The Watertown Area Fine Arts Committee invites all artists and the general public to join us in our 3rd annual Art and Wine Festival and photography contest that is happening November 6, 2021, from 2-5 pm inside the Watertown City Hall 309 Lewis Ave.
Local artists will have items for display and sale, Wine and beer available for purchase.
Artists of all media are welcome to join in to share their work.
LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
Watertown City Hall
309 Lewis Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
Artists can set up their tables/displays beginning at 11 AM on November 6. Those who need more time or accommodations can coordinate with the Fine Arts Committee
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ArtMatters Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 10 | October 2019
Current and Upcoming Events
Writers Read Art October 17 at 7pm Members’ Show Exhibit continues until November 1 Holiday Show Nov 6 to Dec 21 Holiday Show Artists’ Reception Nov 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wed-Fri 12-5pm; Sat 9am to 3pm
Check our online Calendar for more events and classes
Arts Center in October
Writers Read Art
You are invited to attend the event “Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7 pm in the Arts Center in Victoria. Local writers have been composing written responses to the art in the Members’ Show and during this evening will read one of their works of prose or poetry to the public. Our event will include not only the readings, but also a time for artists and writers and the public to socialize with each other and to discuss possible future collaborations between artists and writers. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting new undertaking by the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Direct your questions to Susan Coultrap-McQuin, literaryarts@artsofcarvercounty.org or call the Arts Center at 952-443-3200.
Call for Artists for the Holiday Gift Show
We INVITE ALL ARTISTS to enter the 2nd Annual ACCC Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center. We look forward to showcasing our extremely talented local artists. We are seeking a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts, CDs, books and more for purchase for the holidays. Submission deadline is Oct. 22, 2019. Show is Nov 6-Dec 21. Sell your art in Victoria! Visit our website for submission details.
Agriculture Photography Contest
The top three winners in each category will be awarded a blue, red or yellow ribbon with our appreciation at the Photography Workshop on Thursday, November 14th at the Arts Center. All are welcome to attend. This year’s Photo Contest theme is “Agriculture” and photographs can include any aspect of agriculture and rural life. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County, Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The application deadline is midnight November 5. Check our website for submission instructions.
Art Wander Studio Tour 2019
Thank you to all who did the Art Wander Studio Tour and visited with our local artists throughout Carver County. You can learn more about the artists on ArtWander.com. We look forward to showcasing more of their work at the Arts Center during the Holiday Gift Show and into the new year!
We Are Gearing Up For Holiday Shoppers!
Seeking additional Volunteers to work alongside our experienced Volunteers in anticipation of our increased shoppers during the holidays. The ACCC Arts Center is one of the ways we support local artists, by offering them a venue to sell their beautiful work. We rely 100% on Volunteers to run the Center. We are seeking Volunteers to fill shifts that are 2 or 3 hours on Wednesdays – Saturdays. NO RETAIL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will train you, it’s really quite simple to catch on and it’s so fun to talk with the customers as they browse the Center. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form.
QuickBooks Bookkeeping Volunteer
We are also seeking a Volunteer with QuickBooks experience to help us keep our finances in order. Indicate what you are interested in and your skills when you fill out the Volunteer Form, link above. Thanks!
Thank you for your support of the Arts Consortium of Carver County!
Join. Donate. Sponsor.
We rely on donations, sponsorships, memberships, grants, and contributions to support our initiatives and programs. We work to fulfill our mission of elevating the arts within our communities. We receive donations throughout the year from Members and Nonmembers. Sometimes we have a special donation drive when we have the opportunity to receive matching funds. We accept donations from individuals, families, charitable funds, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, schools, government agencies and nonprofits. You don’t need to be an artist to support the ARTS!
As a 501(c)3, the Arts Consortium of Carver County is a registered charitable organization. Your Donation should be 100% tax deductible. Please verify with your accountant. Thank you for your support! Donate Today. Join us by becoming a Member.
ACCC Member Directories
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.
