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Writers Read Their Books Dec 5

You’re Invited…

Do you like to give a good book as a present or buy one for yourself? Come hear Carver County writers tell you about their books for sale in the ACCC Arts Center on December 5 at 7-9 pm. Writers Read Their Books will include short presentations by authors S. Collin Ellsworth, Barb Hone, Jim Kane, Sheri Kramer, Doug Munson, April Munson, Dan O’Brien, and Heidi Skarie. They work in a variety of genres and have written mysteries, children’s books, historical fiction, magical realism, science fiction, books on Barn Quilts, and much more. You will have a chance to talk with each of them and have them autograph any book that you buy. Refreshments will be served. The Holiday Gift Show will be in process. Do join us on Dec. 5 for Writers Read Their Books!

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level*
Victoria MN 55386
* We will use the lower level common area known as “the street” for the reading.

DATE
Thursday, December 5, 2019

TIME
7-9pm

FEE
free, donations accepted

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin, Literary Liaison
literaryarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200 (Arts Center)

Join us for Writers Read Their Books!

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ArtMatters Newsletter November 2019

ArtMatters Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 11 | November 2019

Mark Your Calendar

Holiday Gift Show Nov 6 to Dec 21
Holiday Gift Show Artists’ Reception Thursday, Nov 7, 6:30-8:30pm
New Song Collective Friday, Nov 8, 7-8:30pm
Class – How To Get Started Writing a Book Tuesday, Nov 12, 6:30-8:30 (Registration required)
Photo Contest Ribbon Award and Workshop Thursday, Nov 14, 6pm
Class – Glass Paint Pour Wednesday, Nov 13, 7-9pm (Registration required)
Writers Read Their Books Thursday, Dec 5, 7-9pm

Arts Center Gift Shop and Gallery open Wed-Fri 12-5pm; Sat 9am to 3pm
We will extend hours for special events and community events.

Check our online Calendar for more events and classes

Arts Center in November

Holiday Gift Show Artists’ Reception
Please join us on Thursday, November 7th as we welcome in the 2019 Holiday Shopping Season. Meet our talented local artists and enjoy beverages, wine and light fare as you mingle and explore. Doors open at 6:30PM!  ENJOY!

New Song Collective

Join us for an evening of original instrumental music. Enjoy beverages, wine and light fare. Friday, November 8th 7-8:30pm.

FEATURED MUSICIANS
Bob Mueller
Tom Bright
Jacob Whalen
Tom Sedio
Steve Kelzer

Agriculture Photography Contest Entry Deadline is by midnight November 5th

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.
Shown is the 2018 Adult Resident Blue Ribbon winner Rebecca Willette.

Register For Classes

ACCC Membership Benefit – Members, be sure to get the current Discount Code from your ACCC Account before you register. Discount Code saves you 10% on all ACCC Classes.

How to Get Started Writing a Book with Debbie Johnson
Even if you don’t know what you want to write about, you will find out in this class, and get started simply, with step-by-step instructions in this two hour workshop by best-selling author, editor, publisher, and award-winning filmmaker, Debbie Johnson. Appropriate for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenplays and teleplays, workbooks, tech-manuals, whatever!
Class Details and Registration
Debbie Johnson is the bestselling author of Think Yourself Thin published originally by Disney’s publisher, Hyperion. She has ghost-written as well as edited books for her clients for three decades. Johnson is also the author of a dozen other books, including her latest tween novelettes, and is an award-winning screenwriter.

Glass Paint Pour with artist Katie Trent
Create a swirling mix of colors using enamel paint on glass! You will learn how to combine and mix paints on glass to create a plate or bowl that will become a treasured work of art! During the class you will choose colors and learn how to swirl and drag them across a clear glass base to create a one-of-a-kind design. Outside of class, the instructor will fuse this piece onto colored glass and then slump it into a mold to create a plate or bowl that you can pick up at the Arts Center in a week or two.
Class Details and Registration
I have been working with glass for more than 20 years. Fusing glass is my latest passion, though I still love to work on commissioned traditional stained glass pieces. I keep experimenting with new techniques and ideas. I really love to teach, and look forward to sharing my expertise with the Carver County community. My classes are for anyone interested in glass as an artistic medium. Typically NO prior experience with glass is required. All you need is an inquisitive spirit and a willingness to climb outside of your box.

