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Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol. VIII – Call for Artists
Invitation for Songwriters and Musicians who are currently living or have lived in Carver County to submit original music to be featured on a music compilation.
LOCATION/VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a CD compilation that will also be available on Bandcamp. This is a one-time use of your music and the proceeds will be used to further the music scene in Carver County through the Arts Consortium.
There will be a CD release concert on August 28th
MAX/MIN NUMBER OF ATTENDEES/TICKETS
25
DATE
Accepting contributions from January to the end of May of 2022
TIME
n/a
FEE
free
DEADLINE
(Exhibit Entry Deadlines should be 2 weeks PRIOR to the Exhibit Opening Date)
January thru the end of May 2022
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As we look forward to 2022, we look forward with anticipation and optimism. I am so excited for the future of the Arts Consortium of Carver County! This past year our community of artists has done some really amazing things; from exhibits, concerts, literary events, festivals, and much more. We have had the opportunity to foster meaningful art in our community and help support local artists.
This past year the store saw record-breaking sales, putting us over 42% higher than last year’s numbers. This meant that we were able to financially support our artists greater than we ever have. This is in a big part thanks to the volunteers who helped support and sustain the ACCC gift shop. If you helped us by fulfilling shifts in the gift shop this year, we are so grateful and thankful for you! As an organization, we project higher sales next year and will continue to pursue successful strategies to foster growth and attain our goals.
2021 has not been without its challenges, and in spite of COVID-19 and many non-profits being forced to shut down, we hold steadfast in our mission and will continue to serve the arts in Carver County. “The Arts Consortium of Carver County strengthens our community through the arts – and cultivates the arts through the community.” Thank you all for helping support the ACCC through these turbulent times and for your continued contributions!
A few highlights from this past year include signing a three-year lease for our gift shop at the Chaska Community Center, bringing on a new Executive Director, creating an educational partnership with the Integrated Arts Academy, appointing Amy Stocking as our new accountant, hiring Scott Werner as our new website manager, and welcoming many new members to our board. This year we have focused on strengthening our leadership and diversifying our Board of Directors, including Katie Trent accepting the nomination to serve as Board Treasurer, Hannah Johnson accepting the nomination to serve as Board Secretary, Nicole John and Abigail Davisson running our new social media initiative, and Cindy Anderson serving as our interim president.
We have some wonderful things in store for you this year including a whole line-up of concerts, literary events, classes, and gallery exhibits. Please make sure to follow us on our website and social media to keep up to date with upcoming events. The best way you can support the Arts Consortium moving into next year would be to renew your memberships, submit art for the exhibits, and to show up to these spectacular events that we have planned for you!
I want to specifically thank Katie Trent for making these wonderful newsletters! She does a fabulous job on these every month and she volunteers a lot of time to be able to keep us all updated. If you see her, please make sure to thank her!
Finally, I want to thank the Arts Consortium for hiring me as the Executive Director this year. Thank you for the support from the Board of Directors, members, volunteers, and Cindy Anderson. I sincerely look forward to 2022, and I hope to continue to make meaningful changes to better serve the organization for years to come.
Zachary Hedner
Executive Director
Visual Art News
4th Annual
The Gallery Show we have prepared to open the New Year is Call & Response, scheduled for Jan. 5 – Feb. 4., 2022. We are looking forward to seeing paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, photography, and other art forms created in response to or inspired by a poem, song, lyrics, speech, or any other form of art. We look forward to seeing how the works of other artists impact and inspire our local artists.
Want to include your art in this exhibit? Submissions are due by January 2nd, 2022.
We invite everyone to attend our Artists’ Reception to meet the visual artists, writers’ and musician members and converse with them and each other, and learn more about the genesis of the presented works. Enjoy live music, wine, and light appetizers served throughout the evening. Invite your friends and neighbors to join in the fun of the evening.
Show Dates: January 5 – February 4, 2022, Artists’ Reception: Thursday, Jan. 20th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Arts Center.
Youth Art Show: Feb. 9 – Mar. 2, 2022
Reception: Feb. 17, 2022
Whispers to the Past: Mar. 9 – Mar. 30, 2022
Reception: Mar. 16, 2022
The City of Chaska Martin Luther King celebration will be held on January 17th at 8:00 am at the Fireman’s Park Event Center and will be featuring Art’s Consortium artists Tanecsha Jones and Steve Kelzer.
