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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

ArtMatters Newsletter August 2022

ArtMatters Newsletter August 2022

ArtStock 2022 was a MASSIVE SUCCESS!

Thank you to all the artists and guests who visited us at ArtStock this year! A special thank you to PARLEY LAKE WINERY for hosting and partnering with us to produce ArtStock. This year successfully attracted over 2,000 visitors from across the Twin Cities.

We are so excited to keep this tradition alive, and cannot wait to see you at ArtStock 2023!

Painting Credit: Jim Turner, 2022

Visual Art News

Join us for the In The Woods Exhibition

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the In the Woods exhibition! The exhibition will feature artwork of any medium that showcases woods, nature, wildlife, animals, or things that would be found in the woods. This theme is open to interpretation and we would love to see what In the Woods means to you.

EXHIBIT DATES
July 27 – Aug. 26, 2022ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Wednesday, August 11th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Arts Center. Come meet the artists while enjoying some locally produced wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres.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.

Art in the Park Festival

Display and sell your art at the annual Art in the Park provided by Chaska Parks and Recreation and Carver County Arts Consortium. Attendees can enjoy music, food, and family-friendly activities along with work from local artists. The event will also feature a live concert featuring musicians from the Songwriters and Musicians of Carver county.

August 28, 2022, from 11 AM-5 PM!


Upcoming Chaska Area Quilters Exhibit!

 

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

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
September 15, 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 for the INSPIRATION! Exhibit!

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the INSPIRATION exhibition! The exhibition will feature artwork of any medium that showcases objects, people, or things that inspire you. This can be something that inspired 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!

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

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).

 


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

Come celebrate the CD release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. 8 featuring 20 songwriters! Enjoy a live concert performed by musicians from the CD, shop local art vendors, get food and drinks from food trucks, and more.

Sunday, August 28
12:00-5:00pm

Firemen’s Park, Chaska

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


Featured Artist – Steve Smith

Steve Smith began composing and performing tunes at age 15 with his high school trio, modeled after his 60s folk movement heroes. He learned guitar and banjo by listening to 33 rpm albums. Then came the Beatles and his music to a turn. Years later, he teamed up with another singer-songwriter, playing original tunes in Chicago bars. One local producer claimed they were “The Alice Cooper of folk music.” But, they never wore makeup or performed with chickens. They did write many offbeat tunes. Years later, he’s still playing and composing (and writing fiction and non-fiction), and hoping to team up with some like minds.


Joining the ACCC Board
– Liya Lev Oertel

We are so excited to announce that Liya Lev Oertel will be joining our Board of Directors effective August 2022. 
“I have recently retired and have the time to dedicate to my art interests. I have always been blown away by the number of talented people all around us, and I would love to be in a position to interact with and assist artists of all kinds.” – Liya Lev Ortel

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 August 2022

ArtMatters Newsletter July 2022

ArtMatters Newsletter

ArtMatters Newsletter July 2022

ArtStock is July 9th & 10th! Join us at Parley Lake Winery for a weekend of Art, Wine & Music!



Celebrating ArtStock’s 11th Anniversary starting on the 9th and 10th of July, 2022!
Enjoy the Art, fine Wine, live Music, and the picturesque scenery of Parley Lake Winery and Deardorff Orchards!
Do not miss this opportunity to purchase great art, listen to live music, and taste & purchase award-winning wines and a variety of foods from metro-area food trucks.ArtStock at Parley Lake Winery will feature the music of The Brueske’s, Matt and Holly, and Traveled Ground on July 9th and the Blue Skies Band, Ted Hajnasiewicz and Sidewalk Cafe will be performing on July 10th.DATE
Saturday, July 9th (11:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Sunday, July 10th (11:00 am – 5:00 pm)

LOCATION
Parley Lake Winery
350 Parley Lake Rd. Waconia, Minnesota
Volunteer at ArtStock!
We are looking for a few volunteers to help work at the ACCC booth on Saturday and Sunday. The table will have information about ACCC events, and membership and will also have items for sale from the gift shop. We need people to work 3-4 hour shifts on both Saturday and Sunday.  What a great excuse to hang out at Parley Lake, promote the ACCC, and then take some time to wander the booths and enjoy the music and a glass of wine when your shift is over!

 


Visual Art News

 

ACCC Awards Exhibit Winners Announced!

We are so proud of the work displayed in this exhibit! All of these artists featured showcased in this exhibit exude exceptional artistry and commitment to their craft. While we were only able to award a select few of the artists, we are so thankful for every piece that we have hanging in the gallery. Please make sure to visit this display before it comes down in mid-July.

EXHIBIT DATES
June 8 – July 22, 2022EXHIBIT/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.
     
1st Place: Abigail Davisson for “Red Turtle” (Left)
2nd Place: Leanne Zeller for “Escape” (Right)
     
3rd Place: Pamela Jolie for “Something Wild” (Left)
Audience Choice Award: Abigail Davisson for “Octopus” (Right)
     
Honorable Mention: Morgan Leigh for “The Welcoming Committee” (Left)
Honorable Mention: Barbara Cobb for “Some Kind of Crazy” (Right)

Register for In To The Woods Exhibition

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the In the Woods exhibition! The exhibition will feature artwork of any medium that showcases woods, nature, wildlife, animals, or things that would be found in the woods. This theme is open to interpretation and we would love to see what In the Woods means to you.

