Incubator Directory

Springboard’s Incubator is a fiscal sponsorship program that provides sponsorship for arts groups and individual artist projects that do not want (or are not ready) to become tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. In other words, we make it possible for groups to receive tax-deductible grants and donations as they grow. In addition, Incubator artists receive support for their fundraising and marketing efforts, legal referrals, and networking support.

Incubator is designed for arts groups and individual artist projects that have a nonprofit purpose and/or are looking at becoming their own tax exempt nonprofit organization. Sponsored projects must be artist-led, fit with the mission of Springboard for the Arts, and be based in or producing work in Minnesota. Learn more about the Incubator program here.

Check out our current Incubator projects below, or use the filters to your left to find more projects!

Como Pops Ensemble

Music, Saint Paul, MN

Como Pops Ensemble aims to enhance our heritage of good music and cultural excellence.

Bill Simenson Orchestra

Music, Minneapolis, MN

Bill Simenson Orchestra aims to perform and encourage the creation of new music for big band.

Ancia Quartet

Music, Minneapolis, MN

Ancia Quartet aims to perform as a saxophone quartet at local, regional, and national venues.

Ladyslipper Ensemble

Music, Saint Paul, MN

Ladyslipper Ensemble is a chamber music group whose mission is to usher audiences beyond the realm of tradition by bringing rarely heard works to life in intimate settings.

Isles Ensemble

Music, Minneapolis, MN

Isles Ensemble aims to produce chamber music in an intimate and accessible environment.