New Song Collective
The next New Song Collective will be held:
February 9, 2022. Details to follow.
We encourage you to take advantage of this small venue event to get an up-close concert of some of the latest work created by our talented local songwriters and musicians.
Literary News
Inspired by Winter: An evening of music and literature An Evening of Music & Literature
You are cordially invited to attend “Inspired by Winter: An Evening of Music and Literature” sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County on January 27 at 7 pm in the Chaska Community Center Theater. Warm yourself with the music of songwriters and composers. Dream along as you listen to poems and stories inspired by winter’s starry nights, memories of loved ones, and other themes of the season. Mark your calendars now for a unique evening with musicians and writers. It is free and open to the public. Donations suggested: $5. If you have questions about the event, please contact ACCC (952-443-3200).
Last Call
Last Call for Writers and Musicians to join the Jan. 27 event at the Chaska Community Center, “Inspired by Winter: An Evening of Music and Literature
To participate, please choose one of the following prompts and create a literary piece (prose or poetry) or musical composition (instrumental or lyrical) on that theme: Starry Nights, or Winter Sundays, or Home Blue, or Missing You. Your piece should be no longer than five minutes. In order to arrange the order of the program ahead of time, please notify us of your wish to participate no later than January 20. In your email, please include the title of your piece and the prompt to which you responded. Writers should notify Susan Coultrap-McQuin, literary@artsofcarvercounty.org and musicians should notify Steve Kelzer, music@artsofcarvercounty.org
Finally, please arrive at the event by 6:30 pmon January 27, so that we can explain the order of the program and how we will transition between the musical compositions and the literary pieces before the program begins at 7 pm. We hope you will join us in this unique collaboration.
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 office/Gift Shop at 952-443-3200.
Artist Spotlight – Ann Aas
Volunteer of the Year – Elizabeth Brommelsiek
Elizabeth Brommelsiek goes above and beyond when it comes to volunteering for the Arts Consortium! We are so excited to give her recognition as our Volunteer of the Year! We are so thankful for Elizabeth’s time, positive attitude, and willingness to help out in any way that she can. We get at least one note a week from customers who rave about the quality of service that Elizabeth has provided them. On behalf of the Arts Consortium of Carver County thank you, Elizabeth for your service, support, and artwork!
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 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 have more new and enthusiastic blood joining our group! The Arts Consortium of Carver County is pleased to welcome our newest Board Member, Nicole John.
Nicole is an artist with a passion to share the use of art as an outlet for expression and therapeutic healing. Through Nicole’s business, “Let Go. Create.”, she focuses on teaching the larger community the benefit of unleashing the artist that is within all of us. Nicole joined the ACCC during the Holiday Show of 2020. She has served on various community boards over the years and is excited to use her knowledge and experience to continue the growth and support of the ACCC community.
The ACCC welcomes Nicole to our Board!
Visual Art News
4th Annual Holiday Gift Show, Nov 3 – Dec 29, Shop Local
Our Holiday Gift Show continues through December and we invite you all to come and shop original and LOCAL! No supply chain issues here!
We are showcasing the works of art made by our talented local MN artists and have transformed the shop into a Holiday Market ready to inspire! We have a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts ready for the holidays. On December 9-12th, we will expand our hours and the artistic offerings and add live music on Thursday with the New Song Collective at 7 pm – see details in the Music Genre section of the newsletter! On Saturday we’ll offer kid’s art projects, Santa visits during the day, and a Holiday Music Concert in the evening.
Hope to see you there!
Current Gallery Show
Our very popular Members’ Show opened on Sept. 22 and will continue through December. We celebrate our local artists and their amazing talents in all areas of art. Carver County is home to a great number of creative and inspiring photographers, painters, writers, poets, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and glass artists… it’s hard to name them all. Come and appreciate their work throughout the fall and winter holidays.
Show Dates: September 22nd – December 29th, 2021
Music News New Song Collective
Come join your hosts Ted Hajnasiewicz and Steve Kelzer for an evening exploring original music performed by singers/songwriters from the area. There will be an insight into songwriting and stories about the process. A suggested donation of $5 includes beverages and snacks. No registration is needed.
