Friday
12
December 2025
Last Minute Gifts
Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103
6:00 – 9:00 CT
6:00 – 9:00 CT
Event
Support local art this holiday season at our market featuring over 25 Minnesota makers!
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Saturday
13
December 2025
Community Supported Art Fair
Mississippi Market, 740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
12:00 – 4:00 CT
12:00 – 4:00 CT
Event, In-person
Join us for the kickoff of Springboard for the Arts’ Community Supported Art (CSA) program at Mississippi Market’s East 7th store. This event is open to all and is a great way to celebrate local art, food, and community.
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Tuesday
16
December 2025
Work of Art: Funding
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring different models for generating value, resources, and revenue.
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Friday
19
December 2025
Creative Community Coffee Club
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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Wednesday
07
January 2026
Work of Art: Marketing – SEMAC
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 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. This workshop is for artists in the region served by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council.
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Saturday
10
January 2026
Artist Statements
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:30 CT
1:00 – 3:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
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.
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Tuesday
13
January 2026
Work of Art: Career Planning
Zoom Meeting
6:00 – 8:30 CT
6:00 – 8:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? Learn how to define your values, identify key choices and develop a plan to achieve your career goals.
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Friday
16
January 2026
Creative Community Coffee Club
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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Saturday
17
January 2026
Springboard on Ice: Winter Whirl
262 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
1:00 – 4:00 CT
1:00 – 4:00 CT
Event, In-person
Kicking off Springboard on Ice 2026, Winter Whirl brings together artists and community neighbors for an afternoon of skating on our mini ice rink, fun, and festivities!
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Saturday
17
January 2026
Work of Art: Portfolio Kit
Zoom Meeting
1:00 – 3:30 CT
1:00 – 3:30 CT
Virtual, Workshop
Focus on the essential elements of your portfolio: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
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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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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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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.
Register
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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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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