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At Springboard for the Arts, we believe that more is more. We make and share tools designed to benefit as many artists as possible. By freely sharing our work and creating connections among artists and communities, we work to make substantial, system-wide change.

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Heartland, Heartwork: A Field Guide to Place and Possibility for Rural Leaders

Developed in partnership with the Blandin Foundation, this comprehensive field guide is designed to empower rural leaders in planning and executing effective place-based projects centered in arts, culture and creativity.

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Request a physical copy of the field guide (while supplies last) and/or a free digital PDF version!

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Attend the Book Tour

Join Springboard and the Blandin Foundation on a book tour across Minnesota to celebrate the launch of the new field guide!

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Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists

Springboard’s Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists is a professional development curriculum designed to teach core business skills to artists in all disciplines.

Learn more about the Work of Art:Business Skills for Artists curriculum, and download the free PDF!

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Handbook for Artists Working in Community

This handbook is a 106 page practical manual for individual artists who would like to begin or deepen this kind of artistic practice – work in and work with community.

Learn more about the Handbook for Artists Working in Community, and download the free PDF!

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