Date: Thursday, December 9th
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Chaska Community Center Theater
On December 11th The Brueske’s will be doing a Christmas Music Show from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chaska Community Center Theater. This brother/sister duo brings a nostalgic Christmas show with great songs and carols. They combine beautiful, tight harmonies, lush piano, and upright bass solos with stories of Christmas past to make every performance a memorable event. Join them live
FEE
$7 Advanced registration until 12/10
$10 at the door
An Evening of Music & Literature
Do you like to try new things? Would you like to be part of an evening of music and literature in a program that features both of those arts? To participate, choose one of the following themes and create a literary piece (prose or poetry) on that theme: 1) Starry Nights, 2) Winter Sundays, 3) Home Blue, or 4) Missing You.
We’ll present those works on January 27, 2022, in the theater at the Chaska Community Center, along with music composed by musicians on the same themes. The event is called “Inspired by Winter– An Evening of Music and Literature. The program will be created that evening so that works on the same theme will be grouped together, alternating musical works with literary ones. Writers and performers will present just one piece each of no more than five minutes. You do not have to be a member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County to participate. We welcome all writers and musicians who wish to participate. We are looking forward to this evening of pieces by local artists. Mark your calendars and start writing and creating! We hope you will join us and invite your friends!
Writers and performers will present one composition or literary work, no longer than five minutes. The event will be open to the public. To arrange the order of the program for that evening, we ask musicians to notify Steve Kelzer music@artsofcarvercounty.org and writers to notify Susan Coultrap-McQuin literary@artsofcarvercounty.org of your plan to participate, the title of your piece, and which prompt you choseno later than January 20.
Please arrive at the event by 6:30 pmon January 27, so that we can explain to you the order of the program and your place in it. Any additional questions? Please contact Steve Kelzer or Susan Coultrap-McQuin. We are looking forward to this evening of music and literature. We hope you will join us!
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 office/Gift Shop at 952-443-3200.
Artist Spotlight – Katie Trent
Katie Trent has no formal art training, but has been working with glass for over 20 years and relies on the artistic genes passed down by her Architect dad and Fine Arts Major mom. She notes that all of her siblings create art in one form or another – from woodworking to textiles to graphic design. Katie started creating stained glass windows after taking a couple of community education classes that taught the basic techniques of creating a copper foil or Tiffany-style piece. Always the ambitious one, the second window she ever made was a full-sized 2’x4’ window insert for her parents! During these last 2 decades, Katie has learned more about creating glass art and has expanded into glass mosaics and recently, glass fusing. She continues to learn and work on new techniques inspired by her own imagination and others. Katie’s greatest fulfillment as an artist is creating a custom stained glass piece. She states “There is no better feeling than taking someone’s vision for what they want and turning it into a work of art that will be enjoyed for years to come.” Katie continues to teach classes at Glass Endeavors in Minneapolis, in her home, and at the Chaska Community Center/ACCC collaboration. You can find her on Facebook: Trent Art Glass. She also has a website that shows galleries of her work: www.trentartglass.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 open 7 days a week for the next month.
Sunday: 12-4
Monday – Friday: 11-6
Saturday: 9-4
We will have special events and extended hours from December 9-12.
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 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.
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The Arts Consortium of Carver County is pleased to welcome our newest Board Members, Hannah Johnson and Abigail Davisson.
Hannah is currently the President of the Board for the Chaska Valley Family Theater and has also served that organization as the Executive Director. Hannah brings a proven ability to help build consensus and involve all team members in an effort to achieve goals. She is a leader in the Arts field, with a focus on inclusion, welcoming everyone to enjoy, participate and interact with the theater. She is committed to the goal of expanding arts access in Carver County and looks forward to building collaboration between CVFT and the ACCC.
Abigail is an artist, primarily with oil painting. She is a Job Coach for the Eastern Carver County School District. Abigail joined the Arts Consortium of Carver County this summer when she discovered it through ArtStock Art, Wine & Music. She started volunteering for the ACCC and shortly thereafter was recruited to join the board because of her energy and enthusiasm about the arts and the ACCC. She is interested in helping bring artists together and making art accessible to the community. Some of her work is currently on display in the Member Show at the ACCC Gallery.
The ACCC welcomes Hannah & Abigail to our Board!
Visual Art News
4th Annual Holiday Gift Show, Nov 3 – Dec 29, Shop Local
Make Plans Now to come to shop for this year’s Holiday Show and Markets!
