Saturday
08
November 2025
Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright and Trademark
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 2:30 CT
1:00 – 2:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover intellectual property for visual and performing artists, focusing on copyright and trademark. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Saturday
08
November 2025
From Art to Product: Licensing Your Work for Retail
Vickie Benson Resource Lab, Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 4:00 CT
1:00 – 4:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
Join artist and designer Luis Fitch for a practical, inspiring workshop on how to transform your artwork into licensed products, and generate passive income.
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Thursday
13
November 2025
Health Insurance Considerations for Minnesota Artists
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 7:30 CT
6:00 – 7:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
MNsure-Certified Navigator Jeff Jurewicz from Health Access MN will walk artists through the basics of securing health insurance in Minnesota during the open enrollment period and beyond. Presented in partnership with Health Access MN and Southeast Minnesota Arts Council.
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Saturday
15
November 2025
Website Basics for Artists
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 2:30 CT
1:00 – 2:30 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. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Tuesday
18
November 2025
Work of Art: Pricing
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn the factors of product production that apply to everything in the marketplace. Once you understand what each of the variables are you’ll be able to customize a formula that fits your business model.
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Tuesday
18
November 2025
The Art of Getting Paid: Understanding Music Royalty and Revenue Streams
Vickie Benson Resource Lab, Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
Gain a better understanding of how artists and creative professionals earn and manage income from their work, covering performance rights, digital royalties, and more. Presented in partnership with Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
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Wednesday
19
November 2025
Income Tax Basics for Artists
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
This workshop will cover the rules and issues involved in filing income taxes for creative people. Please note that sales tax is covered in a separate workshop. Co-presented with the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
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Wednesday
19
November 2025
Continuing the Conversation
Zoom Meeting
2:00 – 3:30 CT
2:00 – 3:30 CT
Creative Change Coalition, Virtual
Let’s keep the momentum going! Join us for a facilitated discussion that continues the conversations from the October in-person Coalition Gathering. All are welcome, whether or not you were able to attend the Gathering.
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Friday
21
November 2025
Creative Community Coffee Club
201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, 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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Saturday
22
November 2025
Navigating the Publishing Process
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn about the ins and outs of the publishing business from a panel of professionals from the publishing industry, including publishers, bookstore owners and writers. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Tuesday
02
December 2025
Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn tools and techniques to communicate the value of your work to potential customers.
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Wednesday
03
December 2025
From Soundtracks to Jingles: Music Licensing for TV, Film, and Ads
Vickie Benson Resource Lab, Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
Learn how to have your music placed in television programs, movies, and advertisements. This workshop will cover how to register your music for licensing and how to license your music to those making visual media. Presented in partnership with Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
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Friday
12
December 2025
Last Minute Gifts
Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103
6:00 – 9:00 CT
6:00 – 9:00 CT
Event
Support local art this holiday season at our market featuring over 30 Minnesota makers!
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Tuesday
16
December 2025
Work of Art: Funding
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring different models for generating value, resources, and revenue.
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