ArtMatters Newsletter September 2019 | Volume 9 | Issue 9
Mark Your Calendar
Members’ Show Exhibit at Arts Center August 28 to November 1 New Song Collective September 6, 7-8:30pm in the “street” area of the ACCC Arts Center Members’ Show Artists’ Reception Thursday, September 12 6:30-8:30pm Art Wander Studio Tour throughout Carver County September 27, 28 & 29
Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Until 8pm on Classic Car nights, Wednesday, September 4 & 18, subject to volunteer availability
Check our online Calendar for more events and classes
Arts Center in September
We’re excited to celebrate the Art created by the Members of the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Bring your friends and family to meet the artists and find out the stories that inspired their work. All artwork in the show is available for purchase during the show as well as during the Artists’ Reception. Enjoy light appetizers, beverages, wine and music throughout the evening. Their work is amazing! We have highlighted each of the 20 Member Artists with their Artist’s Statement next to their work so you can learn more about them when you browse the gallery. Members’ Show Artists’ Reception Thursday, September 12th from 6:30-8:30pm
New Song Collective is a music event hosted by Ted Hajnasiewicz* and Steve Kelzer* where several songwriters perform their compositions and talk about the process. The event takes place at the ACCC Arts Center, in what is called “the street” area, directly outside the gallery. Limited to 30 guests. September 6th, 2019, 7 to 8:30pm
Participating Artists: Alex Tulp, Yvette Nelson, Tanecsha Jones, Tom Sedio and Stephen Smith*
Suggested $5 goodwill donation. Contact Steve Kelzer, music@artsofcarvercounty.org, 952-465-2384.
*ACCC Members
Art Wander Studio Tour
Wander by on September 27, 28 & 29, 2019. NEW in 2019, Free Art Wander Trolley Tours! Complimentary trolley tours to studios in outlying Waconia and Chanhassen, Chaska, and Carver will be available this year, courtesy of SW Transit Trolleys. No hassle of hunting for studios – Board a trolley and we’ll take you to a variety of studios on the Art Wander. Information on routes, parking and how to sign up will be available soon on ArtWander.com. Get your 2019 Studio Map and view the brochure on the Art Wander website or pick it up at the ACCC Arts Center. Gather your friends and do the tour!
Join, Donate or Sponsor
We rely on donations, sponsorships, memberships, grants, and contributions to support our initiatives and programs. We work to fulfill our mission of elevating the arts within our communities. We receive donations throughout the year from Members and Nonmembers. Sometimes we have a special donation drive when we have the opportunity to receive matching funds. We accept donations from individuals, families, charitable funds, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, schools, government agencies and nonprofits. You don’t need to be an artist to support the ARTS!
As a 501(c)3, the Arts Consortium of Carver County is a registered charitable organization. Your Donation should be 100% tax deductible. Please verify with your accountant. Thank you for your support! Donate Today. Join us by becoming a Member.
Literary News
The Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium announces a Literary Challenge for local writers. During the months of September and early October, you are invited to visit the Arts Center in Victoria (12-5 on W, Th, F or 9-5 on Sat) to choose a work of art in the Member Show that inspires you to write. Then, compose a piece of short prose (up to 2 pages double-spaced) or poetry inspired by that art (visual or literary) to read at our open reading entitled“Writers Read Art” on October 17 at 7pm. We will also invite the artists in the Member Show to join us, and we will plan a time for socializing with each other at the event. We hope you will join us in this Literary Challenge! If you have questions, please contact Susan Coultrap-McQuin.
Agriculture Photography Contest
NOW is the time to be snapping your photos!
This year’s Photo Contest theme is “Agriculture” and photographs can include any aspect of agriculture and rural life. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County, Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The application deadline is midnight November 5. Check our website for submission instructions. Shown is the 2018 Adult Resident Blue Ribbon winner Rebecca Willette.
No Retail Experience Necessary – Volunteer at the ACCC Arts Center 1-2 times a Month, or More!
The ACCC Arts Center is one of the ways we support local artists, by offering them a venue to sell their beautiful work. We rely 100% on Volunteers to run the Center. We are seeking Volunteers to fill shifts that are 2 or 3 hours on Wednesdays – Saturdays. NO RETAIL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will train you, it’s really quite simple to catch on and it’s so fun to talk with the customers as they browse the Center. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form.
We are also seeking a Volunteer with Quickbooks experience and we have openings on various committees. Indicate what you are interested in and your skills when you fill out the Volunteer Form, link above. Thanks!
Thank you for your support of the Arts Consortium of Carver County!
A Look Ahead…
Holiday Gift Show. We are working out the final details for our Holiday Gift Show at the ACCC Arts Center. If you’d like to Volunteer to help coordinate the artwork intake for this show or ongoing retail sales in the Gift Shop, please complete the Volunteer Form on our website. The Holiday Gift Show starts November 6 and runs through December. It will feature unique visual art, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, CDs by area musicians, books by local authors, and more!
ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival. Be a part of the planning for our signature festival held at Parley Lake Winery every July. Next year will be our 10th year for ArtStock! If you have ideas to share and want to be a part of this well coordinated, successful regional event, please fill out our Volunteer Form and check the “ArtStock” box. We will match your talent with tasks on our “to-do” list.