EXHIBIT DATES
July 27 – Aug. 26, 2022ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Arts Center. Come meet the artists while enjoying some locally produced wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres.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.

Art in the Park Festival

Display and sell your art at the annual Art in the Park provided by Chaska Parks and Recreation and Carver County Arts Consortium. Attendees can enjoy music, food, and family-friendly activities along with work from local artists. The event will also feature a live concert featuring musicians from the Songwriters and Musicians of Carver county.

August 28, 2022, from 11 AM-5 PM!

Register by August 1st

  • $50 Booth fee
  • $35 Booth fee for ArtStock vendors
    • Use promo code “ArtStock2022″ to receive the discount.

100 booth sites are available for artists!For more information and registration please click the link below. 


Sign Up for Classes

There’s still time to register for our upcoming writing class:
Intro to Writing – 101 will be held on Saturday, July 16 at the Chanhassen Library’s 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).

Register Now

 

Beginning Stained Glass Class

Beginning Stained Glass Class will be held over 4 weeks on Thursdays at 6-8 pm in the CCC.

Learn and create at the same time! You will learn all of the steps to create a beautifully 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.

The class fee 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

Come celebrate the CD release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. 8 featuring 20 songwriters! Enjoy a live concert performed by musicians from the CD, shop local art vendors, get food and drinks from food trucks, and more.

Sunday, August 28
12:00-5:00pm

Firemen’s Park, Chaska

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

Literary Booth at ArtStock!

The Literary Committee of ACCC will be sponsoring a writer’s booth at this year’s ArtStock at Parley Lake Winery in Waconia the weekend of July 9-10. Calling all writers of Carver County to help man the booth over the weekend, sell some of your books to new readers and help spread the word about the works of fellow local writers.

CONTACT
Amy Gregg at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org


Featured Artist – Jennifer Patnaude

The expressive style of painting allows me to be my authentic self. My process does not allow me to see objects, instead there exists color, texture, energy, and mark-making. I see collections of lines. I see shadows and shapes. There are acrylic paint layers and builds. I feel. I move. I paint. Shapes are left fragmented and undone. Something is left out. Something is to be filled in. At times my paintings are passages of quiet and calmness. other times they are charged and chaotic. The less blending and tidying allows for a direct experience, raw and intimate.

Jennifer Patnaude
Jenniferspaintings.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! We are resuming our normal hours now that the holidays of over. We will be re-organizing our displays and will still have PLENTY of beautiful pieces of art for sale.

  • Wednesday – Friday: 11-6
  • Saturday: 9-4

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 theVolunteer 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.


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ArtMatters Newsletter June 2022

Calling all Members


Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Celebration

Calling all members to join us for our Annual Membership Meeting and Reception for the First ACCC Awards Show Exhibit. We will start with a gathering in the Gallery, where you can take in the amazing art entered into the first-ever ACCC Awards Exhibit. Sip some wine, listen to the pre-release of the 8th Annual Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County CD and socialize with your fellow art enthusiasts. Then we’ll announce the winners of the ACCC Awards Exhibit and introduce the Board Members and Executive Director, Zachary Hedner. The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to recap events of the last year, review the Annual Report for 2021, and open the floor for discussion to our members. Join us in celebrating all of the wonderful things the ACCC has done in the past year!

DATE
June 23, 2022; 6:30 – 8:30 PM

LOCATION
Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN, 55318

 


Visual Art News

 

Register for the ACCC Awards Exhibit

For the first time, the ACCC is producing a juried show where we will be presenting awards and cash prizes. First prize will win $250 and the title of “ACCC Artist of the Year”. The second prize will win $150, and the third prize will win $100. Our jurors will be presenting additional awards and gift certificates to the ACCC Store. The entry fee is $25 for the first piece and $15 for each additional piece up to three per artist. 

Registration has been extended through June 5!

EXHIBIT DATES
June 8 – July 22, 2022ARTISTS’ RECEPTION (rescheduled to coincide with the Annual Membership Meeting)
Thursday, June 23rd from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Arts Center. We are requesting that all of the artists are present for this reception. We will be presenting the awards and cash prizes during this reception and will offer wine and hors d’oeuvres.

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 In To The Woods Exhibition

The ACCC is proud to be presenting the In the Woods exhibition! The exhibition will feature artwork of any medium that showcases woods, nature, wildlife, animals, or things that would be found in the woods. This theme is open to interpretation and we would love to see what In the Woods means to you.

EXHIBIT DATES
July 27 – Aug. 26, 2022ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Arts Center. Come meet the artists while enjoying some locally produced wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

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.


ArtStock Applications Requested

We are inviting new and returning artists to apply for a booth in this year’s event of the summer! SLOTS ARE ALMOST FULL, APPLY NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE in ArtStock 2022!

