Wednesday
13
May 2026
Work of Art: Portfolio Kit
Zoom Meeting
5:00 – 7:30 CT
5:00 – 7:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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 presented in partnership with Mainspring in Caledonia, MN and is for artists in the region served by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council.
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Wednesday
13
May 2026
Made Here: Showcasing Regional Makers and their Stories in Fergus Falls
201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
5:30 – 7:00 CT
5:30 – 7:00 CT
Event, Fergus Falls, In-person
Come connect with the makers shaping our creative region. Each quarter, Springboard for the Arts spotlights a local creative business in downtown Fergus Falls. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes view of their work, hear their stories, and learn about your creative neighbors!
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Friday
15
May 2026
Creative Community Coffee Club
201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, Fergus Falls, In-person
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in downtown Fergus Falls every 3rd Friday between 10am – 12pm for casual coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
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Tuesday
19
May 2026
Website Basics for Artists
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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.
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Thursday
21
May 2026
Ask Me Anything: Art as a Tool for Community Change
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 7:30 CT
6:00 – 7:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Join Sarah Johnson (Winona) and Sophie Wang (Twin Cities) for a conversation about how art can be a powerful tool for organizing, engagement, and addressing local challenges. Moderated by Michele Anderson, Rural Director of Springboard for the Arts.
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Thursday
28
May 2026
Niche Markets for Writers: Kidlit, Comics, Nonfiction and More
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
This workshop, with guest presenter Rachel Werner, explores some of the niche markets that writers can break into, including children’s literature, comics, work-for-hire IP projects, and general interest nonfiction books. Participants will gain an overview of how these sectors operate, where opportunities exist, and how to position their work effectively with publishers.
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Thursday
11
June 2026
Virtual Legal Clinic for Creatives
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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.
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Thursday
25
June 2026
The Pitch That Fits: How to Pitch Your Non-Fiction Work to Agents and Editors
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
This workshop, with guest presenter Pam McClanahan, focuses on pitching your non-fiction work for publication, including books, journals, and a range of digital content.
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