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.
Culture & Community Exhibit at Arts Center now through June 7 George Crockett, Featured Artist at Arts Center through end of June CD Release Concert at Chaska City Square Park, 6:30 pm, June 7 Nature: Water & Waves Exhibit at Arts Center June 12 to August 23 – Reception, 6:30-8:30 pm on June 20 ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival at Parley Lake Winery July 13 & 14 Victoria Fine Art Fair in downtown Victoria on August 3 Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wednesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Until 8pm on Classic Car nights, Wednesday June 12 and 26!
Check our online Calendar for more events and classes
Arts Center in June
Our next exhibit Nature: Water and Waves welcomes entries until midnight June 3. All media are welcome. The show will open on June 12 and run through August 23. You can meet the artists at an Artist’s Reception on June 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm. To enter, go to our Call for Artists post on our website for details.
Our Featured Artist this month is George Crockett, whose landscapes, done in pastels, reflect the beauty of our upper Midwest region. You may be familiar with his work, but these pictures are quite special. Do come see them.
Our hours in June will be extended until 8pm on Discover Victoria Classic Car Nights, so drop in to see what is new in the retail shop and to view the art on the wall. Remember, all the art for sale in the shop is by Carver County artists. We hope you will support their work.
Volume V of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County CD
Please join us on June 7 at 6:30pm in the Chaska City Square Park to celebrate the release of Volume V of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County CD. Performers will include Bob Mueller, Holly Holldorson, Tara B, Ted Hajnasiewicz, Tom Bright, Tanecsha Jones, Yvette Nelson, and the Blue Skies Band. Proceeds from the CD sales will be used for promotional activities by ACCC to further the music scene in Carver County. The Arts Consortium of Carver County thanks the songwriters and musicians in this collection who have generously donated their songs for inclusion on this project, and we extend a special thank you to Steve Kelzer, the producer of the CD, for all of his hard work over the past five years!
Summer Festivals
Planning is well underway for ArtStock Art, Wine & Music Festival at Parley Lake Winery to be held on July 13 & 14. This is always a popular event with opportunities to purchase great art and to enjoy fine wine, food and music. We are excited to announce a new theme this year in honor of the Woodstock 50th anniversary: a 60s theme asking artists and guests to dress the groovy part. The deadline for booth applications is midnight July 1 on zapplication. See our website for details.
Planning is also underway for our 3rd annual Victoria Fine Art Fair on August 3rd! This year we have a French Flair complete with French wine, food and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. Our French-themed Art Fair will be held in conjunction with the German Volksfest in Victoria, bringing us together like the Rhine River! Enjoy music, sample fine French wines, French food and pastries, and explore the fine art for sale in the lovely lakeside setting in Victoria. Nearby cafes and restaurants will be open as well as specialty food trucks. Guests will walk along the park overlooking scenic Stieger Lake and shop for the most unique treasures, gifts and displays of fine art. The deadline for booth applications is midnight July 15 on zapplication. See our website for details.
Photography Contest
Summer will be a good time to work on your entries for the ACCC Photo Contest 2019. This is the ACCC’s 5th annual photo contest. This year’s theme is “Agriculture” and photographs can include any aspect of agriculture and rural life. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5-8th grade, 9-12th grade, Adult (18+ years of age) resident of Carver County, Adult (18+ years of age) non-resident of Carver County. The application deadline is midnight November 5. Check our website for more details.
Shown is the 2018 Adult Resident Blue Ribbon winner Rebecca Willette.
Barn Quilts and ACCC at Springfest Artisan Fair
The 1st Annual Springfest Artisan Fair, hosted by the NYA Area Chamber of Commerce and the NYA Economic Development Commission, was held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Norwood Young America. Despite the rainy weather, this event united local painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, craft brewers, farmers, musicians, and others together in a small-town setting to display their talents and wares. Vendors were able to be inside! We had great participation, and it brought much awareness to the arts, along with the history of Historic Downtown Norwood. Barn Quilts of Carver County was nestled between the Quilting Grounds- Quilt Shop and a Quilt Show hosted within the Norwood Young America Library. We had record traffic and great interest in our Barn Quilt Tours, books and souvenirs, along with showcasing the Arts Consortium of Carver County information.
The Barn Quilts tour season officially started with a large group from Zumbrota Community Education visiting Carver County on May 22nd. Another tour group will be arriving on June 6th and will be visiting the Arts Center to see the latest Culture & Community exhibit.