Celebrating ArtStock’s 11th Anniversary starting on the 9th and 10th of July, 2022!
Enjoy the Art, fine Wine, live Music, and the picturesque scenery of Parley Lake Winery and Deardorff Orchards!

Do not miss this event – the best festival in the Twin Cities’ southwest!

We have over 1200 guests each day!  Art-Lovers come from throughout the Twin Cities area and beyond for the opportunity to purchase great art, listen to live music, and taste & purchase award-winning wines and a variety of foods from metro-area food trucks.

50 booth sites are available for artists. – applications will be juried.
Applications may now be submitted through Zapplicationsto be a part of ArtStock 2022.

Register Now

Art in the Park Festival

Display and sell your art at the annual Art in the Park provided by Chaska Parks and Recreation and Carver County Arts Consortium. Attendees can enjoy music, food, and family-friendly activities along with work from local artists. The event will also feature a live concert featuring musicians from the Songwriters and Musicians of Carver county.

August 28, 2022 from 11AM-5PM!

Register by August 1st

  • $50 Booth fee
  • $35 Booth fee for ArtStock vendors
    • Use promo code “ArtStock2022″ to receive the discount.
100 booth sites are available for artists!

For more information and registration please click the link below.


Sign Up for Classes

Intro to Writing

Intro to Writing – 101 will be held on Saturday, July 16 at the Chanhassen Library’s 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!

Register Now

 

Beginning Stained Glass Class

Beginning Stained Glass Class will be held over 4 weeks on Thursdays at 6-8 pm in the CCC.

Learn and create at the same time! You will learn all of the steps to create a beautifully 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.

The class fee 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

 

New Song Collective

The New Song Collective is gathering on Thursday June 9th at the Chaska Community Center Theater at 7pm. Featured songwriters performing live will be Doyle Turner, Ted Hajnasiewicz and Yvette Nelson. Beverages and snacks provided. $5 suggested donation.

Date: Thursday, June 9th
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Chaska Community Center Theater

Literary-Music Collaboration

The Literary and Music Committees of ACCC invite you to be part of an evening of music and literature entitled “August Inspirations” on August 4th in the Theater of the Chaska Community Center. If you would like to read or perform, choose one of the following prompts and create a musical piece or a literary work related to that theme: Farewell, The Meadow, Someday, or Forever.

The music can be instrumental or a song. The literary work can be in any genre. Writers and musicians will perform only one piece and should limit their piece to no more than 5 minutes. If you would like to participate, please notify us by email, including your name, the title of your piece, and the prompt you used no later than July 28th. The subject line of your email should be: August Inspirations Submission.

If you have questions about the event or would like to included in it, please contact Steve Kelzer at music@artsofcarvercounty.org or Doug Munson or Susan Coutrap-McQuin at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org. We are looking forward to this evening of collaboration between musicians and writers. We hope you will join us!

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

Come celebrate the CD release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. 8 featuring 20 songwriters! Enjoy a live concert performed by musicians from the CD, shop local art vendors, get food and drinks from food trucks, and more.

Sunday, August 28
12:00-5:00pm

Firemen’s Park, Chaska

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


Literary News

Flash Memoir: Significant Events

If you have a personal story to tell, the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carvery County has created a new opportunity for telling it. It is Flash Memoir: Significant Events, an evening of short personal stories about one specific incident in the writer’s life – something funny, inspiring, tragic, ancestral, daring, full of conflict, contradiction or mystery – that has impacted and possibly altered life’s journey. Share the inner you. But please, no political or religious rants. June 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. in the Wilder Room at the Chanhassen Library. Please keep your piece to 800 words or less. Submit story title and word length to: flashmemoir@artsofcarvercounty.org (You do not need to send story text. This is not a contest.) The deadline for securing a June 9 reading slot is June 4. Writers do not have to be members of the ACCC or residents of Carver County to participate. The public is invited. Beverages and snacks will be served. Questions: Contact Jim Kane at: flashmemoir@artsofcarverycounty.org.

NYA Springfest Artisan Fair

This year, the Literary Committee is sponsoring a table at the NYA Springfest Artisan Fair, June 4, 2022 from 9-3 in Norwood Young America, MN. We invite any and all authors/writers who have in print/hardcopy books to come and sell your works and interact with current and future readers alike. Table space is free to writers/authors and there will be room for about 3-4 authors who sign up for a 1-2 hour block to “man the booth” along with a Literary Committee member. This is a great way to get selling experience if you’ve never done a fair/event before. If you are interested in selling your works at the table, please email Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for information on how to sign up!

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.


Featured Artist – James Robert Kan

James Robert Kane is a 1968 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Drafted, he was an infantryman in Vietnam. He has been a newspaper writer, photographer, and editor. He writes fiction, from short stories to novels, has been published in several anthologies, and an online magazine, and has four self-published print books available on Amazon. Ebook versions can be found on Biblioboard. He and his wife live in Chaska.

 

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 are resuming our normal hours now that the holidays of over. We will be re-organizing our displays and will still have PLENTY of beautiful pieces of art for sale.

  • Wednesday – Friday: 11-6
  • Saturday: 9-4

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 theVolunteer 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

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