Please Join Us at the ACCC Gift Shop in the Chaska Community Center (CCC) for the 4th Annual Holiday Gift Show. We look forward to showcasing the works of art made by our talented local MN artists and transforming the shop into a Holiday Market ready to inspire! We have a wide selection of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts ready for sale for the holidays. We will have a different look this year due to CCC scheduling but we will be having special showcase holiday market weekends on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 26-28th with Small Business Saturday and Kid’s art projects. Then on the 9-12th of December with live music on Thursday with the New Song Collective, Friday TBD, Saturday Kids art projects, Santa visits during the day, and a Holiday Music Concert in the evening. Each of these weekends we will have extended shopping with longer Holiday Market show hours and through Sundays.
We invite you to attend the Artists’ Reception on November 18th, 6:30-8:30 pm with live music, appetizers, and libations.
Happy Holidays to You!
Current Gallery Show
Our very popular Members’ Show opened on Sept. 22 and will continue through December. We celebrate our local artists and their amazing talents in all areas of art. Carver County is home to a great number of creative and inspiring photographers, painters, writers, poets, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and glass artists… it’s hard to name them all. Come and appreciate their work throughout the fall and winter holidays.
Show Dates: September 22nd – December 29th, 2021
Education – Fall Classes
Register now for NEW Adult and Youth art classes offered in collaboration with the Chaska Community Center and the Arts Consortium!
Classes include:
Step-by-Step Watercolor – Trumpet Lilies and Pumpkins – Nov 2
Mandala Drawing Series for Adults – Nov 2-23
Step-by-Step Watercolor – Poppies and Cone Flowers – Nov 9
Needled Felted Gnome – Nov 16
Paint Pour Fused Glass Art – Dec 2
Fused Glass Hearts for youth and adults – Dec 11
ACCC members get 10% off all class fees. Log into your ACCC Account to get the Discount Code before you Register (code changes monthly).
Many of our classes can accommodate people with special needs. Come meet new friends while learning new ways to express yourself!
Come join your hosts Ted Hajnasiewicz and Steve Kelzer for an evening exploring original music performed by singers/songwriters from the area. There will be an insight into songwriting and stories about the process. A suggested donation of $5 includes beverages and snacks. No registration is needed.
Date: Thursday, December 9th
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Chaska Community Center Theater
Christmas Music Show
On December 11th The Brueske’s will be doing a Christmas Music Show from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chaska Community Center Theater. This brother/sister duo brings a nostalgic Christmas show with great songs and carols. They combine beautiful, tight harmonies, lush piano, and upright bass solos with stories of Christmas past to make every performance a memorable event. Join them live! FEE
$7 Advanced registration until 12/10
$10 at the door
Literary News Writer’s Appreciation Reception – November 6
Did you know that authors/writers have our own holiday? November 1st is National Author’s Day, as well as the start of National Novel Writing Month! To celebrate writers of all kinds the ACCC Literary Committee is hosting a reception to acknowledge our creative talents. Mark your calendars again for Saturday, November 6, 2021, more details will follow.
Calling for Musicians and Writers
An Evening of Music & Literature
Do you like to try new things? Would you like to be part of an evening of music and literature in a program that features both of those arts? To participate, choose one of the following themes and create a literary piece (prose or poetry) on that theme: 1) Starry Nights, 2) Winter Sundays, 3) Home Blue, or 4) Missing You.
We’ll present those works on January 27, 2022, in the theater at the Chaska Community Center, along with music composed by musicians on the same themes. The event is called “Inspired by Winter– An Evening of Music and Literature. The program will be created that evening so that works on the same theme will be grouped together, alternating musical works with literary ones. Writers and performers will present just one piece each of no more than five minutes. You do not have to be a member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County to participate. We welcome all writers who wish to participate. We are looking forward to this evening of pieces by musicians and writers. Mark your calendars and start writing! We hope you will join us and invite your friends!
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 office/Gift Shop at 952-443-3200.
Artist Spotlight – Abigail Davisson
Abigail Blythe Davisson has a BFA in Photography from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Since her graduation, she has worked in the education field with a focus on teens. While living and teaching in Seoul, South Korea for four years, she had access to a darkroom and continued to express her creativity through photography. When Abigail returned to Minnesota in 2013, there wasn’t the access to a darkroom and she very quickly realized she needed a different artistic outlet. She started to explore oil painting and now Abigail spends the majority of her time painting in her studio when she’s not working and job coaching. She has been exploring color and form, mostly through abstract animals and insects.
