Artists Respond: Rooted and Rising
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.
By Springboard for the Arts
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
A reflection on the 2024 Rural Futures Summit, which brought together over 100+ creative leaders from across the rural Upper Midwest involved in a diverse range of artistic practices, community organizing, and leadership.
Read about Springboard’s first year participating in Basic Income Week, a global week of action to raise awareness about Basic Income.
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