ArtMatters Newsletter August 2021
ArtMatters Newsletter August 2021
Art in the Park and CD Release Concert
The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County Vol VII
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., 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@
Art Wander 2021
Mark your calendar for the 2021 Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander in Carver County – September 24, 25 and 26th! 36 artists will be showing and selling their art at 15 studios located throughout Carver County. We are looking forward to our 9th year of this amazing display of the talents of local and regional artists.
Potters, painters, printers, jewelers, glass and fiber artists look forward to showing and demonstrating their work in unique “working studio” environments.
Learn more on the ACCC website or visit ArtWander.com.
Visual Art News
Our next exhibit, Honoring Cultures, opens on August 11. We celebrate the diversity of our cultures, backgrounds, and histories. We’ve asked artists to pull their creative juices together to expound on Honoring Cultures. Come and see the celebrations of uniqueness and togetherness that cultures represent.
Show Dates: August 11 to September 18, 2021
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, August 26, 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 Open Reading Event – August 3rd Close Encounters of Any Kind
On August 3rd, we are excited to present an Open Reading Event at the Chaska Community Center. Join us for a night of readings on the theme of “Close Encounters of Any Kind.” Authors of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry are invited to share their work. Please limit your selection to 5 minutes in length to allow as many as possible to read. Just show up by 7 pm, if you’d like to read come a few minutes early to sign up for a slot.
The public is invited to attend so feel free to invite family and friends. We will follow current CDC protocols to maintain everyone’s safety.
Before and after the performance you are invited to visit the gift shop and view the gallery exhibit, “Micro Mystery Tour.”
CONTACT 
Anne Jackson
author@annemjackson.com
952-240-2589
If you have any questions please contact any member of the Literary Committee of the ACCC literary@
Music News – New Song Collective
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. More details to follow.
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.
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 continue to “pop 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. Some of the next display dates and locations with musical performances are listed below:
- Friday, August 13- Dave & The Rockin’ All Stars; 7-8:30 pm (City Square, Chaska, MN)
- Sunday, August 22- Arts Consortium Musicians & Art in the Park ; 5-8 pm (Firemen’s Park, Chaska, MN )
Check out our Facebook and Instagram to find future placements of the 60+ photographs outdoor exhibit by and for Carver County residents.
Art Tourism
The Art Tourism Committee worked with Carver County to have the latest barn quilt completed and installed at the Baylor Regional Park barn in Norwood Young America. We invited the public to participate in a naming contest to name this latest quilt. The winner was announced on July 20th, during the Taste of NYA, and was Jane Bauman of Excelsior, MN. Her winning entry was “Reasons for Seasons”. Congratulations! Jane received a gift basket filled with Barn Quilt gifts and souvenirs. The public is invited to view the new barn quilt at Baylor Park, which was created by ACCC artist Suzanne Thiesfeld!
Contact Janet Fahey, Art Tourism, arttourism@
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.
Meet volunteer & artist Elizabeth Brommelsiek! Elizabeth has been a Chaska resident for over 20 years while enjoying teaching young children for District # 112. Now in retirement, she has combined her hobbies of sewing and painting to create unique home decor accent pieces with WATERCOLOR ON MUSLIN. Elizabeth is one of our main volunteers and trainer, who can share her Gift Shop experience and overall knowledge of the ACCC. We send a huge thank-you to Elizabeth for all she does for the ACCC! We appreciate Elizabeth and all our volunteers!
Consider becoming a volunteer and working with Elizabeth and our other artists and volunteers!
Elizabeth Brommelsiek
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.
Get Involved
Visit our Calendar for Classes, Workshops, Meetings, Readings, Concerts, Artists’ Receptions, Exhibits, and More!
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.
7:00-9:30PM
July 10-11, we celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Mark your calendars. A Monroe Crossing Concert headlines the evening of Saturday, July 10th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are required $35 for VIP seating, $20 for General Admission. ACCC Members will receive early ticketing and a 10% discount.
The 2nd Annual Springfest Artisan Fair, hosted by the City of Norwood Young America (NYA), the NYA Economic Development Commission and the NYA Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021. This event will unite local painters, designers, authors, potters, quilters, craft brewers, locals farmers, musicians, etc., to display their talents and wares in our charming Historic Downtown Norwood.