Could You Volunteer 2-3 Hours of Your Time?
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 will be asked to work on your own. You can always choose to work with others. It is fun and supports the arts in our county. Shifts are 2 or 3 hours. If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Form.
ArtStock: Art, Wine & Music (July 13-14) would like volunteers to help at this Parley Lake Winery event in the ACCC booth for 2-hour shifts or help with setup. If you are interested, please fill out the form on theArtStock page to indicate your availability. Event coordinator, Sue Thompson Steenhoven, will contact you to confirm and provide details.
Victoria Fine Art Fair (Aug 3) also needs volunteers for 2- or 3-hour shifts to help setup or work in the ACCC booth. If you are interested, please fill out the form on the Victoria Fine Art Fair page to indicate your availability. Event coordinator, Sue Thompson Steenhoven, will contact you to confirm and provide details.
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.
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!
Arts Center Hours
Wednesday – Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm Open Until 8pm
on Discover Victoria Classic Car Nights
Wednesday, June 12 & 26
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ArtMatters Newsletter November 2018 Volume 8 Issue 10
Mark Your Calendar
November 5: Photo Contest Photos due November 15: Photo Contest winners announced, 6-7pm, Victoria Burrow, Victoria November 15: Grand Opening of the Holiday Gift Show, 6:30-8:30 pm, Arts Center December 13: Writers Read the Holidays, 6:30-8:30pm, Arts Center December 15: Clark Machtemes, Traveled Ground and Jen Bostic in ACCC concert, Charlson Meadows
ACCC Arts Center Activities
Grand Opening of the Holiday Gift Show is scheduled for November 15 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Arts Center. Thirty-one artists are participating in the Holiday Gift Show which will have specialty items for sale for the holidays, including ceramics, drawings, paintings, wood, jewelry, cast cement, felting, and glass as well as Barn Quilt books, other books by eight local authors, and Carver County musicians’ CDs. Contact: Deb Barce, Holiday Gift Show Coordinator
On October 25 the Arts Center hosted the first Writers Read, an open mic event in the Arts Center from 6:30-8:00. Local writers read poetry and short prose to an audience of twenty. Light refreshments were served. On December 13, the Arts Center will host Writers Read the Holidays with an open mic for reading poetry and short prose with a holiday theme. Please join us with your own written contributions or to listen to the writers. Watch for more details soon. Contact: Jim Kane, Literary Liaison, or Susan Coultrap-McQuin
Beginning November 15, open hours in the Arts Center will be extended to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays and longer for special events in downtown Victoria. We will be closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday but hope you will stop by the Arts Center on Small Business Saturday when we will be open all day. Happy Thanksgiving!
In the Arts Center, the Members’ Show is receiving rave reviews. Be sure to stop by to see it before it comes down on November 9 for set-up of the Holiday Gift Show. Contact: Mary Strothers, Visual Arts Liaison and Gallery Coordinator
Photography Contest Deadline Nov 5 by midnight
It is the ACCC’s 4th annual photo contest. This year’s theme is “movement”, think motion, action, what moves? Our judge & presenter is Carver County photographer, Dr. Joe Kandiko. Photo contest entries are due November 5. Submit your entries in categories by grade or adult 18+. Submission instructions are on our website, view here. Winners will be announced on November 15 at the Victoria Burrow in its meeting room from 6-7pm. Winners and attendees will have an opportunity to enter another contest coordinated by the Victoria Burrow with prizes! Attendees will receive submission instructions the night of the event.
Attendees and winners can join the Grand Opening of the Holiday Gift Show at the Arts Center after the conclusion of the event. Contact: Barb Hone, Festivals Liaison
Music Arts
The Arts Consortium participated in the Freebella music festival in Victoria on September 22nd and hopes to participate again next year. Steve Kelzer is continuing to work on the Christmas CD and has been contacting musicians to play at the Arts Center. If you are interested, please contact him. Contact: Steve Kelzer, Music Liaison
House Concert December 15
Save the Date! Saturday, December 15, the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) will be sponsoring a House Concert featuring Clark Machtemes (pictured), his band Traveled Ground and protégé, Jenn Bostic. Last year, Jenn won the BCMA (British Country Music Association) award – International Touring Artist. This year she’s been nominated for both International Song of the Year and International Album of the Year.
The ACCC is taking this opportunity to introduce these outstanding songwriter-musicians to the metro-wide music market. This celebration is being sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County and hosted by Charlson Meadows, a private Foundation in Victoria, MN, in their grand, brand new Nancy Nelson Lake House. Early November, tickets will go on sale for $35 per person on the ACCC website. Ticket sales will be limited. Watch our site for more details, including address and time.
