You’re invited to Saint Paul Brewing to celebrate an exciting new chapter for Springboard for the Arts! We’re celebrating the tenure of Laura Zabel (21 years!), Jun-Li Wang (15 years!), and Sara Sawicki (3.5 years!) and their new roles leading the Creative Change Coalition, a national network of organizations working together to strengthen local ecosystems […]
Join us for a Pop-Up Market!Stop in Springboard for the Arts on Thursday and Friday as we host Zoe Mae. She will have framed mini prints, stickers, greeting cards, and more available for purchase as well as a few original works. On Friday during our Creative Community Coffee Club, Zoe will be painting live so […]
Join us for a Pop-Up Market!Stop in Springboard for the Arts on Thursday and Friday as we host Zoe Mae. She will have framed mini prints, stickers, greeting cards, and more available for purchase as well as a few original works. On Friday during our Creative Community Coffee Club, Zoe will be painting live so […]
Join local writer, artist, designer, and Springboard Artist Resources Manager Andy Sturdevant for a community gathering centered on mutual aid, connection, and relationship building, and how artists can help lead this essential work in their communities. Andy is the author of Proceeds Will Go To, a practical guide for artists and cultural workers raising money through their […]
Gather with community to swap winter gear and practice enjoying winter. We will ground ourselves in what this season provides and discuss how to dress warm so we can enjoy the beauty of winter. There is no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate clothing! Bring good-quality winter gear: mittens, socks, boots, coats, etc. No […]
The Springboard Sunroom is a space where the community can find light during the darkest months. Popping up at Springboard in Fergus Falls, the space is equipped with a desk/table, a vitamin D lamp, paper, pens, pencils, cozy blankets, and candles. The space also has three different writing invitations (Winter Words [short musings], The Next […]
Create beautiful edible garlands for winter birds and wildlife in this hands-on workshop led by Nancy X. Valentine! In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll gather to string natural offerings of fruits, nuts, and seeds while honoring our connection to the wild creatures around us. This gentle ritual blends creativity with gratitude, offering us a chance to […]
Get creative with poetry! An interactive event, Poetry Labyrinth invites participants into a guided indoor–outdoor ritual that includes choosing a poem, walking a contemplative labyrinth, and pausing at its center for a reading or a moment of quiet. Afterward, guests can gather indoors at Stumbeano’s Coffee with a warm drink and enjoy space to reflect, […]
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