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Springboard for the Arts Calendar of Events

An illustration of Springboard for the Arts offices in Saint Paul and Fergus Falls by artist Asahi Nagata

Artwork by Asahi Nagata.

Springboard for the Arts offers workshops, panels, community events and more on an ongoing basis. Use the Category filter to find specific types of events, and use the Location filter to focus on offerings from our offices in Fergus Falls and Saint Paul, or online offerings. Scroll down to see all our offerings. If you have questions about events and offerings, don't hesitate to reach out at info@springboardforthearts.org or 651-292-4381.

Additional Resources

Get connected to Artist Career Consultants here: https://springboardforthearts.org/professional-growth/career-consultations/artist-career-consultants/

Work of Art Toolkit: https://springboardforthearts.org/woa

Handbook for Artists Working in Community: https://springboardforthearts.org/artists-working-in-community/

Upcoming Offerings

5 events found!

Special Topics: Gallery Design and Installation

Artists/curators/installers Alison Hiltner (SooVAC) and Prerna will lead this interactive, in-person workshop on what it takes to turn a blank wall into a visually appealing exhibition space. Bring images, videos, or drawings to share a specific installation challenge you have with your practice.

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Free
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Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work

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

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Free
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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 organizations and businesses to expand your artistic practice and income sources.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
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Ask Me Anything: Copyright and Contracts for Public Art

This panel discussion with attorney Walter G. Lehmann and artist Moira “Miri” Villiard will explore the legal and professional aspects of how public art is commissioned, created and maintained. The discussion will include an overview of the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA), basics of copyright and work-for-hire, and how artists and organizations can draft contracts that ensure fair compensation, proper attribution and a plan for upkeep. Moderated by Cecilia Cornejo, documentary filmmaker and Artist Career Consultant with Springboard for the Arts.

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Free
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Last Minute Gifts: Night Market

Join us at Springboard in Saint Paul for this year’s Last Minute Gifts, night market edition! Featuring live performances, seasonal refreshments, and an artist’ market  with 25 local makers!

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Free
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