Join the celebration, ArtStock’s 10th Anniversary! Live music from the songwriters and musicians who have contributed to the Arts Consortium’s 7th music CD will be performing throughout the weekend. Experience Art as you sip awarding-winning wines in commemorative 10th Anniversary wine glasses. ArtStock welcomes 50 artists, many new and returning favorites, explore their booths and bring home your favorite collections.
Special Event on Saturday Evening! Our very own Fundraising Concert featuring Monroe Crossing, an internationally renowned bluegrass band, performing in Concert Saturday evening July 10th, 7:00-9:30 pm. Purchase your tickets at www.parleylakewinery.com!
LOCATION
Parley Lake Winery
8350 Parley Lake Road
Waconia, MN
ArtStock is FREE and open to the public Monroe Crossing Tickets are available for purchase online while supplies last!
DATE/TIME
Saturday, July 10, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, July 11, 11am to 5pm
We are saddened to announce the resignation of Barb Hone from the ACCC Board of Directors, most recently serving as Member at Large. Barb may be best known as the founder/organizer of ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival and the creator of the highly successful Purple Reigns event held last month. Over the years Barb has served on many committees and volunteered at the Arts Center. She always greets every ACCC project as an opportunity to engage with the community. Her smile and abundant amount of energy will be hard to replicate. The ACCC board and members are grateful for all Barb has contributed over the last 11 years. She has been a faithful advocate for the ACCC and we will miss her! Be sure to stop by the Barn Quilt booth at ArtStock to see her!
Barb Hone is pictured here in the front row on the left, with the Purple Committee Members Kaarin Foede, second row; Terrie Myers and Janet Fahey.
Festivals
ArtStock: Art, Wine & Music Festival 10th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, July 10, 10am-5pm and Sunday, July 11, 11am-5pm
ArtStock has something for everyone! Grab a friend and come see us! In addition to the artist booths and the picturesque, vineyard/orchard setting, live music fills the air both days enhancing this wonderful, summertime experience. The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomes all artists and festival-goers to the 2021 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites, representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, and more. Look for this year’s commemorative wine glass! Send your ArtStock questions to Chairperson, Barb Hone, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org.
ACCC Fundraising Concert Featuring World Renowned Blue Grass Band Monroe Crossing
Please join us for the ACCC’s fundraising concert of the year, featuring the renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing. The ACCC provides access to the arts. Enjoy an evening out with your friends listening to great music and drinking fine wine at sunset in the midst of the beautiful local vineyard. We hope you join us and we appreciate your continued support. See you July 10th!!
Our next exhibit, Micro Mystery Tour, opens July 7. We have tapped the imagination of artists to Look Closer and Explore in Micro Vision for this exhibit. We invite you to see what they have created. They will zoom in on the smallest of small or the smallest of large and lead you on a path of discovery.
Show Dates: July 7 to August 7, 2021 Artists’ Reception: Thursday, July 22, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the ACCC Arts Center Gallery and Chaska Community Center Theater. Join us to meet the artists, bring a friend or two and celebrate our local artists!
Literary News
ArtStock
The Literary Committee is planning to have an authors’ booth at ArtStock Art, Wine & Music FestivalJuly 10-11, 2021. If you have a book or books to sell, do join us for this great opportunity! The booth is open to ACCC members and non-members alike and there is a nominal fee to secure registration for the event. Please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for information and to register. This event is outdoors and will follow all Minnesota state/event organizer COVID-19 guidelines current at time of the event, to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all in attendance.
Micro encounters of Any Kind!
Join us for an open read on August 3rd at the Chaska Community Center as we focus on the smaller moments that happen in the world at large. Writers and poets are welcomed to write and read a small piece around the theme “micro encounters” as a tie-in with the Micro Mystery Tour gallery exhibit. What micro encounters – intimate, poignant, funny, etc. – spark your creativity? Any interested writers or poets are free to partake in this open read. Check out the ACCC website and social media pages for further information as we get closer to August.
Future Events
Start planning for autumn writing events! This might be hard to do while we’re still in the middle of summer, but keep these upcoming events on your radar:
October: Halloween themed open reading
November: National Author Day/NaNoWriMo kick off celebrations
A call for volunteers!
Would you like to be involved in planning activities, such as readings, for writers in Carver County? We’d love to have you join us. If you are interested, please fill our a volunteer form indicating interest in the Literary Committee or contact Amy Stender, Literary Liaison at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org. Or visit our VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES page to sign up!
