloja

I am experimenting with hand-built pieces in which I hand carve designs or add sculptural aspects. Looking at a slab of clay as a canvas affords many creative possibilities for my love of carving motifs of birds, bees, bunnies, and blossoms. My work consists of decorative tiles, animal sculptures, and functional pieces. My hope is that people will enjoy my pieces as much as I enjoy making them.

Inspiration comes from the wild life in the gardens and lake that surround me, as well as vacations by the oceans. I am drawn to the color of water, so you will see a range of blues, aqua & greens on my pieces. I find these colors calming and soothing, much like time spent by the water.

Angela Nowak-Goloja’s work can be found in our Gift Shop.

Shoreline Pottery, Waconia MN, US


Joining the ACCC Board
– Elizabeth Brommelsiek

 

We are so excited to announce that Elizabeth Brommelsiek will be joining our Board of Directors effective September 2022. 
“I have been a Chaska resident for over 20 years while enjoying teaching young children for  District #112. Now in retirement, I have combined my hobbies of sewing and painting to create unique home decor accent pieces with WATERCOLOR ON MUSLIN. In 2020 and 2021 I have learned about felting wool and using alcohol inks.  My newest projects are now available in the gift shop.” – Elizabeth

Arts Center Gift Shop

Thank you for choosing to SHOP at the ACCC Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery. We appreciate your support and we look forward to seeing you soon! We have new SUMMER HOURS.

  • Wednesday – Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM

We invite you to consider volunteering at the Arts Center. It’s a great way to learn more about the ACCC and see what’s for sale as our inventory is constantly being updated. We offer complete training; no retail sales experience is necessary. Simply complete the Volunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer.

Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shop or in an Exhibit who works 6+ hours in the Arts Center Gift Shop in a given month will earn an extra 10% commission on the sale of their work for that month. See our How to Submit Art page for our Gift Shop or the Exhibitions at the Arts Center page for future shows.


Volunteer Opportunities

Please click the link above or below to find out more info on volunteering.

Volunteer Opportunities

Get Involved
Follow us on Social Media ACCC Facebook Page  ACCC on Instagram
Visit our Calendar for Classes, Workshops, Meetings, Readings, Concerts, Artists’ Receptions, Exhibits, and More!
ArtMatters Newsletter September 2022