“I think that you can engage and connect with people so much better through art than, really, almost any other means.”
In 2024, four Otter Tail County artists took part in a pilot program through Springboard for the Arts to draw attention to the idea of Guaranteed Income. Each created an art piece to showcase to the public with hopes of starting the conversation about Guaranteed Income and how it can help artists all across the state.
A new call for artists to do what they do best - deepen relationships and networks, create safe spaces for reflection and healing, gather community stories, and combat isolation.
An evolving list of artist-specific resources and opportunities that are designed to help you as you navigate this difficult moment and the healing and repair that comes next.
“Every time I return to Fergus Falls and this area, I feel more and more connected to the land, the people, the shops, the special pace here.”
Meet the artists and organizations co-creating innovative projects to inspire connection across Minnesota.
Three Minnesota artists are imagining new ways to bring people together throughout the year, and using art to do it!
Inspired by Leslye Orr’s advocacy for “the possibilities of disabilities,” Springboard is proud to introduce a new fund that fosters artistry, inclusivity, and community joy.
Over a summer, neighbors and artists created a community mural inspired by connection, collaboration, and the dreams that we build together.
Meet the 2024-26 Rural Regenerator Fellowship Cohort
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