Music News
ArtStock is coming!
The ACCC will be featuring local talent from our Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. VII at ArtStock at Parley Lake Winery on July 10th and 11th.
7/10 10 am – noon: The Brueske’s
7/10 noon – 2 pm: Matt and Holly
7/10 2 – 5 pm: Traveled Ground
7/10 7 pm: Monroe Crossing
(purchase advance tickets for this special concert, details on the ACCC website)
7/11 11 am – 1 pm: Ted Hajnasiewicz
7/11 1 pm – 3 pm: Lehto and Wright
7/11 3 pm – 5 pm: Blue Skies Band
CD Release Celebration August 22nd from 5pm to 8pm at Fireman’s Park in Chaska we will be celebrating the release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. Vll with a concert featuring music from the CD. Performing artists include: Clark Machtemes, Tara B., Collin Patterson, Tom Bright, Holly and Matt, Jackson Atkins, Sam Fleitman, Yvette Nelson, Tanecsha Jones, Blue Skies Band and more.
For more information email: music@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Education
Fall Classes
The CCC is working to put together Art Classes for the Fall 2021 catalog with our own ACCC teaching artists. We are excited to offer many new classes taught by an assortment of wonderful artists. New classes include: watercolor, memory tile class, acrylic painting, silk painting, fused glass hearts, glass enamel paint pour and sensory explosion for youth and adults. Many of our classes can accommodate people with special needs. Come meet new friends while learning new ways to express yourself!
We All Belong Outdoor Photography Show
Photography created in the We All Belong workshop earlier this year will be “popping up” around Carver County this summer and early fall. These photographs document the 6 week long workshop about inclusion, self-acceptance and valuing all members of our Carver County community. Check out our Facebook and Instagram to find the latest placement of the 60+ photograph outdoor exhibit by and for Carver County residents.
Art Tourism News
Barn Quilt
The Art Tourism Committee has been working with the County on a barn quilt for the Baylor Regional Park barn in Norwood Young America. This newest barn quilt will join the ever growing open air art gallery of 45+ barn quilts across the County. It is projected to be installed this summer. Carver County artist, Suzanne Theisfeld has designed the quilt.
The Arts Consortium and Art Tourism Committee had previously invited the public to participate in a naming contest to “name” this latest new barn quilt. The winner will be announced at the Taste of NYA on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Willkommen Memorial Park, in Norwood Young America.
Join us to hear the winning name and enjoy a night of food samples, giveaways, music, family friendly games and activities and more!
Elements of the quilt include maple leaves to represent the seasons and maple syrup production. Other elements represent park activities such as cross country skiing, the beach on Eagle Lake and the heavily used camp grounds. The center image represents the popular Eagle Lake Observatory. The cow is a symbol to the park’s agricultural history as a past working farm. Contact Janet Fahey, Art Tourism, arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.org to learn more.
Arts Center – Shop & Volunteer – See What’s New!
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’d like to thank the volunteers who work in the ACCC Arts Center and allow us to keep our Gift Shop doors open Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and 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 necessary. Simply complete the Volunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer. Thank you for reading ArtMatters Newsletter July 2021
Any ACCC Member with artwork in our Gift Shopor 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.
Art Wander 2021 – Save the Date!
Mark your Calendar for the 2021 Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander in Carver County! Learn more on the ACCC website or visit ArtWander.com.
Please join us for the ACCC’s fundraising concert of the year, featuring the renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing. The ACCC provides access to the arts. Enjoy an evening out with your friends listening to great music and drinking fine wine at sunset in the midst of the beautiful local vineyard. Knowing that you are helping to meet the ongoing needs of the Arts Consortium of Carver County to continue to grow and inspire creativity and promote value for the arts within our communities of Carver County will only be a bonus. We hope you join us and we appreciate your continued support. Mark July 10th on your calendars now!
LOCATION
This is a live concert held at Parley Lake Winery, 8350 Parley Lake Road, Waconia, MN.
MAX TICKETS
Maximum tickets available – 250
DETAILS
Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, original bluegrass and even selections outside the bluegrass genre. Their superb musicianship and on-stage rapport have entertained audiences across the United States, Canada and Europe.
For nearly 20 years this Minnesota based band has averaged over 100 shows a year. They love introducing newcomers to bluegrass music!