Jim Hillis just finished teaching Watercolor, Acrylic and Drawing Classes in October and plans to schedule more classes soon! As soon as they are scheduled, we will let you know!

Would you like to teach a class at the Arts Center? Start by going to our How to Submit a Class page on our website for step by step instructions on how we can partner with you to support the Arts in Carver County.

Writers Read Their Books

Calling all those who have books for sale in the Holiday Show! The Literary Committee would like to feature you at a public event Writers Read Their Books on Dec. 5 in the Arts Center, Victoria.  Do come and tell the audience about your work, read a little of it, and autograph your books for sale. The event will begin at 7pm. Refreshments will be served. If you are interested, please contact Susan Coultrap-McQuin for more details and to let the committee know you plan to participate. Email Susan.

Literary Arts

Writers Read Art, held on Oct 17, was a delightful event.  We heard stories and poems from ten writers inspired by the works of artists and writers in the Member Show.  After each reading, the artists present told us about what they had in mind in creating their own works.  In pairs the artists, writers and audience members drafted haikus about other works of art in the show, which we then shared aloud. Artists received copies of the writings about their own work. It was an enjoyable evening of sharing art, literature, and inspiration. In 2020 we are planning a whole show featuring the collaborations of artists and writers. Watch for more details in the new year.

Writers, please don’t forget that you can submit your literary work to any of the shows in the Arts Center.  If you have a one-page piece that is printed in at least 16 or 18 font and framed for hanging, you may enter it in a show, using the same theme, procedures, and deadlines as the visual artists. Your piece must be for sale, as are the works of art.

New Membership Coordinator

Hello! I’m Beth Billstrom.
I’m glad to volunteer as the new ACCC Membership Coordinator. I joined ACCC in spring of 2017 and have met many talented artists who love to share their work and inspire others to create. It’s the artists and supportive business/organizations that are at the heart of ACCC. We currently have 251 members! I feel lucky to be a part of such a vibrant community.

As the Membership Coordinator I’ll be helping current and new members manage all the details of their membership: initial registration, membership renewal, setting up membership profiles, answering questions, and being a liaison with board members and chairpersons as needed. Members needing assistance can email me at membership@artsofcarvercounty.org or stop by the Arts Center when I’m volunteering.

I’m looking forward to getting know more of our members. If you see me at an exhibit or ACCC event, please introduce yourself. Last, but not least, if you’re a new member or just haven’t had a chance to get your ACCC membership profile set up on our website, I’d be happy to help you. It’s a great way for all our members to promote their work and share what they love to do.

2 Specific Volunteer Opportunities

ACCC seeks a volunteer to help spread the word about us on social media.  You will work in collaboration with our webmaster and board members to advertise all the good events and activities of the ACCC. This would take only a few hours a month from your own home on your own schedule. Interested? Fill out a volunteer form on the website and fill in your interest in being Social Media Coordinator.

ACCC seeks two volunteers who would like to coordinate ArtStock and Victoria Fine Art Fair.  Working together under the mentorship of those who have done these festivals before and have the process in place, each of volunteer would take responsibility for one of the festivals.  If you are interested in volunteering to work with a small group on festivals and to lead one of them, please fill out a volunteer form on the ACCC website and indicate your interest is Festivals—ArtStock or Festivals—Victoria Fine Art Fair.

End of Year Donations Accepted

We rely on donationssponsorshipsmemberships, grants, and contributions to support our initiatives and programs throughout the year. We work to fulfill our mission of elevating the arts within our communities. If you’d like to make a year-end donation, we have open arms for your support. 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 on our website. Join us by becoming a valued Member.

ArtMatters Newsletter November 2019

Writers Read Their Books Dec 5

Do you like to give a good book as a present or buy one for yourself?  Come hear Carver County writers tell you about their books for sale in the ACCC Arts Center.  You will have a chance to meet the authors, hear them read, and have them autograph any book that you buy.  The Holiday Gift Show will be in process.  Do join us!

LOCATION
ACCC Arts Center
7924 Victoria Drive, Studio Level*
Victoria MN 55386
* We will use the lower level common area known as “the street” for the reading.

DATE
Thursday, December 5, 2019

TIME
7-9pm

FEE
free

CONTACT
Susan Coultrap-McQuin
literaryarts@artsofcarvercounty.org
952-443-3200 (Arts Center)