Here are examples of her work:
Arts Center 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! Look for details about our extended hours on Thanksgiving weekend and December 9-12.
Our Gift Shop doors are 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 theVolunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer.
Consider becoming a volunteer and working with our other artists and volunteers!
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.
Our Gift Shop doors are 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 theVolunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer.
Consider becoming a volunteer and working with our other artists and volunteers!
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.
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is proud to announce that we have hired our new Executive Director, Zachary Hedner. Zach brings incredible energy to the ACCC and has connections and attributes that will help our organization continue to move forward to celebrate and expand the arts in Carver County. We welcome him to our arts community and look forward to working with him!
Zachary is a graduate of The University of Northwestern, where he received a Bachelors’s in Theater. He graduated with a degree in theater from The University of Northwestern (2021). He has performed roles at theaters such as Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Lyric Arts, Gilbert, and Sullivan Light Opera Company, Chaska Valley Family Theatre, 4 Community Theatre, UNW Theatre, and Northwestern Opera. Notable achievements include an Irene Ryan Nomination for performance as Pyotr Nikolayevich Sorin in The Seagull (KCACTF, 2019), selection to compete in the SDC Directing Initiative (KCACTF, 2019), finalist in the Musical Theatre Intensive (KCACTF, 2021), as well as being accepted into MN Opera Artist+ Program (2017). Zachary also serves on the Board of Directors for 4 Community Theatre and Chaska Valley Family Theatre. In addition, Zachary also tours as the Assistant Production Manager with the show Triple Espresso and does film and commercial work with Moore Creative Casting. Welcome, Zach!!
Message from Zach:
“The ACCC does amazing things for local artists and for the community. I am so excited for the opportunity to work for this wonderful organization! I am an actor, singer, director, and theatre producer with a passion for arts programming. The arts have influenced my life in so many ways and I am proud to be in a position to expand arts programming and bring more opportunities to the residents of Carver County and beyond.”
Education
Fall Classes
Register now for NEW Adult and Youth art classes offered in collaboration with the Chaska Community Center and the Arts Consortium!
Classes include:
Mandala Drawing Series for Teens – Oct 6-27
Memory Tiles – Share Your Story – Oct 12-26
Art Explosion – Sensory Art Class – Oct 28-Nov 18
Step-by-Step Watercolor – Trumpet Lilies and Pumpkins – Nov 2
Mandala Drawing Series for Adults – Nov 2-23
Step-by-Step Watercolor – Poppies and Cone Flowers – Nov 9
Needled Felted Gnome – Nov 16
Paint Pour Fused Glass Art – Dec 2
Fused Glass Hearts for youth and adults – Dec 11
ACCC members get 10% off all class fees. Log into your ACCC Account to get the Discount Code before you Register (code changes monthly).
Many of our classes can accommodate people with special needs. Come meet new friends while learning new ways to express yourself!
We will be having The New Song Collective on October 7th and December 9th at the Chaska Community Center Theater. This is a gathering of Songwriters and Musicians performing original music. Plan to join us for some amazing local talent and check out the Gift Shop while you are here. The event starts at 7:00 pm with a suggested $5 donation. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The October 7th event coincides with the Artist’s Reception for the Members’ Show in our gallery, so you will enjoy a double dose of both visual and musical art!
Christmas Music Show
On December 11th The Brueske’s will be doing a Christmas Music Show from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Chaska Community Center Theater. Watch our website for more details as the date gets closer.
Visual Art News
Our very popular Members’ Show opens on Sept. 22 and will continue through December. We celebrate our local artists and their amazing talents in all areas of art. Carver County is home to a great number of creative and inspiring photographers, painters, writers, poets, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and glass artists… it’s hard to name them all. Come and appreciate their work throughout the fall and winter holidays.
Show Dates: September 22nd – December 29th, 2021
Artist’s Reception: Thursday, October 7th, 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 Bad Moon Rising – October 12
Bad Moon Rising Open Reading
Get your Halloween vibe going at an event for prose and poetry writers offering readings centered around spooky stories, paranormal experiences, and those just-plain-weird happenings. Readings are limited to 5 minutes per author – but don’t leave us hanging on the edge of our seats, please! No pre-registration is needed. Sign up at the event to read. The public and spirit world are invited!
