Join us for an inside look at the joys and challenges of building a business with your life partner while balancing creativity and collaboration. Marc and Gaosong Heu, the owners of Marc Heu Patisserie Paris located in St. Paul, MN, will share their experiences of running a successful creative business together. The conversation will be moderated by Anitra Budd, Artist Career Consultant and Instructor at Springboard for the Arts.
This discussion with Ego Ahaiwe Sowinski and Alexandra Nicome will explore existing resources for developing and managing artist archives, highlight practical archiving techniques artists can easily implement in their studios, and examine the role of preservation in career development and legacy planning. Moderated by Anniessa Antar, Artist Career Consultant at Springboard
This panel discussion with attorney Walter G. Lehmann and artist Moira “Miri” Villiard will explore the legal and professional aspects of how public art is commissioned, created and maintained. The discussion will include an overview of the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA), basics of copyright and work-for-hire, and how artists and organizations can draft contracts that ensure fair compensation, proper attribution and a plan for upkeep. Moderated by Cecilia Cornejo, documentary filmmaker and Artist Career Consultant with Springboard for the Arts.
The Minnesota District of the Small Business Administration provides a wide variety of services to small businesses, including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. Anna Schmiel, Outreach & Marketing Specialist for the Minnesota District, will provide a brief overview of SBA services, and answer your questions about starting a small business, and what comes next.
This hands-on session will empower emerging and independent artists with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the music industry. From contracts to creativity, our expert panel — featuring industry pros like MaLLy, Tim Wilson, and legal counsel from Tony Mendoza, and Nyajuok Deng of Fredrikson & Byron — will walk you through strategies that will help you avoid common pitfalls and seize new opportunities.
In this presentation and Q&A session, attorney Sarah Soucie Eyberg will help artists understand and access available support through disability benefits. Participants will learn about the application process, eligibility criteria, and strategies for managing finances, including earned income and grants, while receiving benefits.
Join Katie Kroeck and M from Jackalope Tattoo for a conversation about beginning a career as a tattoo artist. M and Katie will answer your questions about developing your portfolio, finding apprenticeship opportunities, obtaining your tattoo license, and more. Moderated by Dana Sikkila, Artist Career Consultant and Workshop Facilitator, Springboard for the Arts.
Not sure how to protect your creative work, including whether to register a copyright? Confused about IP contract provisions, or whether you need an LLC? Attorneys from Maslon LLP and 3M will present on intellectual property and contract basics, including practical tips for artists, performers, writers and creatives. Presented in partnership with LegalCORPS.