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. 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 address recovery, rebuilding and ongoing community and economic development. 

Get a hands-on, step-by-step approach to writing a range of statements that best represent your work as an artist. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

A working session for theater artists about creating successful digital work samples, presented by The Playwrights’ Center in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

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.

Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples.

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. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

Wagner Tax Law will cover the rules and issues involved in filing taxes for creative people. The workshop will also include the essentials – tax deductions, recordkeeping, setting up your books, and tax planning – for filing your tax return.

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 address recovery, rebuilding and ongoing community and economic development. 

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. 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.

Learn about email and social media marketing, advertising, SEO and other marketing techniques for your online store. e-Commerce 1 and 2 are not prerequisites, but artists should have an active online store. 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 address recovery, rebuilding and ongoing community and economic development. 

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.

Craft persuasive messaging and create a strategy for how you will get the word out about your work, events, and news.

Learn about user-friendly website organization and design, how to maximize your online presence, and get real-time feedback on an existing website. 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.

Learn about practical and conceptual strategies to translate your art into a mobile tool that can be used to engage community and prompt interaction. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

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.

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.