Details: October 12th, 7:00-8:30 pm at the Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska
Writer’s Appreciation Reception – November 2
Did you know that authors/writers have our own holiday? November 1st is National Author’s Day, as well as the start of National Novel Writing Month! To celebrate writers of all kinds the ACCC Literary Committee is hosting a reception to acknowledge our creative talents. Mark your calendars again for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, more details will follow.
Calling for Musicians and Writers
Get your creative hat on and get ready for a new and unique event planned for January. The Literary Committee and Music Committee of ACCC invite you to be part of an evening of music and literature that will warm your heart through themes of Starry Nights, Winter Sundays, Home Blue, or Missing You. If you would like to read or perform, choose one of those themes for yourself and create a musical piece or a literary work to be presented on January 27, 2022, at the Chaska Community Center. The music or literary work does not have to include the words of the theme, just the sentiment or idea of it. Music can be an instrumental or a song. Writers and musicians will perform only one piece and should limit their piece to no more than 5 minutes. If you have questions about the event, please contact Steve Kelzer at music at artsofcarvercounty.org or Susan Coultrap-McQuin at literary@artsofcarvercounty.org. We are looking forward to this evening of collaboration between musicians and writers. We hope you will join us!
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 office/Gift Shop at 952-443-3200.
Artist Spotlight – Ted Hajnasiewicz
Driven to write the perfect song, Minneapolis-born singer/songwriter Ted Hajnasiewicz (Hi-Nah-SHEV-Its) performs with a magnetizing honesty and reflective tone that speaks to the very essence of the human spirit. Constantly writing songs, Ted has released three full-length albums, two EPs, and several singles in the last three years. His fourth full-length, “HebbaJebba” releases November 18. this is a collaborative effort with a few life-long friends.
Whether on record, live in concert, or just in conversation, Ted’s desire is for people to connect on a deeply personal level, With the music, with him, with each other. Music is such a gift to Ted, being able to share with others just multiplies that gift. In his estimation, there can be no greater level of success than reaching someone’s heart through song.
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 welcome one of our newest volunteers (and artists), Gail McMillan. Gail is a Minnesotan through and through. She grew up in Mendota Heights and has lived in Minnetonka for 45 years. Her mother was a painter, so she had that artistic influence from an early age.
Gail creates beautiful beaded jewelry and will start selling her creations at the Art Shop this month. She began making jewelry over 10 years ago, selling to friends and family, and now to a broader audience. She belongs to the Upper Midwest Bead Society and has recently taught a few classes via Zoom.
Her other interests include golf, reading, cooking, and gardening. Stop by and welcome Gail as she learns the ropes at the Arts Center Gift Shop!
Our Gift Shop doors are 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 theVolunteer Form on our website and we will get you in touch with a trainer.
Consider becoming a volunteer and working with our other artists and volunteers!
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.
The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol VI
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Art in the Park and CD Release Concert – August 22
On August 22nd from 5 pm to 8 pm 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., Tom Bright, Chris and Holly Halldorson, Jackson Atkins, Sam Fleitman, Yvette Nelson, Tanecsha Jones, John Bury ,Ross Kamerud, Ed Salden, Al Pitsch and Steve Kelzer, Blue Skies.
The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol VI
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Our very popular Members’ Show opened on Sept. 22 and will continue through December. We celebrate our local artists and their amazing talents in all areas of art. Carver County is home to a great number of creative and inspiring photographers, painters, writers, poets, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and glass artists… it’s hard to name them all. Come and appreciate their work throughout the fall and winter holidays.
Hannah is currently the President of the Board for the Chaska Valley Family Theater and has also served that organization as the Executive Director. Hannah brings a proven ability to help build consensus and involve all team members in an effort to achieve goals. She is a leader in the Arts field, with a focus on inclusion, welcoming everyone to enjoy, participate and interact with the theater. She is committed to the goal of expanding arts access in Carver County and looks forward to building collaboration between CVFT and the ACCC.
Abigail joined the Arts Consortium of Carver County this summer when she discovered it through ArtStock Art, Wine & Music. She started volunteering for the ACCC and shortly thereafter was recruited to join the board because of her energy and enthusiasm about the arts and the ACCC. She is interested in helping bring artists together and making art accessible to the community. Some of her work is currently on display in the Member Show at the ACCC Gallery.
