Resource Centers

Both our offices in Lowertown Saint Paul and Fergus Falls house Resource Centers, offering individual artists and small organizations access to a full array of equipment, tools, and services in an informal, self-directed environment. Stop by to scan some slides, research travel grants, learn to use Drupal, read up on resumes, or print some flyers.

Resource Center Pop-Ups!

We're taking our Resource Center on the road in 2018! From our Lowertown St. Paul office, we are bringing our Resource Center to a neighborhood community center near you.

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Resource Center Tutorials

Sign up for a one-hour, individual tutorial on how to use the Adobe Creative Cloud programs Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom on our Resource Center computers.

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Volunteer

We're looking for volunteers to staff the Resource Center and assist with pop-up events. Learn more by clicking here.

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Andy Sturdevant

Artist Resources Director

Dennis Madamba

Artist Health and Resources Assistant

Dominic Facio

Rural Program Coordinator

Visit our two Resource Centers

LOWERTOWN RESOURCE CENTER

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

The Resource Center is closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, and Christmas. We're also closed the week of July 4th and the week following Christmas (please see our Facebook page for specific closure information).

308 Prince St. #270 (second floor), St. Paul, MN 55101
phone: (651) 789-6289
email: resources@springboardforthearts.org

Please read our Resource Center terms of service here.

Lowertown Mac #1 Workstation

iMac 27-inch (See availability)

Best for scanning smaller images (under 9x12"), slides, negatives and film, using AutoCAD, printing, and editing images.

Adobe Creative Cloud
AutoCAD for Mac
Epson Perfection V700 photo and slide scanner

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Lowertown Mac #2 Workstation

iMac 27-inch (See availability)

Best for scanning large-format images (up to 11x17"), editing images, printing, and converting archival images files.

Adobe Creative Cloud
Epson Expression 100000XL 12x17 scanner
Best Image Convertor XV

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Lowertown Mac #0 Workstation

MacBook Air 13-inch (See availability)
Connected to AOC E970SWN 18.5" monitor

Best for word processing, email, online research, printing and other basic computer functions.

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Software available on all Mac workstations

Microsoft Office 2011
Apple Pages
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Inkscape

Equipment available on all Mac workstations

RICOH Aficio 2051 copier, printer and fax machine
Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer
Apple Magic Trackpad (available upon request)
Logickeyboard Large-Print keyboard (available upon request)
3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive (available upon request)

Lowertown P.C.

HP Notebook 15” laptop

Available upon request for use in the Resource Center. The PC can also be used for printing.

Windows 10
DVD/CD optical drive
Microsoft Office 2014

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Also available

+ Brother 575 fax machine
+ Dahle 552 Professional Rolling Trimmer (20" cut length, 20 sheet capacity)
+ Dymo 10 kg. / 22 lb. digital postal scale
+ Gange Porta-Trace stainless steel light box
+ X-Acto 12x18 self-healing cutting mat
+ Long-arm stapler and heavy duty 3-hole punch
+ Portable Photo Studio / Light Tent Cube Box, 25'' x 30'' x 25" (email to reserve; please provide your own camera)

FERGUS FALLS RESOURCE CENTER

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday, Friday by appt.

201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
phone: (218) 998-4037
email: dominic@springboardforthearts.org

Please read our Resource Center terms of service here.

Fergus Falls Mac Workstation

iMac 21.5-inch

Microsoft Office 2011
Adobe Creative Suite 6
Epson Perfection V700 photo and slide scanner
RICOH Aficio 2051 copier, printer and fax machine

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Also available

Swingline Commercial Heavy Duty Rotary Trimmer (15" cutting surface, 30 sheets per cut)

Available at both locations

Subscription databases

Lynda.com (MELSA library card required)

Art Fair Sourcebook (Minnesota and Wisconsin listings)

Writers' Market

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online

Bridge: Worldwide Music Connection

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Legal Handbook

Staff log-in required to access.

Printing

We offer do-it-yourself printing from any of our workstations, on regular or cardstock, and either 8.5" x 11" and 11" x 17". Check the Resource Center for pricing.

Payment options

Already made copies? Pay here using your a major credit card or your PayPal account. We also accept checks and cash at the Resource Center front window.

Pay for copies

Publications library

We have over forty titles in our library that can be loaned out to users for seven days at no charge. These include how-to manuals, collections of sample contracts, popular professional development titles, and much more. Borrowers can take out one book at a time. You can browse our catalog of print resources on our Goodreads page. There's no charge or application process, but you will be asked to fill out an agreement form. Email our Lowertown or Fergus Falls office for more information.

Resource Centers

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Visit our two Resource Centers

LOWERTOWN RESOURCE CENTER

Software available on all Mac workstations

Equipment available on all Mac workstations

Also available

FERGUS FALLS RESOURCE CENTER

Also available

Available at both locations

Subscription databases

Printing

Publications library

Lowertown

Fergus Falls

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