Springboard for the Arts Launches Business Skills Cohort for Justice-Impacted Writers

This new initiative will support a cohort of writers with professional skills, resources, and peer-learning to help build their careers.

September 14, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Springboard for the Arts' Role in Minnesota’s Direct Cash Movement

The 19th International Basic Income Week starts soon! And alongside inviting you to participate in this global week of action, we’re reflecting on the years of work that’s included a dedicated pilot for artists, co-founding a statewide coalition focused on economic justice, and research that demonstrates exactly what guaranteed income can make possible – for artists, for economies, and a brighter future we build together.

September 12, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Rural Regenerator Fellowship: Care, Safety, and Solidarity

Meet the artists of the 2026-28 Rural Regenerator Fellowship Cohort: Reyna Hernandez, Rubina Martini, Sharon Mansur, Rebeka Ndosi, Jennifer Morales, and Ray Janis!

September 3, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

An Artist-Centered Leadership Transition

Interim duo Amanda Kaler and William Pierce II lead Springboard until the organization's next Executive Director is in place.

July 30, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Possibility, Change, and Springboard's Serviceberries

A reflection from outgoing Executive Director Laura Zabel on her 21 years at Springboard and her next steps.

June 25, 2026
By Laura Zabel

Falls Community Arts Exchange: Meet the 2026-27 Visiting Artists!

Artists Wade Underwood, Angelique LaPointe, and Eli Zemper will be collaborating with Fergus Falls local businesses to nurture creativity, community, and connection!

June 17, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

What’s next for Springboard and the Creative Change Coalition

Our outgoing Executive Director Laura Zabel shares exciting news for Springboard, the Coalition, and a new partnership with the Knight Foundation!

June 4, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Artists Respond: The Art of Weathering Together

40 artists across North and South Minneapolis built a network of small-scale, community driven projects offering creative ways to support climate action and understanding.

April 21, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

A new chapter for Executive Director Laura Zabel

After 21 years of leading Springboard for the Arts, Laura Zabel announces plans to pass the baton to a new Executive Director.

April 8, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Falls Community Arts Exchange: Otter Cove Mayoral Elections with Nicole Rojas-Oltmanns

“We expected to like Fergus Falls, but we really did fall in love with it. We really became very connected to it over the course of a month, and I wasn’t expecting that.”

March 24, 2026
By Mary Olson

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