Monroe Crossing is made up of five very distinct personalities with differing musical backgrounds. When combined, their individual histories make for a unique sound. The three original members are: Mark Anderson (bass), Lisa Fuglie (fiddle & lead vocals) and Matt Thompson (mandolin & harmony vocals). Derek Johnson (guitar & lead vocals) joined in 2011. David Robinson (banjo, dobro & backing vocals) joined in 2012 and now performs with the band on a part-time basis. In 2007, Monroe Crossing was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. They have twice been selected to showcase at the annual World of Bluegrass convention hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and they have appeared twice at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In 2016, Monroe Crossing had the honor of being the first Minnesota bluegrass band to perform in South Korea.
Ticket sales for the concert are ON SALE NOW!
VIP seating – $35.00 General Admission – $20.00
Tickets can be purchased up to the event providing seat availability.
To purchase, visit the Parley Lake Winery website!
Greetings Arts Consortium of Carver County Members, Friends, and enthusiasts!! We are heading into summer with sunshine and a full event schedule! The event line-up for the summer sets the stage for the ACCC to meet its mission: to strengthen our community through the arts – and cultivate the arts through the community.
Have an amazing June, be well and keep creating!
Our latest exhibit, Express Yourself in Purple, opens June 2. We are excited to see what our community of artists have created to honor Prince. This exhibit will open a month long celebration of our late hometown celebrity. In conjunction with the Exhibit, the ACCC is sponsoring the County wide event, Purple Reigns. We will honor Prince posthumously as our 2021 Honorary Member of the ACCC at the Artist’s Reception. As his favorite color was purple… it’s natural to bring everyone together as we “paint the County Purple” for the month of June. Purple Reigns is approved by the Prince Estate, Paisley Park.
Be sure to stop into the ACCC Gift Shop in June and pick up your free Purple mini – swag kit to start decorating your home or business!! Fun for the whole family!
Show Dates: June 2 to July 3, 2021 Artists’ Reception and Purple Reigns Honorary Ceremony: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the ACCC Arts Center Gallery and Chaska Community Center Theater.
Literary News
Looking forward to Summer
Summer is upon us as are more opportunities to get out and enjoy the weather. In June, July, and August, the Literary Committee is offering three events for open readings for authors, poets, and anyone interested in hearing writers share their words. ACCC Members and non members are welcome to perform their works. Given the relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, events will follow any applicable guidelines for the venue. Masks and social distancing are recommended for non-vaccinated attendees. Look for more information for these events coming to Chaska (June), Victoria (July), and Waconia (August) on the ACCC website and social media pages as they become available.
The Literary Committee is planning to have an authors’ booth at ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival July 10-11, 2021. If you have a book or books to sell, do join us for this great opportunity! The booth is open to ACCC members and non-members alike and there is a nominal fee to secure registration for event. Please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org for information and to register. This event is outdoors and will follow all Minnesota state/event organizer COVID-19 guidelines current at time of the event, to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all in attendance.
A call for instructors!
Do you run a blog/vlog about the writing process? Have insights to share about the publishing world for those looking to get their works in print? Want to help fellow writers edit their works? The Literary Committee and the ACCC are looking for instructors for classes and workshops (virtual or in person) to share their knowledge and passion with others. If you are interested in running a class/workshop, please contact Amy at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Music News
Purple Reigns
The Arts Consortium will be showcasing local musical talent at the Purple Reigns event on June 17th.
CD Release Celebration
August 22nd from 5pm to 8pm at Fireman’s Park in Chaska we will be celebrating the release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. VII with a concert featuring music from the CD. The CD’s cover design was created by Carver County artist, Janet Brose. Stay tuned for more details about this event. A music concert series for the fall at the Chaska Community Center Theater is in the works with more details to come! Email your questions to music@artsofcarvercounty.org.
Education
We All Belong Workshop
Last month we completed the We All Belong Workshop series, funded by the State Arts Board of MN. Participants created artwork that will be part of an outdoor gallery display which will be installed along the driveway into the CCC starting at Engler Blvd.
Watercolor Class Anne Krocak will be offering an in-person watercolor class for those 18+. The joy of painting for all. Come share laughter and community while learning painting and drawing techniques. Each class will include supplies, new techniques, fun conversation and a time to celebrate and grow as an artist and art class community member.
