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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

25 events found!

Work of Art: Pricing

This analytical approach isn’t intended to be the only way to price your work. It’s intended to show you 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.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Register
Business Structure Basics

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.

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Free
Register
Art-Train Agency/Organization Training

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.

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Variable Fees
Register
Virtual Legal Clinic for Creatives

Register for free a 30-minute Zoom session with an arts and entertainment attorney to have your questions about business organization, contracts, and copyright and trademark infringement answered.

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Free
Register
Copyright Essentials

An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover the legal basics of copyrights for visual and performing artists. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Free
Register
Work of Art: Recordkeeping

Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Register
Art-Train Individual Artist Training **Evening Offering**

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.

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free
Register
Tax Basics for Artists – with Spanish Language Interpretation

Alan Gregerson, Senior Stakeholder Liaison for the local branch of the Internal Revenue Service, will cover the rules and issues involved in filing taxes for creative people. Please note that this workshop will not cover state-specific sales taxes, or tax issues for nonprofits.

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Free
Register
Special Topics: Obsolescent Tech Recovery Clinic

Bring your CD-ROMs, floppy disks (both 3.5” and 5.25”) and 35mm slides! Resource Lab assistants will help you recover JPGs of forgotten paintings, TXT files of lost poetry and other work from your past that’s stuck on formats you no longer have access to.

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Free
Register
Trademarks

What is a trademark and how long does it last? Do you need to register? Get answers from an attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Free
Register
Ask Me Anything: Artists on O-1 B Visas

The O-1B visa is for “individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry.” Join Minneapolis visual artist Zoe Cinel and the New York-based immigration attorney she worked with, Teresa Woods Peña, for a conversation on the experience of applying for and receiving an O-1B visa, moderated by filmmaker and Springboard Artist Career Consultant Cecilia Cornejo.

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free
Register
Work of Art: Legal Considerations

Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Register
Art-Train Agency/Organization Training

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.

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Variable Fees
Register
Publishing Panel

Our panel of professionals from the publishing industry, including publishers, bookstore owners and writers will try to take some of the mystery out of the ins and outs of the publishing business. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Free
Register
Artist Resource Fair

Join us at Springboard in St.Paul for an all-day resource fair for artists!

10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Free
Work of Art: Funding

Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring different models for generating value, resources, and revenue.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Register
SpringPOP Community & Maker Market

Presented at Springboard for the Arts in St. Paul, join us for an all-day artists’ market featuring 30+ local makers!

11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free
Art-Train Individual Artist Training

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.

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Free
Register
Creative Change Coalition, Technical Assistance Workshop: Flexible Federal Funding

Details & registration will open in March 2024, stay tuned!

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Free
Coming soon
Work of Art: Grant Writing

Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Register
Art-Train Agency/Organization Training

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.

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Variable Fee
Register
Work of Art: Business Plan Essentials

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.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Register
Art-Train Individual Artist Training

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.

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Free
Register
Creative Change Coalition, Community of Practice

Details & registration will open in March 2024, stay tuned!

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Free
Coming Soon
Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work

Learn tools and techniques to communicate the value of your work to potential customers.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Register