Business Structure Basics for Minnesota Artists

An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover business models from LLC’s to 501(c)3’s, including information on how to prepare, and benefits and risks. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library and is a part of Work of Art+, workshops that […]

August 31, 2026

Work of Art: Legal Considerations – Southern Minnesota

Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business. *Work of Art instructors are not attorneys. Information presented is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. This workshop is for artists in the regions served by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC), the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council […]

August 22, 2026

Work of Art: Marketing

Define your product, discover your target audience, make decisions about how you sell your work, and identify a budget and strategy for your artistic business. This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. The curriculum […]

August 22, 2026

Artists Working in Community

Use your creative skills to address community issues and opportunities! Whether you are an artist who already works in community or who wants to start, this workshop will introduce you to methods to clarify your own goals, techniques to ensure successful outcomes for you and your community collaborators, and how to reach out to community […]

August 22, 2026

Website Basics for Artists

Get a big picture view of the components of your artist website, find clarity on whether you need a website for your artistic practice and learn the basics of creating a website. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. This workshop is a part of Work […]

August 5, 2026

Work of Art: Portfolio Kit

Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples.  This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business […]

August 5, 2026

Work of Art: Artist Statements

Get a hands-on, step-by-step approach to writing a range of statements that best represent your work as an artist. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. This workshop is a part of Work of Art+, workshops that complement the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, […]

August 5, 2026

Work of Art: Career Planning

Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? Learn how to define your values, identify key choices and develop a plan to achieve your career goals. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library, and listed as “Career Planning for Artists” on the library website. […]

August 5, 2026

Work of Art: Recordkeeping – Southern Minnesota

Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. This workshop is for artists in the region served by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC), the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), and the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC). The workshop is 1.5 hrs […]

July 31, 2026

Virtual Legal Clinic for Creatives

Register for a free 30-minute session with an attorney from Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) to have your questions about copyright or trademark, starting a business or organization, and creating or reviewing contracts for your creative business or artistic practice answered. Limited number of appointments available. This program is limited to artists living or […]

May 7, 2026

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