ART@HAND 


Helpful Hints on Participating in the Chili Cook-off:

Please arrive with your chili ready to go and in a crock pot between 5:30 and 6pm.  NCC does not provide crock pots. 
Email us to register ahead of time, or show up at the door.  We will be prepared for 30 chili entries; those who have registered will be served first, should there be more than 30 competitors. 
We are honored to have Kristine Hites, and Scott Pikowski (owner, Great Ciao), Nan Bailly (owner, Alexis Bailly Vineyards) as judges; they will make an award to their top-choice chili.
All attendees are encouraged to nominate a "People's Choice," both awards will be ceramic prizes from the gallery and awarded at the end of the night.
Once again this year, Longfellow Grill has generously donated cornbread. 
At the end of the night, each cook is responsible for cleaning and claiming their crock pots. 

If you are bringing a Chili, it is free, if you are coming to eat, taste, and vote, it is $5.  There will be a check-in table at the door.  We can't wait to see you!


Funding for this event provided by the Wallace Excellence Award
Now entering the third year of our Wallace Excellence Award, we are pleased to announce a series of bi-monthly open house activities that are designed specifically for the 55+ population.  NCC's research has shown that 55+ers are seeking experiential opportunities in the arts that allow you to look and learn, try your hand at clay, discover opportunities to engage with family, as well as old and new friends, meet artists, and socialize.  ART@HAND provides numerous opportunities for engagement for clay lovers, professional and aspiring artists alike, and people who are just plain curious about what we do at NCC.  Whether you are newly retired and looking for your bliss career or still working steadily and searching for a way to decompress in a creative and relaxed environment after a long day at the office, ART@HAND allows you to choose your level of involvement. If you're not 55+ yet, but still interested in attending and spending time with like-minded persons—no problem, join us in the fun!

Click here for more information about our accomplishments under the Wallace Award

This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.