Thursday
22
January 2026
Ask Me Anything: Community Journalism
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 7:30 CT
6:00 – 7:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
This panel will explore community journalism in Minnesota, highlighting the work that artists and independent media-makers are doing to document and interpret the stories that shape their communities.
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Saturday
24
January 2026
Springboard on Ice: Open Skate Day
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Event, In-person
Join us for a free Open Skate Day on our pop-up mini ice rink at Springboard in Saint Paul!
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Saturday
24
January 2026
Work of Art: Marketing
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:30 CT
1:00 – 3:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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.
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Saturday
24
January 2026
Work of Art: Grant Writing
Threads Dance Space/Focus Arts, 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1:30 – 4:00 CT
1:30 – 4:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants. Presented in partnership with Threads Dance Project, Red Eye Theater, and FOCI MN Center for Glass Art.
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Saturday
24
January 2026
Winter Rituals: Petal Pursuit, A Winter Scavenger Hunt
Flower Mill, 205 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
11:00 – 3:00 CT
11:00 – 3:00 CT
Event, Fergus Falls, In-person, Workshop
Created by Brittanni Smith, florals in ice will be hidden in secret locations in Fergus Falls, with fun clues to guide your hunt! Get started at The Flower Mill downtown Fergus Falls and return your finished scavenger hunt paper to be entered to win prizes!
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Tuesday
27
January 2026
Photographing Your Artwork
Vickie Benson Resource Lab, Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55103
6:30 – 8:30 CT
6:30 – 8:30 CT
In-person, Workshop
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.
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Wednesday
28
January 2026
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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Saturday
31
January 2026
Springboard on Ice: Open Skate Day
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Event, In-person
Join us for a free Open Skate Day on our pop-up mini ice rink at Springboard in Saint Paul!
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Saturday
31
January 2026
Work of Art: Promotions
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:30 CT
1:00 – 3:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Craft persuasive messaging and create a strategy for how you will get the word out about your work, events, and news. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Saturday
31
January 2026
Winter Rituals: Winter Gear Clothing Swap
Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
1:00 – 2:30 CT
1:00 – 2:30 CT
Event, Fergus Falls, Free, In-person
Swap winter gear and learn to enjoy the season with winter-enthusiast Bee Kakac—there is no bad weather, only inadequate clothing!
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Saturday
31
January 2026
Winter Rituals: Poetry Labyrinth
Kirkbride Park, 1515 North Union Avenue, Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
4:30 – 6:30 CT
4:30 – 6:30 CT
Event, Fergus Falls, Free, In-person, Workshop
In her Poetry Labyrinth, Laurie Walker guides participants through choosing a poem, walking a contemplative labyrinth, pausing to reflect, then gathering indoors with warm drinks.
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Wednesday
04
February 2026
Work of Art: Promotions – SEMAC
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Craft persuasive messaging and create a strategy for how you will get the word out about your work, events, and news. This workshop is for artists in the region served by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council.
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Wednesday
04
February 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
06
February 2026
Building an Artist Website with Squarespace – Saint Paul
Vickie Benson Resource Lab, Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 4:00 CT
1:00 – 4:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
This three-hour session combines a one-hour instructional workshop with a two-hour guided work session to help artists build or refine a professional website using Squarespace.
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Friday
06
February 2026
Building an Artist Website with Squarespace – Fergus Falls
Springboard for the Arts, 201 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
1:00 – 4:00 CT
1:00 – 4:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
This three-hour session combines a one-hour instructional workshop with a two-hour guided work session to help artists build or refine a professional website using Squarespace.
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Saturday
07
February 2026
Springboard on Ice: Open Skate Day
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Event, In-person
Join us for a free Open Skate Day on our pop-up mini ice rink at Springboard in Saint Paul!
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Saturday
07
February 2026
Work of Art: Pricing
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:30 CT
1:00 – 3:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn about 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. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Tuesday
10
February 2026
Work of Art: Time Management
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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.
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Saturday
14
February 2026
Springboard on Ice: Open Skate Day
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Event, In-person
Join us for a free Open Skate Day on our pop-up mini ice rink at Springboard in Saint Paul!
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Saturday
14
February 2026
Work of Art: Recordkeeping
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:30 CT
1:00 – 3:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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.
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Saturday
21
February 2026
Work of Art: Legal Considerations
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:30 CT
1:00 – 3:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Saturday
21
February 2026
DIY Podcasting: How to Record and Edit Your Podcast from Your Laptop
Vickie Benson Resource Lab, Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 4:00 CT
1:00 – 4:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
This in-person, three-hour technical workshop focuses on the practical recording and editing skills needed to produce a clean, professional-sounding podcast.
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Saturday
28
February 2026
Funding Panel
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn about navigating the funding landscape and hear from members of the arts community experienced in both granting organizations and as independent artists. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Wednesday
04
March 2026
Work of Art: Pricing – SEMAC
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn about 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. This workshop is for artists in the region served by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council.
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