Call For Submissions for CD Artwork by May 1
Submit CD Cover Art
The Arts Consortium of Carver County looking for member artists and photographers who would be interested in donating an image or art work for the cover of this year’s CD, The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County, Volume VII.
DEADLINE
May 1, 2021
DETAILS
The submission should be in a jpeg or pdf file format.
Please submit your entry to music@artsofcarvercounty.org by May 1, 2021.
We look forward to promoting an ACCC Member’s work on the cover of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County CD!
Not a member? Consider joining the ACCC.
CONTACT
Steve Kelzer, Music Liaison and CD Producer
music@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-465-2384
If you are a songwriter or musician, please consider contributing to the 2021 CD! See our Call, the deadline is May 1, 2021.
Below is an image of our current CDs. All physical CDs are available for purchase at the ACCC Arts Center or on our website, and they are available as a download from the CD page on our website. 100% of the CD proceeds benefit the Arts Consortium of Carver County.
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