With the continued roll out of American Rescue Plan, now is the time to be building working relationships between communities and artists for a more creative, equitable future. This training is for staff at government agencies, tribal councils, community non-profits and arts councils of all sizes.

Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business. Presented as part of Springboard’s Work of Art: J-Term.

In this Continuing Legal Education workshop, we will examine the basics of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, how it affects enrolled and unenrolled Native artists in the Upper Midwest, certification processes for unenrolled direct descendants, and what you need to know when working with Native artists and culture bearers making and selling original artwork, crafts and handmade goods. 

Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. Presented as part of Springboard’s Work of Art: J-Term.

Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to help you organize all the various aspects of your artistic practice and make informed business decisions. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

With the continued roll out of American Rescue Plan, now is the time to be building working relationships between communities and artists for a more creative, equitable future. This training is for artists who are interested in building on their existing skills to collaborate in and with their communities through their local agencies, non-profits, and arts councils.

This session will cover the basics of leasing and buying property, and how to manage relationships with both landlords and tenants. It is part of a series of workshops on Legal Basics for BIPOC and Native-Led Creative Businesses.

Learn tools and techniques to communicate the value of your work to potential customers. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

With the continued roll out of American Rescue Plan, now is the time to be building working relationships between communities and artists for a more creative, equitable future. This training is for staff at government agencies, tribal councils, community non-profits and arts councils of all sizes.

With the continued roll out of American Rescue Plan, now is the time to be building working relationships between communities and artists for a more creative, equitable future. This training is for artists who are interested in building on their existing skills to collaborate in and with their communities through their local agencies, non-profits, and arts councils.

This session will examine different models for buying commercial real estate. It is part of a series of workshops on Legal Basics for BIPOC and Native-Led Creative Businesses.

With the continued roll out of American Rescue Plan, now is the time to be building working relationships between communities and artists for a more creative, equitable future. This training is for staff at government agencies, tribal councils, community non-profits and arts councils of all sizes.

This session will cover the basics of cooperatives and collaborative projects for small businesses and arts groups. It is part of a series of workshops on Legal Basics for BIPOC and Native-Led Creative Businesses.