Learn more about Carver County’s Jenn Bostic, international award winner on our Honorary Members page. Read about Traveled Ground among our Artist Profiles.
Literary Arts
Several ACCC member writers joined other local writers on Tuesday, Oct. 2 for a live read at the Chaska Library facilitated by Angela Hunt. They also have been active in the Arts Center with a reading on Oct. 25 and some will be selling their work during the Holiday Gift Show. Contact: Jim Kane, Literary Liaison
Barn Quilts/Art Tourism
The tour season is wrapping up for the 2018 season. We had thirty-five tours this season along with several speaking engagements! Guests from around the state visited Carver County to experience our culture, communities and countryside. The Arts Center marketing material was provided in our tour gifts bags, bringing continued exposure to the ACCC and our new Center. Contact: Janet Fahey, Barn Quilts/Tourism Liaison
Call For Volunteers
Want to get involved in a wonderful organization? There are many ways to do so! Just fill out a Volunteer Sign-up Form.
Arts Center Volunteers: Would you like to become involved in ACCC by volunteering a few hours a month in the Arts Center? We will provide training and support for your time in the Arts Center.
Volunteer Finance Advisor: Do you have public finance experience, familiarity with federal and state non-profit regulations and a few hours to contribute every quarter? We are looking for someone to consult with us on a volunteer basis to help ensure that as we grow our financial practices continue to be aligned with nonprofit regulations and requirements.
Festivals Liaison Trainee: As trainee over the next year, you would, with the help of the current Festivals liaison, Barb Hone, learn to manage one or both of our festivals: ArtStock: Art.Wine.Music Festival, July 13 -14, 2019 and Victoria Fine Art Fair, August 10, 2019. This position requires advanced computer skills to interface with ZAPPlication, software that manages artist application process, jurying, and communication for 2 festivals. This is not time consuming but requires attention from November – August. The festivals will involve working with a committee of volunteers and overseeing successful activities of the special events. Position requires membership in the Arts Consortium. Contact: Barb Hone, Festivals Liaison
Festival Committee Members: These volunteers report to the Festival Liaison and are responsible for the following tasks the week of the festivals: Distributing promotional materials (postcard & signs), placing signage along the roads, coordinating and assisting with artist setup, and manning the Arts Consortium booth. Time commitment required: Attending an orientation meeting in the spring, 2019, and active support the week of the festivals. Committee members must be members in the Arts Consortium. Contact: Barb Hone, Festivals Liaison
Join or Renew Your Membership
We are a growing organization. If you have not renewed your membership for this year, or have yet to join, please do so soon. Our membership has risen to over 200 Artists, Arts Supporters, Businesses and Organization Members as of the beginning of November, with renewals still coming in. We also have 951 email subscribers and 538 Facebook followers. Membership Information.
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Seeking additional Volunteers to work alongside our experienced Volunteers in anticipation of our increased shoppers during the holidays. The ACCC Arts Center is one of the ways we support local artists, by offering them a venue to sell their beautiful work. We rely 100% on Volunteers to run the Center. We are seeking Volunteers to fill shifts that are 2 or 3 hours on Wednesdays – Saturdays. NO RETAIL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will train you, it’s really quite simple to catch on and it’s so fun to talk with the customers as they browse the Center. If you are interested, please fill out the 
NOW is the time to be snapping your photos!
The ACCC Arts Center is one of the ways we support local artists, by offering them a venue to sell their beautiful work. We rely 100% on Volunteers to run the Center. We are seeking Volunteers to fill shifts that are 2 or 3 hours on Wednesdays – Saturdays. NO RETAIL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will train you, it’s really quite simple to catch on and it’s so fun to talk with the customers as they browse the Center. If you are interested, please fill out the 
Volume V of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County CD
The 1st Annual Springfest Artisan Fair, hosted by the NYA Area Chamber of Commerce and the NYA Economic Development Commission, was held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Norwood Young America. Despite the rainy weather, this event united local painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, craft brewers, farmers, musicians, and others together in a small-town setting to display their talents and wares. Vendors were able to be inside! We had great participation, and it brought much awareness to the arts, along with the history of Historic Downtown Norwood. Barn Quilts of Carver County was nestled between the Quilting Grounds- Quilt Shop and a Quilt Show hosted within the Norwood Young America Library. We had record traffic and great interest in our Barn Quilt Tours, books and souvenirs, along with showcasing the Arts Consortium of Carver County information.