Pre-registration is required. Minimum 8 / Max 10 Enrolled
Date: Mondays July 5 to July 26, 2021 Time: 6-8pm
Where: Chaska Community Center
Cost: $99 CCC Members, $129 Non Members
10% Discount for ACCC Members. Members can get the current CCC Discount code when they log into their ACCC Member Account. Please register for this event. Bring a friend!
Purple Reigns
“Painting the County purple” is underway. Invitations have been sent to our cities, schools, libraries and chambers of commerce. Carver County has fully and enthusiastically embraced this first-ever County-wide public art project. They have committed to lighting the Government Center with purple flood lights during the month of June. Please join us, personally, wear purple at your workplace, be creative; in your neighborhood, challenge participation, develop a contest. Take photos of every “purple” expression and share on social media using #purplereigns2021.
The purpose of this event is trifold:
To honor Prince. The ACCC is posthumously naming him Honorary Member, 2021.
To draw attention to the arts in Carver County & invite everyone to be an artist during the month of June.
County-wide individuals create “community” – a healing act as we emerge from COVID.
If you’d like to be on the Purple Reigns Committee, or participate in the event, please contact Barb Hone at purplereigns@artsofcarvercounty.org.
ArtStock: Art, Wine & Music Festival
Saturday, July 10, 10am-5pm and Sunday, July 11, 11am-5pm
ArtStock is a 2-day art & music festival with something for everyone! In addition to the artist booths and the picturesque, vineyard/orchard setting, live music fills the air both days enhancing this wonderful, summertime experience. The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomes all artists and festival-goers to the 2021 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites, representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, and more. Artists – please register to have a booth at ArtStock!
If you’d like to be on our Festivals Committee, please let us know! Contact Barb Hone, Festivals Committee Chairperson, festivals@artsofcarvercounty.org
ACCC Fundraising Concert Featuring World
Renowned Blue Grass Band Monroe Crossing
Please join us for the ACCC’s fundraising concert of the year, featuring the renowned bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing. The ACCC provides access to the arts. Enjoy an evening out with your friends listening to great music and drinking fine wine at sunset in the midst of the beautiful local vineyard. We hope you join us and we appreciate your continued support. Mark July 10th on your calendars now!
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. DEADLINE: Submit your entry by June 30, 2021.
Barn Quilt
The Art Tourism Committee has been working with the County on a barn quilt for the Baylor Regional Park barn in Norwood Young America. This newest barn quilt will join the ever growing open air art gallery of 45+ barn quilts across the County. It is projected to be installed this summer. Carver County artist, Suzanne Theisfeld has designed the quilt.
The Arts Consortium and Art Tourism Committee is inviting the public to participate in a naming contest to “name” this latest new barn quilt. The winner will be announced this summer at the barn quilt installation ceremony. Date and time to be announced.
Elements of the quilt include maple leaves to represent the seasons and maple syrup production. Other elements represent park activities such as cross country skiing, the beach on Eagle Lake and the heavily used camp grounds. The center image represents the popular Eagle Lake Observatory. The cow is a symbol to the park’s agricultural history as a past working farm. Join the fun and help name this unique barn quilt! Send your suggested name to arttourism@artsofcarvercounty.orgby June 15th, 2021. If you have questions, please contact Janet Fahey at 612-382-4512.
Arts Center Volunteers
We’d like to thank the volunteers who work in the ACCC Arts Center and allow us to keep our Gift Shop doors open Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and 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 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 Shopor 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.
We are saddened to announce the resignation of Barb Hone from the ACCC Board of Directors, most recently serving as Member at Large. Barb may be best known as the founder/organizer of ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival and the creator of the highly successful Purple Reigns event held last month. Over the years Barb has served on many committees and volunteered at the Arts Center. She always greets every ACCC project as an opportunity to engage with the community. Her smile and abundant amount of energy will be hard to replicate. The ACCC board and members are grateful for all Barb has contributed over the last 11 years. She has been a faithful advocate for the ACCC and we will miss her! Be sure to stop by the Barn Quilt booth at ArtStock to see her!
We All Belong Outdoor Photography Show
Our latest exhibit, 
Anne Krocak will be offering an in-person watercolor class for those 18+. The joy of painting for all. Come share laughter and community while learning painting and drawing techniques. Each class will include supplies, new techniques, fun conversation and a time to celebrate and grow as an artist and art class community member.
