Tuesday
06
October 2026
Work of Art: Marketing
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 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.
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Wednesday
07
October 2026
Work of Art: Legal Considerations – Southern Minnesota
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business. This workshop is for artists in the regions served by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC), the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), and the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC).
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Wednesday
07
October 2026
Our Stories, Our Strength: Learning from Latino Artists and Creative Business Owners
La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
4:00 – 6:00 CT
4:00 – 6:00 CT
In-person, Workshop
Latino artists and creative business owners will share their personal stories of overcoming challenges, building sustainable careers, and staying connected to their cultural roots while navigating the creative economy. Presented in partnership with City of Minneapolis as a part of Latino Business Week.
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Friday
09
October 2026
Website Study Hall for Artists
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 study hall offers artists dedicated time and space to work independently on websites they have already started, with an emphasis on the Squarespace platform.
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Saturday
10
October 2026
Business Structure Basics for Minnesota Artists
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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. This workshop is presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Saturday
17
October 2026
Work of Art: Business Plan Essentials
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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. This workshop is presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Tuesday
20
October 2026
Work of Art: Grant Writing
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants.
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Friday
23
October 2026
Friday Coffee Club in Fergus Falls
201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, In-person
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in downtown Fergus Falls every 3rd Friday between 10am – 12pm for casual coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
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Friday
23
October 2026
Friday Coffee Club in Saint Paul
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, In-person
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in Saint Paul every 3rd Friday between 10am – 12pm for casual coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
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Saturday
24
October 2026
Work of Art: Recordkeeping
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. This workshop is presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Saturday
31
October 2026
Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright and Trademark for Artists
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:00 CT
1:00 – 3:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover intellectual property for visual and performing artists, focusing on copyright and trademark. This workshop is presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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Thursday
05
November 2026
Health Insurance Considerations for Minnesota Artists
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
MNsure-Certified Navigator Jeff Jurewicz from Health Access MN will walk artists through the basics of securing health insurance in Minnesota during the open enrollment period and beyond. Presented in partnership with Health Access MN and the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council.
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Tuesday
17
November 2026
Work of Art: Time Management
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 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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Wednesday
18
November 2026
Work of Art: Funding – Southern Minnesota
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 CT
6:00 – 8:00 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring different models for generating value, resources, and revenue. This workshop is for artists in the regions served by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC), the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), and the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC).
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Friday
20
November 2026
Friday Coffee Club in Fergus Falls
201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, In-person
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in downtown Fergus Falls every 3rd Friday between 10am – 12pm for casual coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
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Friday
20
November 2026
Friday Coffee Club in Saint Paul
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, In-person
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in Saint Paul every 3rd Friday between 10am – 12pm for casual coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
Learn More
Friday
18
December 2026
Friday Coffee Club in Fergus Falls
201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, In-person
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in downtown Fergus Falls every 3rd Friday between 10am – 12pm for casual coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
Learn More
Friday
18
December 2026
Friday Coffee Club in Saint Paul
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
10:00 – 12:00 CT
10:00 – 12:00 CT
Event, In-person
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in Saint Paul every 3rd Friday between 10am – 12pm for casual coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
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