Springboard for the Arts Calendar of Events

This informal Q&A session with attorney Allison Fabyanske Eklund and curator Kate Hujda will focus on what artists need to know about estate planning and legacy-building when planning for the future. As artists, it’s never too early in one’s career to make plans to ensure that our life’s work is documented, accounted for and in the hands of trusted individuals. We’ll cover inventorying your work, approaching collecting institutions, storage, appraisals, copyright, donation options, and more. Moderated by Andy Sturdevant, Artist Resources Manager, Springboard for the Arts.

Ben Abraham, 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. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Curated by Emerging Curators Institute, join us at Springboard for the Arts in St. Paul for the opening reception of EXHALE, a new exhibit that showcases multimedia work from Minnesota artists about the futures that guaranteed income makes possible.

Learn how to maximize your online sales using Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Etsy and other platforms. This workshop is geared towards beginners with little or no experience in e-Commerce.

Celebrate Otter Tail County’s creative economy! Featuring an arts and crafts supply swap, wooden birdhouse painting, postcard writing, and creative family friendly activities.

2024 McKnight Distinguished Artist Ricardo Levins Morales will lead a narrative storytelling workshop centered on Basic Income.

Join Blackout Improv Comedy and FAWK (Funny Asian Women Kollective) for a night of live unscripted theater center on Basic Income at the brand-new 825 Arts in St. Paul!

Discover analytical and tool-based approaches to manage your time. These tools will help you tackle hurdles related to efficiency, flexibility, and structure to help you reach your artistic goals. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Bring your family and friends to Springboard in St. Paul and enjoy a variety of all-ages artist-led activities, including a goat petting station (real goats onsite!). Connect, recharge, and celebrate the joy that having a guaranteed income makes possible.

Learn how to effectively document your 2D or 3D artwork, including using only a smartphone, buying or renting camera equipment, setting up lighting in your home or studio, and other tricks and tips for getting great photos of your artwork. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

The Agency/Organization Training is for staff at government agencies, tribal councils, community non-profits and arts councils to develop strategies to reach and engage more people, increase community relevance and connection, and find innovative ways to be more effective – and create authentic, equitable and lasting change.

For artists who have chosen a platform, this workshop covers the ins and outs of running your online store. We will discuss choosing a domain name, accepting payments, packaging and shipping your work, sales tax, product photography and more. e-Commerce 1 is not a prerequisite, but taking it first is recommended.

Join Springboard for the Arts, the Blandin Foundation, and artist contributors to celebrate the launch of Heartland, Heartwork: A Field Guide to Place and Possibility for Rural Leaders.

Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic résumé, and selecting and formatting your work samples. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Learn how to effectively document your 2D or 3D artwork, including using only a smartphone, buying or renting camera equipment, setting up lighting in your home or studio, and other tricks and tips for getting great photos of your artwork. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Learn about email and social media marketing, advertising, SEO and other marketing techniques for your online store. Some experience is required. e-Commerce 1 and 2 are not prerequisites, but artists should have an active online store.

Get individualized assistance in a small group setting on organizing your digital assets, including files, images, receipts, documents, emails and more. We’ll work with what you have, in a supportive, small group setting, to create an efficient and realistic system for managing your inventory, storing your artwork, and tracking your expenses.

Join Springboard for the Arts, the Blandin Foundation, and artist contributors to celebrate the launch of Heartland, Heartwork: A Field Guide to Place and Possibility for Rural Leaders.

Join Springboard’s anniversary party and community appreciation event! Enjoy a day full of free artist-led activities, performances, food, and family-friendly fun celebrating our creative community.

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. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

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. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

The free Art-Train Individual Artist 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. Artists will deepen practices around creative problem solving, equitable community engagement, and creating arts-based strategies to contribute to equitable community and economic development, public health, planning, and other public sectors.

Adam Froehlich, an attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program, will cover the basics of copyright, trademarks and intellectual property protections for artists.

Learn how to effectively document your 2D or 3D artwork, including using only a smartphone, buying or renting camera equipment, setting up lighting in your home or studio, and other tricks and tips for getting great photos of your artwork. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Join Springboard for the Arts, the Blandin Foundation, and artist contributors to celebrate the launch of Heartland, Heartwork: A Field Guide to Place and Possibility for Rural Leaders.

Identify communication tools to fit your needs, craft engaging messaging, and build a basic promotions strategy with actionable steps to get the word out. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants. ASL interpretation and live captioning will be provided.

How can we combat dominant narratives of rural-urban divide? Join us for a conversation with leading organizations and artists working to dispel myths, find common ground, and create shared meaning.

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. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Discover an analytical approach to defining key elements that will help you calculate the costs and prices of your art for a variety of markets. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Have you ever wondered how to get your artwork represented by a gallery or in a museum’s collection? Join us for a virtual panel discussion featuring Alex Blaisdell (Highpoint Center for Printmaking), Taylor Jasper (Walker Art Center), Scott Pollock (Minnesota Marine Art Museum), and Nancy XiaoRong Valentine (Kaddatz Gallery) who will offer their insights on how artists can effectively partner with arts organizations and curators to exhibit, sell, and promote their artwork. Moderated by Candida Gonzalez, Artist Career Consultant, Springboard for the Arts.

Join Springboard for the Arts, the Blandin Foundation, and artist contributors to celebrate the launch of Heartland, Heartwork: A Field Guide to Place and Possibility for Rural Leaders.

Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

The Agency/Organization Training is for staff at government agencies, tribal councils, community non-profits and arts councils to develop strategies to reach and engage more people, increase community relevance and connection, and find innovative ways to be more effective – and create authentic, equitable and lasting change.

Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring traditional and new models for generating value, resources, and revenue. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

The free Art-Train Individual Artist 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. Artists will deepen practices around creative problem solving, equitable community engagement, and creating arts-based strategies to contribute to equitable community and economic development, public health, planning, and other public sectors.

The Agency/Organization Training is for staff at government agencies, tribal councils, community non-profits and arts councils to develop strategies to reach and engage more people, increase community relevance and connection, and find innovative ways to be more effective – and create authentic, equitable and lasting change.

Join artist Kandace Creel Falcón for a “Stitch-in” at Springboard for the Arts in Fergus Falls. Bring a sewing, mending or knitting project of your own to work on in a supportive and casual environment.

The free Art-Train Individual Artist 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. Artists will deepen practices around creative problem solving, equitable community engagement, and creating arts-based strategies to contribute to equitable community and economic development, public health, planning, and other public sectors.